Home Spa Day DIY

Have you ever thought of an at-home spa? You don’t need to break the bank to pamper yourself, in fact, you don’t even need to leave the house. Use these simple recipes to concoct a quick, easy and inexpensive home spa day experience. All you need are some fresh, natural ingredients to bring out a fresh, natural you.

The Land of Milk & Honey

For this home spa idea you’re going to have to break out your blender and make yourself a rejuvenating and moisturizing facial mask. Combine a ¼ cup of cold cream, 3 tablespoons of yogurt, a teaspoon of honey and aloe vera gel with half an avocado. Blend until smooth, Use a foundation brush (or clean hands) to apply the mask to your face. Let it dry for 15-20 minutes and then rinse. Presto! You’re face is refreshed and hydrated, This mask is especially useful in colder climates when skin tends to dry-out.

Scrub, Scrub, Scrub!

The scrub is one of the most crucial elements to the at-home spa.The eccumenical nature of apples has firmly established them as one of the most popular fruits, and they’re not only for eating. Among the many nutritional benefits of apples is malic acid, an exfoliating enzyme that comes in handy in removing dead skin and dirt. Utilize your apples to demolish dead skin and polish your bod! Mix 2 tablespoons of brown sugar together with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of pureed fresh apple or unsweetened apple sauce and ⅛ teaspoon of cinnamon. Stir well and then apply the mixture in the bath or shower. Scrub in a circular motion using a washcloth or loofah sponge. Really focus on rougher areas like elbows, heels and knees. If you want to use the scrub on your face, leave out the white sugar and stick with brown. Brown sugar will dissolve gently and is a better choice for your delicate facial skin.

The Eyes Have It

Check out this quick and easy fix for stressed out eyes: Steep 2 bags of green tea and let it chill. Slice half a cucumber and soak the slices in the steeped tea for at least 1 hour. Place a slice on each eye for 10 minutes.So what’s the deal with green tea? Caffeine shrinks the blood vessels just under your skin, which will reduce swelling and puffiness under the eyes. The constricted blood vessels also help to eliminate the dark circles. Take these do it yourself ideas and treat yourself to an enjoyable at-home spa day!