Visiting a spa is one of the oldest forms of self-care out there. Facials, full-body massages, and mud baths, what else’s could you hope for?
But spas can get pretty pricey, pretty quickly.
Instead, taking the DIY route can be cheaper and you may even enjoy it more. Having the feel of a luxury spa in the comfort of your home.
So for your next at-home spa day, here are all the essentials you could possibly need.
Fluffy White Robe
Can you even think of a spa and not see a fluffy white robe? Emulate the experience you get from a spa right in your own home by wrapping yourself in this warm comfy robe.
Jade Roller or Gua Sha
When stored in the fridge, the cooling stone (when stored in a skincare fridge) of a gua sha or jade roller can reduce the appearance of puffiness and help you relax and unwind.
You can use it to massage your face and stimulate lymphatic drainage.
Bath Bombs or Shower Bombs
Whether you want one because of its relaxing scent or because you think they are pretty. Bath/Shower bombs are great for transforming any bathtime routine into a luxury experience. Indulge your senses whenever you take a bath or shower.
Bath Salts
Accompanied with a bath bomb, a handful of these bath salts will work wonders in transforming your bath into a luxury experience.
Not to mention, the soothing effects on sore muscles and relax your mind.
Body Scrubs
Body scrubs are great for removing dirt and dead skin cells from your body. They can cleanse your skin and give you a healthy glow. Not to mention, you’ll be left smelling wonderful.
Dry Brush
Dry brushing works by exfoliating the skin. It is a body massage you give yourself with a stiff bristled brush with nothing on it.
It can help remove dry, flaky skin from your body.
Face Masks
You cant have an at-home self-care spa day without a face mask. Whether it’s a Tumeric sheet mask, activated charcoal mud mask, or a brightening face mask.
Face masks include ingredients that can hydrate your skin and give you a healthy, youthful glow.
Facial Steamer
Your face gets polluted with dirt dust and makeup every day and steaming your face is a great way to leam off the grime and open up your pores.
Using a facial steamer designed to work with essential oils for a spa-like facial at home.
Use a mix of lavender and tea tree oil for acne-prone skin or lavender and rosehip for dry skin.
Candles
Lighting your favorite candle will add a calming effect to your at-home spa day. I like to use lavender-scented candles for a soothing effect or eucalyptus after I have had a long hard day.
Lighting the right scent can transform you into anywhere you want to be.
Lip Scrub
Lip scrubs are by far the easiest scrubs to do. They help exfoliate chapped lips and will leave them feeling plump and hydrated.
Aromatherapy Body Lotion
Aromatherapy lotion has become part of my daily self-care routine. They are ultra creamy, fast absorbing with nourishing vitamins, and are formulated to give your skin long-lasting moisture.
Essential Oils
No matter what the occasion, you’ll always need essential oils for any self-care day. Here is a list of essential oils for all your needs:
–Lavender: Calming, reduces anxiety, and promotes better sleep and relaxation.
–Eucalyptus: Soothing and relaxing.
–Chamomile: Calming scent that can aid in sleep.
–Orange: Mood-boosting and energizing, perfect for meditation.
–Lemongrass: Soothing, uplifting, and anxiety-reducing.
Incense
Sandalwood incense is often burned to create a comforting and peaceful environment to help with uplifting your mood.
Diffuser
Paired with your favorite essential oils, a diffuser can help indulge your senses and take you to a great place of relaxation.
Comfy Slippers
Paired with your fluffy white robe, slippers will leave you feeling warm and snuggled up.
Hair Mask
Hair masks can help moisturize and nourish your hair. They’re especially beneficial for dry, damaged, or frizzy hair.
Some hair masks may improve the health of your scalp and boost hair strength of dry brittle hair.
Foot Spa
Foot baths are affordable and compact, but can work wonders on tired and sore feet. Accompanied by bath salts and warm water, you can create your own at-home salon and have yourself a luxury experience.
Bath Caddy
Designed to rest across your tub and give you space for everything you could possibly need or want on hand (your candles, a book, a tablet, and yes, even a glass of wine), a bath caddy is exactly what you need to soak your cares away.
Jacuzzi Mat
There are a few things, that we have mentioned, you can do to make your warm bubble bath even more relaxing! Take your spa experience to another level by adding a jacuzzi mat to your bathtub to transform it into a jacuzzi.
Hi so can you do less expensive stuff and more stuff that people would have lying around at home thanks!
Hi Leah, I can definitely do that, make sure to sign up to my email list to be notified when I publish it.