Beauty routines take time and money. Sigh, money… But wait, there could be another way! You can make your own spa day at home. Home? Yup, home! Invite some friends, turn on your Pandora or Spotify and bring some wine or champagne, and why not chocolate (life isn’t complete without chocolate)!  It can be fun and a great way to save money.
Step 1: Cleanse
Milk & Oats Cleanser (For all skin types)
In a blender add 1 tablespoon of oats and grind them until you have a fine powder. Add 1-2 tablespoons of powdered milk and 1 teaspoon of water. Blend the ingredients until you have a creamy consistency. Use this to cleanse your skin as you would with a regular cleanser.
Tea Tree Cleanser (for acne skin)
Mix in a bowl 1 tablespoon of castor oil, 1/2 cup of grape oil, 1 tablespoon of jojoba oil and 7 drops of tea tree oil. Mix and apply on your face, don’t forget the neck! This can be abrasive and can dry out your skin so be careful with it.
Chamomile Cleanser (for dry skin)
Mix 1/4 cup of base soap, 1/4 cup of chamomile tea, 3/4 tablespoon of olive oil and several drops of vitamin E-oil.
Step 2: Exfoliate
Green Tea Scrub (for all skin type)
Boil 1 cup of water and add three Green Tea bags. When the tea is cold, add 3 tablespoons of sugar and 3 tablespoons of honey, then mix.
Coconut Oil Scrub (for dry skin)
Mix 1/2 cup of coconut oil, 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
For acned skin, this is not a recommendable scrub.
Step 3: Mask
Oatmeal Mask (for all skin type)
Mix 1 tablespoon of finely diced oatmeal, 1 tablespoon of yogurt and 1 teaspoon of honey. Mix, apply and leave it for 10 minutes or until the mix is dry on the face. Rinse off with warm water.
Strawberry Mask (for acne skin)
Mix in a blender 1/4 cup of fresh strawberries and 1/4 cup of non-flavored yogurt. Spread on the skin and leave for 10-15 minutes. Rinse off with cold water to close your pores.
Milk Mask (for dry skin)
In a bowl mix 1 teaspoon of powdered milk (goats milk preferred), Â 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of aloe vera gel. Mix and apply. Leave it for 10 minutes and rinse off with warm water.
Egg White Mask (for blackheads)
Stir one egg white in a bowl. Apply one layer to your face and when that layer dries add another. You can add up to four layers. When you apply the last layer, leave it for 15 minutes. With a warm, wet cloth, scrub your face.
Step 4: Moisturize
Apply your regular moisturizer.
Pedi & Mani Time!
Pedicure
Step 1: Soak in Water
Soak your feet in warm water. You can add some Epson salt for some relaxation. Lemon and mint are a good option for anti-fugal and it will refresh your feet.
Step 2: Scrub, Scrub!
You need to scrub your feet and remove all that dry skin. Mix in a bowl, 1/4 cup of Epson salt, 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and 1 teaspoon of tea tree oil.
Step 3: Buff
You will need more than a scrub to take away that dry skin! Use a pumice or lava rock to get rid of those callus.
Step 4: Trim
You will need to trim your nails and remove the cuticle.
Step 5: Â Moisturize
Now you need to moisturize and give yourself a relaxing foot massage. For this step, perhaps bribe someone to do it for you and you’ll do it for them.
Step 6: Add Color!
It’s time for nail polish!
Manicure
Step 1: Remove
Remove the old polish (if it’s there). If your nails are stained with the cotton ball apply vinegar.
Step 2: Soak
Soak your hands in warm water to soften your cuticles. You can skip this step and add some cuticle tender cream.
Step 3: Trim
Trim your nails and remove the cuticles.
Step 4: Massage
With a moisturizer cream massage your hands.
Step 5: Color!
Add some nail polisher to your nails. You can play with colors, patterns and more options that are available at the drug stores.
Now you are ready for a Spa Party at home!
