{"id":4813,"date":"2021-02-04T14:29:38","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T12:29:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lavido.nl\/?p=4813"},"modified":"2022-09-23T10:47:24","modified_gmt":"2022-09-23T08:47:24","slug":"how-to-create-an-at-home-spa-experience-in-your-own-bathroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lavido.nl\/en\/lifestyle-en\/how-to-create-an-at-home-spa-experience-in-your-own-bathroom\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create an at-home spa experience in your own bathroom"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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It is safe to say we are all in need of a little self-care right now, whether lockdown worries have triggered sleepless nights, days cooped up with children have left you shattered, or self-isolation simply has you feeling relentlessly bored. So, what can you do come Friday night, while total freedom is still on hold? An at-home spa experience absolutely gets our vote. You might not be able to escape to a real-life retreat any time soon but, armed with the right pampering kit, you can certainly transform a corner of your home into a makeshift spa, indulging in DIY facials, skin-softening soaks, and a blissful night’s sleep.<\/p>\n

1. Light a scented candle & Set the mood with music<\/h2>\n

Lighting a scented candle and background music is important. Silence can invite your brain to fill itself with cluttered thoughts \u2013 but you don’t want anything too overpowering. Finding the perfect spa playlist needn\u2019t be laborious, however: simply head to Spotify or YouTube, where you\u2019ll find plenty of ready-made lists to tune out to.<\/p>\n

2. Quieten your mind<\/h2>\n

To keep the room, you’re in as peaceful as possible, it’s best to begin unwinding with a herbal tea \u2013 in a different room before you start. Sit for half an hour, or however long you feel you need, without your phone and just begin to release and relax. Once you feel calmer, enter your designated spa area.<\/p>\n

3. Upgrade your bath<\/h2>\n

Of course, all good at-home spa sessions should involve a long, hot soak \u2013 whether you choose to dive into a good book or simply lie still and submerged for a while. There is also a lot of science behind the relaxing qualities of a bath too. Bathing is proven to lower the stress hormone, cortisol and stimulates the release of endorphins. There are also studies that show bathing can lower blood pressure to support heart health too. For your at-home spa experience, allow aromatherapy into your home and bath\/shower and indulge yourself with an intoxicating Body wash. Follow your bath up with a long massage, using an Aromatic Body Lotion.<\/p>\n

4. Treat yourself to a Facial<\/h2>\n

A proper at-home facial will likely form the centrepiece of your at-home spa session, best skincare treats offer pampering and performance in one. Invest in a few products and follow these steps for an effective at-home facial.<\/p>\n