In tough economic times many consumers are looking for ways to save money. One way that men and women alike are saving money these days is by turning their home into the own personal spa sanctuary. So put on your most comfortable robes, lounge suits or other spa uniforms and get ready to feel good and save money.
When most people think of a traditional facial, they imagine an esthetician in wearing one of their pocket aprons, soft music, a dimly lit room and expensive beauty products. The music and lighting can easily be accomplished in you own living room, and if you're comfortable creating and making your treatment then you can have the spa experience whenever you spa uniform want without ever leaving your house.
Start you home spa experience by coming home and changing out of your work clothes or uniform jackets. You may want to start with a hot bath, perhaps adding some essential oils to the warm water to start you spa experience. While the bathtub is filling up make a cup of peppermint herbal tea, turn on some music, light an aromatherapy candle and take a few deeps breaths.
Rose-water toner is a great way to freshen your skin and bring a little piece of the garden into your home. Pour 2 cups of hot water over one cup of firmly packed rose petals. Cover the tonic until it has completely cooled, then strain the liquid from the rose mixture, cool and refrigerate until you are ready for application. Put your feet up on the couch and relax with a few cucumbers under your eyes and let the rest and relaxation begin.
Coconut oil doubles as a great conditioner, especially for women with unruly hair. For a more intensive treatment leave it in while you sleep. The treatment will make your hair shine and has even been rumored to make hair stronger. In addition to added shine your hair will smell and feel good.
Keep the coconut oil out because you're going to need it for a relaxing egg and honey mask. By combining coconut oil, one and a little bit of honey and then putting the mixture into the freezer until it is cold but not frozen you will have an invigorating facial mask.
Another beauty must is exfoliation. By combining one cup of oatmeal, one cup of brown sugar and one cup of olive oil, you can create your own at-home exfoliating scrub. Stand in the shower with the water off and apply the mixture. When you're finished with the application, shower and rinse for silky smooth skin.