Home Spa Treatments PART 2
Part 2, continued from Part 1
After your bath let your skin rest for about 20 minutes. You will need some wet towels to wipe off your home spa treatments, so place a damp towel in the microwave for 60 seconds just before use.
When choosing home spa treatments look for products containing aromatherapy oils, such as ylang ylang, mint, chamomile and of course lavender. When looking for exfoliating scrubs and creams go for those that use minerals and sea salt.
Facials
Your home spa treatments will usually start with a facial. Start by cleaning your face with a cleanser, followed by an alcohol-free toner. To really get the grim out of your skin use an exfoliate. There are some great 2-step exfoliate scrubs and cream combo’s out there, that will give you a professional standard glow- though they can be a bit pricey.
Next comes the facemask. Find one that suits your skin, put it on then cover your eyes with cucumbers or chamomile tea bags which have been soaked in water and squeezed first (this is another reason you want everyone out of the house…so no one is there to take photos!)
Finally apply moisturizer. Use a face spray afterwards and mist your face to keep it feeling fresh.
Hair Treatment
Use some scalp-stimulating peppermint oil, and rub it into your roots using your finger tips. Start at the top and work your way to the base of your skull, massage your temples and ear lobes as you go to help you relax. Wash your hair and put on a hair mask (most shampoo companies have them), slip on a shower cap and wrap your hair up in a hot towel- I told you, you wouldn’t want anyone at home!
