Spa treatments at home can be relaxing and beautify just as if they were done at a salon or expensive spa treatment. Designate a special day free of any distractions, turn off your phone and light a few candles to complete the atmosphere. Next, soak in hot water, do a facial and complete it with a manicure/pedicure.
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Part 1 of 3: Refreshing Bath
Step 1. Prepare hot water in a tub for soaking
Fill the bath tub (tub) with water at the right temperature (warm or hot) according to your taste. While waiting for the water to fill the tub, dim or turn off the lights and light a few candles. More than that, relax yourself by doing the things you enjoy. For example:
- Pour over a glass of wine or make a cup of tea for you to enjoy during your soak. For kids, you can make a glass of hot chocolate, apple juice, fruit punch (a punch is a drink made from a mixture of juice, syrup and soda/soft drink). Or, just provide water.
- Turn on your favorite music.
- Light some incense.
- Prepare a soft fluffy towel or bathrobe.
Step 2. Add bath salts, essential oils and other ingredients to the water
This is a great way to improve the quality of your bath while also giving you the benefits of aromatherapy. You don't need to limit your use of bath salts. You're also free to add foaming soap, bath oil, bath beads, bath bombs (bath bombs - spa products contain acid and soda that explode when put in water), and any other ingredients that can make you feel relaxed.
- If you want, you can add milk and oatmeal to the bath, as they both have moisturizing properties and are great for dry skin.
- Or try adding almond oil, jojoba oil or a spoonful of coconut oil. You'll come out of the tub with baby-soft skin.
Step 3. Try using a skin mask
When doing a spa treatment at a salon, you may be offered the choice between a seaweed mask or a mud mask. It's not easy for beginners to do this treatment at home, but you can easily make your own “mud” mask using cosmetic clay. After applying and leaving the mask on for a few minutes, rinse thoroughly. As a result, your skin will feel fresh and smooth.
- Mix cup cosmetic mud and 2 tablespoons (29.6 ml) water to make a thick paste/dough.
- Rub the paste on your arms, legs and body.
- Let it dry while you drain the water into the tub.
- Rinse and clean in the bath.
Step 4. Massage the sore muscles during your bath
After working hard all the time before the day of the spa treatment, you may feel aches/aches in your back, legs, arms or neck. During a warm bath, take the time to squeeze these muscle areas using your fingers to relax your body.
Step 5. Exfoliate (removal of dead skin cells)
Use a loofah (bath from the fruit of a plant like cucumber) or body scrub for a perfect exfoliation. When you step out of the tub, your skin will feel soft, smooth and healthy.
- Rub in a circular motion and gently to remove dead skin cells.
- If you like it, shave your legs and other body parts after exfoliating.
Step 6. Dry your skin and apply a nourishing lotion
Use a towel to pat your skin dry, then keep it moist by rubbing lotion or cream on your arms, legs, and the rest of your body. After the whole body is covered with lotion, before you get dressed, put on a bathrobe for a while so that the lotion/cream is absorbed by the skin.
Part 2 of 3: Doing Facials
Step 1. Gently exfoliate your face
Wet your face with warm water and use a washcloth / body towel or a special brush for facial treatments to scrub or clean dead skin cells. Be sure to rub the cloth in a gentle, circular motion without pressing, as facial skin is relatively sensitive and can widen or shrivel if you treat it harshly.
Facial scrubs are equally beneficial. Purchase a facial scrub at the store or make your own by mixing the following ingredients: 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) olive oil, 1 tablespoon ground almond or oatmeal, and 1 teaspoon water. Use the mixture as a scrub for your face, then rinse with warm water
Step 2. Perform facial treatment with hot steam
Fill a small saucepan or other container with water and heat until steamy. Use a towel to cover the back of your head, then face the pot so the hot steam hits your face. Steam your face for 2 to 3 minutes to maximize its benefits.
- Make sure that your face is not too close because it will feel very hot. It's best if your face feels very warm, not scorching hot.
- Add to the pleasure of steaming facials by dripping a small amount of essential oil into a saucepan. Lavender oil, tea tree oil, and rose oil have a calming effect.
Step 3. Use a face mask
Using masks is a lot of fun, and it also makes skin as soft as baby's skin. Use a store-bought face mask or mix it up with a certain recipe using ingredients available at home. Use a face mask for 15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Here are some popular mask options:
- For dry skin: Mix 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
- For normal skin: Mix 1 teaspoon of honey and a mashed banana.
- For oily skin: Mix 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of cosmetic mud.
Step 4. Moisturize your face
As a final step, keep the skin moist with a good face cream. You can use a store-bought cream or facial oil, such as jojoba oil, argan oil (oil from the seeds of the Argan tree that grows in Morocco) or almond oil. These different types of oils balance your skin without causing breakouts.
If your skin is very dry, use coconut oil. However, if you tend to have clogged pores, coconut oil may create a rash on your skin
Part 3 of 3: Taking Care of Your Fingernails and Toenails (Manicure/Pedicure)
Step 1. Remove old nail polish
Start by doing a cleaning that is removing the old nail polish on the fingers and toes. If possible, use a nail polish remover that doesn't contain acetone, as acetone tends to dry out your nails.
Step 2. Soak your fingers
Take a bowl of warm water and soak your fingers for five minutes with the entire nail submerged. This will soften the nails and cuticles, making them easier to shape.
Do not put oil or soap in the bowl of warm water. It's better to use plain water so you don't leave any dirt on your fingers when you paint them
Step 3. Trim and file your nails
Use a nail clipper or scissors to cut each fingernail into a crescent shape, rounding the edges. Use a nail file to smooth out any rough areas and even out the shape, so your entire nail looks like it was professionally trimmed.
Step 4. Press the nail cuticle
Use a cuticle pusher or orange stick (a small wooden/metal stick or stick used to treat cuticles) and gently press the cuticles so they are no longer visible. Do it gently, and do not tear or cut the cuticles, because the cuticles are useful to keep your fingers from getting infected.
Step 5. Apply nail polish
Good hand and nail care uses at least three layers: base coat, coloring paint, and top coat. In coloring, some people like to use more than one layer to ensure an even result. If you paint your nails that way, wait for the previous coat of paint to dry completely before applying the next coat. Thus the result will not look messy.
- The best way to get a neat paint finish is to rub the paint in one motion on both sides, then fill in the center.
- If you want to paint a specific design on your nails, do it after you've applied a layer of color, then add some protective paint to protect it as a final step.
Step 6. Soak and exfoliate your feet
Feet are often neglected in daily care, but on the day you have a spa treatment, take the time to take good care of them. Soak your feet in a tub or container filled with warm water. If your feet are dry or callused/rough, use a pumice stone to scrub the rough areas.
Some rough parts require extra handling. Try using a callus remover (callus shaver) or another tool designed to remove dry skin
Step 7. Trim your toenails and then paint them
Trim your toenails with a nail clipper, making sure to cut the edges of the nails in a rounded shape to prevent ingrown toenails. You can beautify your toenails with 3 coats of polish or apply 1 coat of clear polish to protect and repair your toenails.
Warning
- Be careful when using face masks; do not apply it too close to your eyes.
- Read the instructions/warnings on the label of the body scrub you buy. Some body scrubs are not suitable for children.
- Never use peppermint oil. This oil will make you feel cold.
