Five Ways to Create a Spa-Like Experience at Home
Indulging in a spa day is the ultimate self-care. Not all of us can get away for a spa weekend, but that isn’t an excuse to skip on our self-care routine. With the right essentials, you can recreate the feeling of a spa experience right in your home. It’s an easy way to level up your wellness routine and incorporate moments of self-care into your daily life. Going to the spa is a relaxing experience where you allow yourself to switch off and treat yourself to little luxuries. There are five easy ways that you can bring the spa experience into your home.
What is a spa treatment without a fluffy robe? Slipping out of your everyday clothes and into a fluffy robe is like being given a hug by your favorite person. You want to avoid settling in for your at-home spa treatments in your PJs or activewear.
Creating a spa-like experience is all about incorporating luxuries that you don’t usually enjoy every day. You don’t have to break the bank with a fluffy robe, but it’s the perfect investment piece.
2. Incorporate aromatherapy
Creating your at-home spa is all about the atmosphere. You want to find a space in your apartment or home that you feel like you can relax and disconnect. Choose your favorite scented candle and light it just as you’re getting ready to set up your skin treatments. It’s best to choose a relaxing scent that isn't too overwhelming.
If you’re concerned about fire hazards, you can swap out the candle for a diffuser to recreate your spa atmosphere.
3. Find relaxing music and white noise
You might be tempted to binge-watch an episode of your favourite Netflix show or stick on a random Spotify playlist. When was the last time that you went into a spa that was playing pop music?
You want to close your eyes and imagine that you’re relaxing in your favorite spa – a world away from your home and the stresses of everyday life. White noise can help you create an authentic spa experience and put you at ease to relax and unwind. If you decide to choose music, stick with instrumental pieces or classical music that could virtually lull you to sleep.
4. Nourish your skin
The focus of your at-home spa is to nourish your skin. Your skin goes through a lot every day – between UV radiation and free radical damage. Part of your self-care routine is caring and learning to love the skin you’re in. Alongside your everyday skincare routine, sheet masks are an easy and affordable treatment for use at home. You can choose a mask to address specific skin concerns, like vitamin C to brighten your complexion.
5. Disconnect from the outside world
If you were going to an actual spa, they would ask you to leave your phone and other devices in a locker or your hotel room. You want to apply the same rules to your at-home spa. Turn your phone and other devices on airplane mode and allow yourself to disconnect from the world. Taking a moment away from your notifications and the stress of emails and deadlines can help you reconnect with yourself.
Practicing self-care through your own at-home spa experience can help you recharge your batteries and unwind from the stresses of everyday life.
