Life can sometimes feel a little overwhelming and sprinkling a little self-love into your day might help ease it up. What better way to do that than by turning your home into a haven of tranquility? With a few simple steps and some easy-to-find ingredients, you can create a luxurious spa experience whether you are a self-care guru or a newbie. Unwind, rejuvenate, and pamper yourself, while creating moments of relaxation and positive energy with our tips for a DIY spa day at home.

How To: DIY Spa Day at Home

1. Create the ambiance

Start by decluttering and tidying up your home to open up your space. Create soft lighting using candles or dimmable lights. It would be a bonus if you could get candles infused with calming scents such as lavender, bergamot, or jasmine. Curate a playlist that resonates with your taste. It could be low-fi beats, sounds of nature, acoustic melodies, a podcast, or a mix from your favorite influencer. Level up the coziness with plush textured towels and drape your space with a cozy weighted blanket for an extra dose of hygge.

2. Steamy facials and DIY body lovin’

Kickstart your pampering session with a facial steam to open up your pores. You can do this by simply boiling water adding a few drops of your favorite essential oils and relishing in the steamy goodness for about 10 minutes. Next, treat your body to a DIY scrub made from sugar, coconut oil, and an essential oil like peppermint, citrus, or grapefruit to feel refreshed and energized. Rinse off in the shower for skin that is irresistibly smooth and beautifully rejuvenated.

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3. Hydrating face treatment and eye euphoria

Give your face a chic boost of hydration with a mask made from mashed avocados, plain yogurt, olive oil, and honey. Smooth it on and kick back for 20 minutes. Wash off and reveal skin that is just radiance in a jar. Don’t forget to show your peppers some TLC with chilled teabags or cucumbers to reduce puffiness.

4. Aromatherapy soak

Frequent hot baths, supported by research, have multiple benefits like; easing stress, promoting muscle relaxation, lowering heart attack risk, reducing blood pressure, and alleviating pain. Upgrade your DIY spa day at home by taking your bath to the next level with a touch of luxury. Fill your tub with warm water, and elevate the experience by adding bath salts, essential oils, and bath bombs infused with calming scents like ylang-ylang or the OG lavender. Pat yourself dry and lather on your moisturizing lotion.

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5. Mani and Pedi

Start by soaking your feet and hands in soapy warm water followed by a scrub to get rid of dead skin. I discovered a simple trick for creating a moisturizing hand scrub: grind dry oats into a powder and combine with coconut oil and a bit of warm water to make a paste. Trim, shape your nails, tend to your cuticles, and treat yourself to a hydrating mask. Since we are being a little extra on this DIY spa day at home, feel free to experiment with a new nail polish hue or fashionable designs. Complete with a glossy or matte top coat. There you have it, salon-worthy nails!

Stay refreshed during your spa day with sips of herbal tea or infused water and snack on fruits for inner nourishment. All done? You have officially graduated from the DIY spa day at home school of self-love (we will send you your diploma written in bath salts and bubbles later). Take a moment to appreciate your new glow-up, both inside and out. Remember self-care is not a luxury it’s a necessity.

How do you add your unique flair to turning an ordinary day into a spa-worthy escape? Share in the comments.