‘Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood’. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Our environment can play havoc with our complexion no matter what the season. Now with most of us staying indoors, a lack of fresh spring air, not drinking enough water and probably one too many glasses of wine can make our skin easily feel dull and dehydrated.
In this new reality, many of us have seen our daily routines turned upside down. Yet it is these same habits that keep us grounded, healthy and compassionate towards each other. We all need routines to help us relax and find meaning after a long, tiring day. Working from home gives a lot of us some extra time during the day and instead of sleeping in or working longer hours, use it to do something that you have always wanted to do.
I’ve always wanted to build my beauty routine and have a bit more time for an occasional home SPA. With my busy work schedule I rarely ever have time for a bath, but I’ve been trying to soak at least once a week now when I’m at home 24/7. Take advantage of staying at home to take care of yourself, to empower your skin and to decide what changes you want to see in your life.
I’ve pulled together some fabulous tricks to help you make your new staying in a bit more fabulous. You’ll feel like you’ve had a Utopia Spa day in no-time!
SET THE SCENE
Prepare a steaming hot bath that you deserve! Add a bath bomb or some bath salts or maybe some aromatic bath oils, whatever your preference is. Make sure the space you are in is warm and switch off any digital distractions. Some background SPA music is always welcome and will help you tune out of the outside and tune in to you.
Add another dimension to your home SPA practice by bringing in fragrance, a candle or a diffuser. Simply breathe in, and let the soothing notes guide you gently to relaxation.
MY FAVOURITE PRODUCTS:
💋 ESPA Indulgent Encounter Bath Oil Collection
💋 The Ritual of Jing Magnesium Bath Crystals
💋 The Ritual of Holi Fizzing Bath Bomb
💋 Rituals Green Cardamom Fragrance Sticks
💋 The White Company Spa Escape Diffuser
💋 The White Company Spa Escape Candle
Laying in a hot bath has been shown to help relieve muscle tension, improve blood circulation and give you a better night’s rest. I personally find it calming and soothing for my mental health.
CLEANSE YOUR SKIN
Apply your favourite cleanser with fingers in small circular motions, working from the neck up, and remove with your face cloth. For a professional SPA touch, I recommend you run the cloth under warm water before removing the cleanser to create a ‘hot cloth cleanse’ effect.
MY FAVOURITE PRODUCTS
💋 Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm – removes make up and impurities without stripping or drying the skin. Remove with a warm cleansing cloth.
💋 Pevonia Face Care
HYDRATE & RESTORE
My favourite part, splash a mask on and feed your thirsty skin! For a professional touch, apply the mask with a brush – yes really! Paint your face with the mask from the neck and decollete upwards – bliss!
PS – some masks you can leave on overnight too for a real drench treatment.
MY FAVOURITES PRODUCTS
💋 Charlotte Tilbury Multi Miracle Glow. I have been using this mask for a couple of months and I absolutely love it! It does work its magic as a cleanser, overnight mask and SOS face and body balm!
💋 Kiehl’s Rare Earth Pore Cleansing Masque
💋 Glam Glow Face Masks
MAKE IT YOURSELF
I quite like experimenting with home made masks. They are super easy to make and save you a lot of money! My fave, honey and avocado takes 2 minutes to make and it’s perfect for dry skin like mine.
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons honey (or 1 tablespoon honey and 1 tablespoon of an oil like jojoba or sweet almond)
1/4 avocado, mashed
2 tablespoons almonds, finely ground
Mash honey and avocado in a small bowl. Stir in the ground almonds. I love adding almonds to gently exfoliate my skin. Spread over the face and neck, and after 15–20 minutes, rinse with warm water.
For a professional SPA touch, I recommend you run the cloth under warm water before removing the mask to create a ‘hot cloth cleanse’ effect.
NOURISH & REPLENISH
Give your skin a luxurious cocooning moment and let it radiate from within. Again, you can apply your moisturiser with a brush if you enjoyed the sensation, or with finger tips in small circular motions from the neck and decollete upwards.
MY FAVOURITES PRODUCTS
💋 Charlotte’s Magic Serum Crystal Elixir – hydrating Serum for youthful-looking skin.
💋 Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue – revitalises, reinvigorates and helps reduces the appearance of dark circles
💋 Charlotte’s Magic Cream – supercharged moisturiser for hydrated, dewy, plumper looking skin!
💋 Charlotte Tilbury Magic Night Cream – instant beauty sleep in a cream elixir! Intense Firming & Plumping Balm you need in your life!
Take care of you and give yourself some time you deserve.
STAY HOME, STAY GRATEFUL, STAY SAFE 💋
STAY HOME, STAY GRATEFUL, STAY SAFE
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creating a spa experince is such a great idea right now. I need a hot bath.
I love indulgent spa experiences, whether at home or at some of my favorite actual spa locations.
This is so relaxing! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Cassandra, xoxo
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Thank you Cassandra xx
I looove your routine- and that Elemis balm sounds amazing!
Ashley
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Thanks for sharing your routine! Looks great!
Gemma x
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For sure now is the perfect time to take advantage of creating spa days at home.
Beautiful photos!
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This sounds lovely and some of my favourite brand, Espa. Love their products. Spa at home pampering is always a good idea. x/Madison
wow totally love this post! i have bookmarked your page for my skincare shopping list
Such a lovely post! It looks so relaxing and self care is so important. I really love the Elemis cleansing balm and have been wanting to try the Charlotte Tilbury cream for a while
Beautiful photos
Julia x
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Perfect home spa 🙂
This is so amazing… thanks for sharing it dear… will try it myself for sure 🙂
Beauty and fashion/Rampdiary
I actually never thought of doing this but you gave me an idea! I just want to feel relaxed and take all those anxiety and stress away in this time of pandemic. Would try this!
Stay safe! 🙂
xoxo,
SHAIRA
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such a lovely plan!
have a great weekend!
S
Looks like a lovely setup for a home spa pamper day! 🙂 I don’t get time to relax in the bath often, it’s quick showers here with the kids, haha! But I did get to relax in the bath and watch some netflix for mother’s day, it was heavenly! 🙂
Hope that you are having a nice weekend 🙂
I just love chilling in my bath, so thanks for sharing these products with us.
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I think your home spa is even better as a real spa sometimes is! You used amazing products, thanks for sharing!
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
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How many interesting products!!
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What a relaxing setting! I love having at-home spa days!
Jill – Doused in Pink
Wow this is such an wonderful Spa experience, you have the best products hun!
xoxo
Lovely
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Oh, I love home care and relaxing in the bathroom. Now, when we spend a lot of time at home, this is especially true
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Oh what a wonderful spa experience here!! And I love CT. I so want to get some of her magic cream,
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What a fantastic setting, it looks so relaxing and those products are WOW!!!
Home spa is always a good idea. Love these pictures and these products sound interesting!
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Your pictures are beautiful !
It makes me want to do a spa at home too.
It’s the perfect thing to do right now to relax. 🙂
xx
Margot
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So amazing and these products sound so great!
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Self-care’s always important!
This sounds amazing!
Jennifer
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I enjoyed reading through this post. We can create a spa at home without missing out on the regular spa treatments we get outside.
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