Although you can’t go out and treat yourself to a spa day during the COVID-19 pandemic , you can easily enjoy one from the safety and comfort of your own home. That’s right! A number of luxury resorts have shared with HOLA! USA their spa secrets for at-home treatments...because let’s face it, we can all benefit from a little self-care these days. From masks to scrubs, get ready to pamper yourself and turn your quarantine into a five-star spa. Best of all, many of the required ingredients are likely already in your kitchen or medicine cabinets.
So, if you are stressed, bored, in need of a little TLC, or all the above, then here are eight DIY treatments to try while self-quarantining at home...
Method: Crush three medium strawberries and mix with 1 tablespoon of natural yogurt. Apply on your face and let it stand for 15 to 20 minutes, then remove with warm water and a soft towel.
Method: Apply petroleum jelly to your lips and with a clean toothbrush, brush your lips in a circular motion to remove dead cells and reactivate circulation.
What you need: Brown sugar, honey, and olive oil (can substitute olive oil for almond oil or coconut oil).
Method: Mix ½ cup of brown sugar and 3 tablespoons of honey in a bowl until you get a thick paste. Then, add 2 tablespoons of the oil of your choice until it integrates with the paste and makes it a little lighter. Gently spread the scrub over a clean, washed face and leave on for five to ten minutes. Remove with warm water and voilà!
What you need: Unrefined sea salt (fine), essential oil, and olive oil or fractionated coconut oil.
Method: Combine 2 cups of sea salt, ¾ cup of oil and 8 to 10 drops of essential oil in a clean, dry glass bowl until well combined. Transfer to an airtight glass jar. Gently massage the scrub into the skin while in the shower. Wash off with warm water, but be careful because the scrub can make the shower slippery.
The resort’s spa notes that you can use uplifting lime or grapefruit essential oil, or passion fruit oil to nourish the skin, or lavender for stress relief and relaxation.
What you need: Two slices of cucumber, cotton, and green tea or chamomile.
Method: Prepare one infusion of green tea or chamomile. Once ready, place two slices of cucumber inside the tea and let it cool. Clean your face as you usually do and then dampen one cotton in the tea. Put the damp cotton on your face, include the eyelids, and leave on for 15 minutes.
What you need: Almond milk, brown sugar, aloe vera juice or gel.
Method: Mix half a tablespoon of almond milk with a tablespoon of brown sugar until the sugar dissolves, then proceed to add approximately 4 tablespoons of aloe vera juice or gel (if possible freshly cut from the plant). Apply on your face and leave on for 15 to 20 minutes, before removing with warm water and a soft towel.
Method: Itzel from the resort says to, “Start with strong pressure from the base to the tip of each finger to release fear, sadness, anxiety and anger. Remember, press strongly and release. You can take a deep breath while releasing your emotions. Take a deep breath and release. Finish by pressing the palm of your hand to relax.”
What you need: Aloe gel, granulated sugar, honey, lemon or orange zest, and coconut oil (can substitute with olive oil).
Method: Mix 1 cup of fresh aloe gel with 1 cup of sugar, ¼ cup of honey and ½ cup of coconut oil and add the lemon or orange zest. Hop in the shower and gently massage the scrub blend into the skin for three to five minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Repeat the treatment twice a week.
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