Have a Relaxing Spa Night at Home with These Easy Steps!
It’s time to relax and unwind…
Sometimes you just need to give yourself some self-care, relaxation and take some time to unwind. Outlined below are a few easy steps to relax and unwind your body for some rest and rejuvenation. Minimal “tools” are needed for this spa night at home.
What You Will Need:
Epsom salts
Lavender essential oil or your favorite oil (optional)
Water
Stretch strap, body roller, pressure point balls (optional)
Your favorite face mask
SPA NIGHT PREVIEW:
STEP 1: TURN YOUR PHONE OFF.
STEP 2: STRETCH OUT AND UNWIND.
Stretching is important to relax and unwind your body. You would be surprised how much we actually need to stretch once you sit down and do it. Afterward, your body will feel much better!
Caroline Jordan Fitness has amazing tutorials on Youtube for stretching out, no equipment needed. Just search “Caroline Jordan" on Youtube. Her stretch videos are my favorite on Youtube so far. After each session, I really feel like I got a GREAT stretch in. The equipment I use, I’ll link at the bottom.
Step 3: Bath/Spa Time
Time to relax in the bath! Turn on your favorite music or podcast and have your drinking water ready. Add Epsom salts into the bath, and a few drops of lavender essential oil. Enjoy!
Step 4: Finish your bath session with a cold shower.
This sounds like a very unrelaxing thing to do, but, there’s a reason why there are hot pools and cold pools for soaking in at Korean and Asian spas. Alternating from hot water to cold water is actually called Contrast Water Therapy (CWT). Studies suggest that CWT helps reduce muscle pain. Whenever I finish my bath with some cold water after hot water, my body feels even more relaxed. Fortunately, I am in good health and it works for me, however, if you have any doubts then just skip this step or check with your doctor. Sources cited at the bottom.
Step 5: Moisturize.
Treat the skin on your body, too! Moisturizing after your bath, while your skin is still damp, helps lock in moisture to your skin. Use your favorite moisturizer, my favorite is a Shea Butter moisturizer.
Step 6: Face Mask
Time to apply your favorite face mask. My favorite is a sulfur-based face mask, however, it depends on your skin type and what works great for your skin.
After this simple, relaxing routine, you will feel relaxed and rejuvenated in no time.
XX,
Laura
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DISCLAIMER:
I am not a doctor, physical therapist, dermatologist, or nutritionist. My blog posts are not meant to give advice but purely to share my own experience and to entertain. I do my own research and ask my doctor before starting any wellness routine, and recommend that everyone does the same. I cite references taken from my own online research and post them to routines that I choose to move forward with. What I use may not work for you. We all have unique health conditions and concerns. Always do your own additional research.