Having a spa day at home has become one of my non-negotiable rituals. With all the stress of every day life, it’s essential to getting this alone time to pamper ourselves, focus on our beauty and treat ourselves to self-love. Caring for ourselves is so important, and doing it at home cuts costs and allows you to stay relaxed in your own environment.
I like to take a bath to start my spa-day just right. Here’s my weekly ritual:
Fill your tub with water at just the right temperature, whether you like it piping hot or just this side of warm. While the tub is filling, dim the lights and light some candles. You can help yourself relax even further by doing a few of your favorite things. For example,
- Pour yourself a glass of wine or make a cup of tea to enjoy while you soak. You should also pour yourself plenty of water!
- Bring a book in there with you to enjoy.
- Put on your favorite music or meditation track.
- Light some incense, candles and add some flower petals to the bathwater.
- Set out a fluffy towel or comfortable bathrobe for after!
Prep:
- First, make yourself a cup of tea while the bath is filling up. My newest favorite is Daily Balance loose leaf Wellness Tea, It contains Guayusa and Green Tea which both provide heavy dose of antioxidants and energy, as well as Nettle, Schisandra and Hibiscus to help cleanse, support, and balance the body, skin and mind.
- I add some salts via Pursoma Minerals De Mer’s Digital Detox Bath before I get in, and allow 10-15 minutes for the elements to absorb into the water. The minerals and salts aids in environmental detoxification and the reduction of muscle tension from stress or a tough workout. Sea salt helps to stimulates circulation and blood flow, relieving stiff joints, muscle cramps and opening the body’s cells to deep cleansing. Even cooler? Through ionic exchange, living clay can help to extract toxins out of the body and aids in cellular revitalization and healing. Prepare for a deep body re-boot!.
- Throughout my bath I sip on a Kushmi Detox Tea, with green tea and lemongrass. Detox is perfect for enjoying a moment of wellness. The blend of Maté and Green Tea makes it the ideal beverage to enjoy throughout the day, too!
Begin With:
Your Face:
- I don’t get in the bath without first applying a face mask and letting it set. My newest, most favorite jam is the MV Organic Skincare Signature Mineral Mask Set, which is great by itself or mixed with some activated charcoal and sea salt for more troubled skin. I LOVE that this comes with it’s own bowl and fan brush, making it super easy to use, clean and re-use. Probably a huge reason it’s climbed to #1 in my heart so fast. 🙂 Rich in Silica, Zinc and Magnesium, this mask is softening, strengthening and gently exfoliating therefore increasing the efficacy of all your other treatment products.
- To wash off my mask and gently cleanse my face, I always reach for my Pai Camellia and Rose gentle hydrating cleanser. If you’re an OG reader, you know that Pai was one of the first brands I ever switched to – and reviewed on The Organic Life. It’s still one of my very favorite brands and the cleanser is one of my favorite products. Bursting with Omega 3 & Vitamins A, B & E, it replenishes the skin’s moisture barrier, leaving it soft and supple. The exfoliating muslin cloth lifts away dead skin cells to leave a smooth, even complexion. Suitable for all skin types – even sensitive!
- Speaking of OG products, OLO is one of my very favorites from day 1! I love to use my One Love Organics Cleansing Sponge to distribute the Pai cleanser as well as gently exfoliate my skin. It’s heart shaped (soooo cute!!) and packed with Konjac Plant Fiber, prized for its ability to detoxify pores and smooth skin while buffing away dirt and makeup. Soft – yet exfoliating!
Your Body:
- I always begin by exfoliating with a body scrub in the tub. I’ve sworn off microbeads, so I’m totally obsessed with the Odacité Invigorating Jasmine Mimosa Body Scrub!! Not only does it get me squeaky clean, it’s completely safe for you, with organic ingredients to boot! Walnut shell powder lifts away dirt and grime, coconut rejuvenates and refreshes. Jasmine, Ylang Ylang and Rose Flower oils envelope the senses, as well as deliver powerful healing benefits to the skin. Use on your whole body for a deep clean. Makes a great cellulite fighter!
- After I exfoliate, I use the Pure Provence Lavender Soap on my whole body to cleanse. This organic, long-lasting, triple-milled, pure vegetable soap is enriched with shea butter and palm oil to nourish and moisturize. After a scrub, skin is left feeling soft, cleansed and silky smooth. No sulfates, nasties or toxins to worry about!
Top Yourself Off:
- After I get out of the bath and wrap myself in a towel, I moisturize with the Osmia Organics Sunset Body Oil. This intoxicating blend of organic Vanilla and Jasmine Extracts combine for a warm scent that lasts all day on your skin. The quiet spice of Coriander, and the lift of Italian Bergamot make this oil anything but plain Vanilla. It is distinctly possible that you will want to lick your arm while wearing this oil – you’ve been warned.
- I make sure to use a light layer of Waxelene to make sure it sinks in – and stays on! The waterproof barrier is aerated, which means it won’t clog pores.
Save yourself some dough and grab the whole beauty box set! You get approximately 10-15 baths and days out of this set, which brings your perfect at home spa to under $13 per day! Wow – you scored!
