Your Guide to Creating an All Natural Day Spa
Hey there busy Mama, how about a spa day? I saw you roll your eyes, but before you blow me off – let me tell you that it won’t cost you a fortune. In fact, you probably already have nearly all of your spa treatments…in your kitchen! Yep, this is an all-natural spa baby 😉 For real, is it safe to say that you can budget and schedule to the moon and back? I thought so. Let’s add a little pampering to the spreadsheet shall we? After an afternoon of at-home, all natural rejuvenation, you’ll feel like a new woman. Oh, and you’ll be super soft and radiant too!
To begin, schedule some well deserved ‘me-time’. Book your hubby, your parents, or Curly Sue next door to take care of the kiddos and get them out of the house. Next, gather all necessary spa day ingredients. Here’s a list of what you’ll need, so if you’re missing anything make sure to pick it up on your grocery run.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- 1 orange
- baking soda
- plain Greek yogurt (personal size cup)
- honey
- ginger root (small)
- 1 can of full-fat coconut milk
- rolled oats (gluten-free, if you have allergies)
- virgin coconut oil (small jar, available at health food stores or organic section in superstores)
- mint tea (loose leaf or tea bags)
- tealight candles
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So, now you have everything you need and you’ve transformed your home into a peaceful oasis. Well, nearly. Start by preparing your spa water and mint toner in advance, so that it has time to refrigerate. Next, set the scene. Zone off your bathroom and choice lounge room. Light tealight candles, place them all around and turn down the lights. Put on some calming music, have fresh towels handy, as well as a stack of magazines if you’re up to reading. Otherwise, feel free to close your eyes and drift off during your treatments. Grab your robe and your slippers, it’s Spa Day darling!
YOUR SPA PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Alpha Hydroxy Orange Exfoliation Treatment: the fruit acid in this gentle exfoliator will renew your skin, fade spots and remove blackheads – giving a fresh, revitalized glow.
- Greek Yogurt and Honey Mask: a yogurt based mask helps to cleanse and moisturize your skin, leaving is soft and supple.
- Lemon Ginger Spa Water: enjoy a refreshing beverage during your spa treatments. Spa water hydrates and moisturizes your skin from within.
- Oatmeal Coconut Milk Bath: treat your senses to a sumptuous bath that soothes and heals.
- Full Body Moisture Restoring Treatment: pure virgin coconut oil locks in moisture and repairs rough, dull, dry patches. After application, your skin is radiant and restored.
- Mint Toner: to refresh your face after a warm bath and close your open pores, a gentle mint toner is just the thing.
Follow the recipes below, take your time, relax and enjoy your day at the spa, just remember – you deserve it! xo
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*Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic. Take all necessary precautions with the preperation and application of these homemade beauty treatments. Avoid contact with eyes. The responsibility lies with the reader. If you have sensitive skin, please patch test on your arm before applying all over your body.
Emily Smith is the Editor of The Best of This Life who has been writing in the lifestyle niche and creating delicious recipes for over 10 years. Her work has been featured on BRIT + CO, Today's Parent, Chatelaine, Huffington Post, The Pioneer Woman, and Food Bloggers of Canada. She writes about family, food, entertaining, home decor, wellness, travel and a litany of other topics. She loves sharing her three core values - love life, live well, share the beauty - and encourages her readers to enjoy the best of their lives every day. She lives in Ottawa with her loving husband, two darling children, and dreams of one day owning a puppy.
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wow, emily what a GREAT post! This must have taken you forever to write, but it’s well worth it becuase I can’t wait to try these out. As a former Estethitician, I think this is GREAT. Thanks!
Oh, thanks so much Meghan, that’s really sweet – and means a lot coming from a trained Estethitician 🙂 Hope you will enjoy the beauty treatments as much as I do!
What a wonderful idea! I’ve always been tempted to try ‘at home’ beauty remedies, but not sure what to do. Thanks for all of these great recipes.
I’ve got my shopping list and today I’m off to get all the ingredients in preparation for a lovely spa day this Saturday! Thanks Emily it made it all so easy to do!!!!
I Love your blog and cannot wait to have a spa day….I also wanted to say that I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award.
http://momwithanagenda.blogspot.com/2012/08/versatile-blogger.html
Nelly
Home beauty rocks my socks, this sounds awesome 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Ooooh I’m going to try the orange alphahydroxy mask!!! xx
I love this! The mint toner is something i could use right now, after all those sleepless nights. Gorgeous, Emily! xoxo
Thank you Elaina 🙂 I hope you try these recipes and see how easy they are to do yourself!
My pleasure Nicole, I’m glad to read that you’ll be making a Spa Day for yourself 🙂
Hi Nelly, thank you so much, I’m really honored that you nominated me! Thanks for coming by today and I hope that you get your Spa Day soon!!
I love the alpha hydroxy exfoliator!! Rub gently and rinse off (don’t leave on too long, because it is acidic) with cool water – it’s so refreshing and really evens the skin tone 🙂
Thank you Anna! The mint toner is one of my faves and it’s so easy to make 🙂 Enjoy!
Great post! Your pictures are amazing! As a bust mother and working professional, I almost never get a chance to go to the spa…great idea!
Thank you Hope, that is so sweet. I think a lot of mama’s feel like the same about the illusive spa day … that’s why I think it’s important to create an environment once in a while at home to beautify and relax!
Great post! Thanks for sharing this.
You’re welcome, glad you enjoyed it 🙂