PAMPER YOURSELF AT HOME WITH A MINI SPA DAY

 

What do you think of when you hear or see the word SPA?

Total relaxation, pampering, and rejuvenation – you bet! You know you can create a mini spa right in your very own home – complete with food and mood.

First off, prepare this typical spa salad, sit down someplace comfortable and enjoy every morsel. This salad will fill your body with antioxidants that are great for your heart and help to flush away toxins.

SPA SALAD

POWER-PACKED CHICKPEA, MINT & HERB SALAD

½ c chickpeas, drain and rinse

1/3 c fresh cucumber, diced

1/3 c tomatoes, de-seeded and diced

¼ c extra virgin olive oil

¼ tsp lightly roasted and ground cumin seeds (optional, but highly recommended)

A few fresh mint and cilantro leaves, chopped fine

½ T fresh lemon juice

Sea salt and fresh-cracked pepper to taste

First make the dressing by whisking together the last 5 ingredients. Then toss with remaining ingredients.

 

SPA MASK

After mixing the following ingredients together, apply the mixture all over your face and neck and leave on for about 10 minutes. Then rinse off with warm water splashed on your face, followed by a warm washcloth applied to skin.

Apply some kind of natural aloe vera gel or moisturizing cream afterwards. Look at your lovely face in the mirror!

1 T oatmeal, finely ground

1 T plain yogurt

A few drops of Honey

 

SPA FEET

Now this is the ultimate in making all your cares and woes disappear.

In a very large bowl of warm water, mix a sachet of lavender mineral salts and part of a small bottle of lavender essential oil. Grab a magazine or book, listen to music, or take this time to meditate on how grateful you are to have the time to do this and for everything else in your amazing Life.

Afterwards, pour a few drops of the lavender oil into a half cup of sugar. Use this mixture to rub all over your feet – then rinse off with warm water. This is a very pleasurable exfoliation treatment.

Apply a moisturizing lotion to your feet (perhaps something with peppermint in it, to just make you tingle). Massage freely all over your feet.

All we can say is WOW!

You are worth it!

TAKE CARE OF YOUR HAIR

In Life, we are always looking for something faster, easier, and better – including our hair. There are a few things you can do – read on:

THROW IN THE TOWEL:  If you have delicate hair, you might want to wrap your wet hair up in an old t-shirt, instead of a towel. Towels can be a bit harsh on your hair and may absorb too much moisture. A t-shirt takes just the right amount.

GET BOARED: The old-fashioned 'boar bristle' brush is a much gentler solution for keeping your hair beautiful adn more manageable. It will also keep your hair looking shiner, because it helps distribute oil from the root to the tip. If your hair is damaged, this kind of brush is kinder and gentler.

GO TO THE PLAIT: Braiding your hair helps protect it while you are sleeping. There is less pressure on strands of hair when they are woven together for strength. Plus, your hair won't get so tangled and scare you when you look in the mirror upon rising in the morning.

DRY OUT: Just after washing your hair, it is more vulnerable to breakage, especially if you brush through it too harshly. It's a good idea to let it dry more naturally adn then carefull brush through it.

SMOOTH THINGS UNDER: Silk or satin pillowcases do not absorb so much moisture from your hair while you sleep - unlike cotton pillowcases. Silk or satin also help to keep your hair tangle-free while you sleep, due to their smooth surface.

Hope you found this helpful!