Everything You Need for a Luxe At-Home Spa Day

With inflation rates catching our wallets, we’re all having to watch our spending a little lately. That means having to cut back on some of life’s little luxuries. Or does it? Just because you’re not dropping in at the spa this month doesn’t mean you have to skip pampering yourself altogether. We’ve got the perfect list of items to host your very own spa day at home.

Room Fragrance

There is nothing that dampens a spa day like the smell of last night’s garlic bread still lingering around. It’s up to you whether you prefer scented candles, an oil diffuser or incense. Start off by setting the mood with your favourite fresh and clean scent in the air.

Comfy Slippers and a Robe

Kick off your shoes and get those slippers on. If you don’t have a robe, opt for something you feel completely comfortable in. This is your time to relax.

Foot Massager

It’s important to look after your feet just as well as you do the rest of your body. They work hard! Foot massagers offer a host of benefits. They reduce tension, aid in stress relief, stimulate muscles and can alleviate aches and pains. Additionally, they can decrease blood pressure, activate the nervous system and improve circulation to promote tissue healing. This is especially beneficial if you suffer from diabetes and have poor circulation or neuropathy.

Electric foot massagers usually have two holes to slip your feet into. The compact unit massage is done by means of vibration, pressure, or shiatsu-style rolling massage, and it generally incorporates an element of heat. Another option is to use a small vibrating foot bath or a manual massager instead. Manual massagers are much smaller. These balls or knobbed tubes are placed under your feet. As you roll your feet over them, you can vary the pressure by pushing down harder.

Foot Massage Oil

Whether using a manual massager or foot bath, using essential oils will take your self-care treatment to a new level. We recommend tea tree, peppermint or eucalyptus oil for amazing benefits and refreshed feet.

Tea tree oil has antiseptic properties and can help treat foot odour, blisters, and infections. Peppermint oil is known for its refreshing and soothing properties. It can relieve itchy skin, inflammation, and muscle aches. Eucalyptus oil is both antibacterial and anti-inflammatory and is a great option for relieving aching feet.

Mani and Pedi Kit

Having your own mani-pedi kit at home can help you maintain your toes and fingernails in tip-top condition easily. A good quality set should include a cuticle pusher and nipper, nail brush, cutter, file and buffer, as well as an orangewood stick and toe separator. Additionally, you may want a pumice stone and callus remover.

Mud Mask

A spa day isn’t a spa day without a facial. Let a mud mask do everything for you in 20 to 30 minutes while you lie back and relax. A mud mask will provide deep cleansing of impurities and improve blood circulation. It will also give tired skin a brighter, clearer and softer appearance.

Exfoliating Body Scrub

Besides pampering, exfoliation plays an important part in maintaining healthy skin. The process removes dead skin cells, cleans pores and reduces the appearance of acne. It improves the absorption of moisturizers and contributes to less visible fine lines and wrinkles.

To round off the perfect experience, we recommend playing your favorite relaxing tunes in the background. Go on, and celebrate yourself!