PAMPERING DIY SPA RECIPES TO TRY
FACE MASKS
NOURISHING AVOCADO MASK Mash half a ripe avocado and mix it with 1 tablespoon of honey.
Apply the mixture to your face and leave it on for 15-20 minutes.
Avocado is rich in healthy fats and antioxidants, which help nourish and moisturise the skin.
SOOTHING OATMEAL MASK
Mix 2 tablespoons of ground oatmeal with 1 tablespoon of natural yoghurt and a teaspoon of honey.
Apply the mixture to your face, gently massaging it in circular motions.
Oatmeal has anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe sensitive or irritated skin.
BATH SOAK
EPSOM SALTS AND LAVENDER BATH SOAK
Use 1-2 cups of Epsom salts for a standard-size bathtub filled with warm water. Pour the salt into running water to help it dissolve faster into the bath.
Add 6-8 drops of lavender essential oil. Both are relaxing tonics for muscles and mind.
DIY FOOT BATHS
EPSOM SALTS FOOT SOAK
Fill a basin with warm water and add half a cup of Epsom salts.
Soak your feet for 15-20 minutes to relax muscles and relieve tension.
Epsom salts contains magnesium sulfate, which aids in relaxation and reduces inflammation.
REVITALISING PEPPERMINT FOOT SOAK
Fill a basin with warm water and add a few drops of peppermint essential oil.
Add a handful of Epsom salts and stir until dissolved.
Peppermint oil provides a refreshing sensation, while Epsom salts soothes tired feet.
MOISTURISING COCONUT MILK SOAK
Pour a can of coconut milk into warm water in a basin. Soak your feet for 15-20 minutes to nourish and soften the skin.
Coconut milk is rich in vitamins and healthy fats, which promote hydration.
DIY BODY SCRUB
INVIGORATING COFFEE SCRUB Mix half a cup of ground co ee with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil.
Gently massage the scrub onto your body in circular motions before rinsing.
The ca eine in co ee stimulates blood flow, while coconut oil provides hydration.