DIY Spa Skin Treatments You Can Do At Home

Who doesn't dream of a relaxing and refreshing spa day? Leaving all the worries behind and immersing ourselves in a day of leisure and pleasure is an absolute need in today's busy lives. But not all of us can afford the costly spa treatments provided by well-known spas. Moreover, the waitlisted appointments are of no help when we decide on having an instant spa day. For all such reasons and many more, it is best to create our own spa treatments at home. Yes! You heard it right. All you need is few ingredients to use in home spa recipes and you are good to go. Let's take a look at some of the spa skin treatments you can do at the convenience of your home.

1. Exfoliate With Homemade Sugar Scrub

Exfoliation is an important part of all facials and skin treatments. Removal of dead old skin cells is important to make the skin look soft, smooth and radiant. Now you can make a homemade scrub using simple ingredients like sugar, raw oatmeal, and olive oil. Mix these ingredients in equal proportions and apply on the face. Use either your hand or a brush and give circular motion strokes slowly. This can also be used as a lip scrub. Enjoy the process and follow it up with a shower. Get gentle and smooth skin in no time!

2. Lighten Dark Skin Areas With Lemon

Most women face the problem of dark spots, be it on armpits, elbows or knees. Now it's time to say goodbye to this problem with a simple home treatment. Take a freshly cut lemon and rub on the affected areas. The acid in the lemon works on the skin and lightens any dark spots. It also helps to soften the rough areas on the skin.

3. Tone Your Skin With Homemade Rose Water

Preparing rose water toner is the simplest work when it comes to a home spa treatment. All you need is rose petals and boiling water. Mix them and pack them well with a lid. Once cooled, squeeze the liquid out of the rose petals and refrigerate the rose water in a clean container. You can make use of this rose water for skin toning purpose as it soothes the skin and provides great relaxation.

4. Eye De-Puffing With Cucumber & Tea Bags

Most of us spend long days in front of computer and television which leads to red and puffy eyes. You can now overcome this problem by placing thinly sliced cucumber on eyes for 10-15 minutes. If the cucumber is not available, you can try placing damp tea bags on your eyes which help to reduce the puffiness. Have a good night sleep and wake up to big, bright and beautiful eyes the next day.

5. Delicious & Natural Chocolate Facial Mask

We all love chocolate. It is sinful but delicious. The same yummy chocolate can be used for skin pampering too. It makes the skin soft, silky, smooth and moisturized. The antioxidants present in chocolate help in balancing the cell damage caused by stress. The preparation of chocolate facial mask is simple. Mix half cup cocoa, 4 tablespoons heavy cream, 2 tablespoons cottage cheese, half cup honey and 3 teaspoons oatmeal powder till it achieves a smooth consistency. Apply in on the face and relax for 20 minutes. Wash with warm water and pave the way for gorgeous glowing skin.

6. Warm Shower With Relaxing Oils

After a long tiring day, a warm and relaxing shower is all we need. Turn on your shower and run the hot water for 10-15 minutes. Take a warm towel and spray any de-stressing relaxing oil like lavender, vanilla, jasmine or rosemary. Wipe your face and body with the towel and experience the aroma of the de-stressing oils and relax in the bathtub for a while. If you wish for a bathroom makeover to enjoy your beauty treatments at home even more, you can find some inspiration here. This is the best thing to do before going to bed as it relieves you of all the pressure and sinuses giving you a good night sleep.

7. Body Scrub For Soft Skin

Often we exfoliate the facial skin using scrubs and it's time to do the same for our body too. Prepare a body scrub using one cup of coarsely ground coffee, one-fourth cup of sea salt and 2 tablespoons of your favorite relaxing oil. Mix all these ingredients and scrub your skin just before the shower. Take a hot shower, wipe with a towel and apply body lotion. It is as good as it gets!

8. Body Massage With Vitamin E Oil

As important it is to take care of the facial skin, it is equally important to take care of the body skin. Massaging the whole body with vitamin E oil once in a week helps get rid of the dead skin cells and rejuvenates the skin. You can even add granulated white sugar along with the oil and massage it in circular motions all over the body. Vitamin E oil helps in nourishing the skin and in no time you are left with shiny and silky skin.

9. Hair Conditioning With Coconut Oil

This is an age old beauty secret which holds good till date. Coconut oil provides shine and helps in hair growth. It's been in use as a hair oil since long and the results are remarkable. Apply coconut oil to the hair, give a 5-minute massage and leave it overnight. If you are in a hurry, just apply the oil and cover it with a heat cap for an hour. The oil penetrates into the hair and acts as a hair conditioner making it strong and shiny.

10. Hand & Leg Wrap For Smooth Skin

Chapped hands and dry legs are a problem not only in winter but also in summer. The solution to this problem is to use a hand and leg wrap for 30 minutes at least twice a week. All you need is half cup olive oil, half cup sugar, and one-fourth cup honey. Make a paste, apply it to your hands and legs and wrap it with a plastic cover. Let it stay for 30 minutes and rinse with warm water. Repeat this process regularly to get younger looking, delicate hands and legs.

No more waiting and no more spending. Try these simple homemade spa recipes and create your own home spa.

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