Tired and exhausted from work or school? Here we show you how you can experience SPA treatment without going to the SPA. These are DIY spa makeover projects that can surely pamper you from head to toes without the need to spend much of your fortune.
DIY Facial and Body Spa Recipes
Cucumber provides our skin some cooling effect that also soothes, hydrates, and softens the skin. You'll be amazed how it can give you that natural glow. Try this one now!
Cucumber Mask Recipe
The basic mask: Grab some cucumber from the fridge, peel, take out the seeds, grate, or mash it up. You may cut them into pieces or plop them into the blender for a smoother texture. This makes a cool paste that's perfect for your face. Apply it into your face using your fingertips gently and on a circular motion. Let it stay for 30 minutes. Then, rinse and pat with a clean towel. You may now apply your fave moisturizer to seal your skin in.
Other options: You may also add some aloe vera gel, or squeeze some lemon juice with banana and honey, or throw in some oatmeal with yogurt and honey, or a sprinkle some almond butter to the basic mask. Any of these should turn your paste in a delightful spa recipe.
Lemon or Apple Salt with Olive Oil Body Scrub and Organic Facial Gray Clays
Squeeze some lemon or apple juice into Epsom (coarse) salt, put in good amount of olive oil, and sprinkle some chopped herbs like lavender, rosemary, or thyme for an invigorating and relaxing scent. This incredible spa recipe shall give you a rehydrated, smooth, and fresh feeling all day long. Say goodbye to blemishes!
Organic Homemade Facial Clay
Clays are good antiseptic, perfect to nourish and exfoliate. Gray clay has good amounts of sea minerals that are ideal for those who have sagging, rough, and dehyrated skin. Snatch some 30g of black or gray clay, mix it with almond oil, one egg yolk, drops of your preferred essential oils and oil solutions of vitamins A and E. See your skin unleash its natural beauty!
Calming Lavender, Sugar or Salt and Oil Scrub - Great for Dry and Rough Skin
Prepare some coarse salt or brown sugar, and ample drops of extra virgin olive oil. Mix the duo, grasp some lavender, adjust the proportions, and apply to clean face. Gently scrub unto face in circular motion (except the eye area). Rinse off and pat dry the face. This will give you a supple and moisturized skin. This organic and fresh facial scrub is best done at nighttime so as to keep your skin highly moisturized.
Practical Tip: It's cheaper to buy essential oils than make your own set. So, just grab some from your fave shop and you'll save lots of time, money, and effort!
Essential oils and their refreshing or calming blends empower and transform each spa session into a magical experience. These naturally aromatic plant extracts enliven your senses and energize life. So, gently rub some unto your skin at least once or twice a week to rejuvenate.
Rinse your face with organic soaps.
All-natural soaps work best in all skin types. These organic blocks cleanse and rejuvenate your skin in no time - giving you lots of skin benefits. The fresh scents and aroma are perfect for that calming and soothing effect!
Perfect for a Spa Slumber Party with the 'gals'.
Pampering sessions like this can be a great way to bond with loved ones and friends. Invite them over to your place, beautify, relax, and have some exciting chitchats.
See, rewarding yourself can be as easy as 1-2-3. Why do you need to go to pricey and luxurious spa salons and skin clinic centers if you can induge in all these spa makeovers in your own homes? These DIY spa projects are sure hit, perfect for this season!
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