Easy DIY At-Home Bath and Body Spa

(p)Pinterest recently revealed that over half (56%) of American respondents feel the need to incorporate more self-care into their lives as they prepare for fall; such as eat more healthily (42%), exercising more/ adopting a new fitness regime (36%), and taking care of their bodies (36%). While investing in efforts to have more “me time” or “self-care routines” why not invite a few friends over and create a rejuvenating, spa-level experience in the comfort of your home. Here are a few you can start with(/p)(p)(strong)Pamper Yourself For A Day Spa At Home(/strong)(/p)(h3)1) DIY AT-HOME STEAM AND SAUNA(/h3)(p)Treating your body to a steam or sauna is an incredible way to boost your body’s natural detoxification processes. That’s because the heat stimulates the nervous, immune and circulatory systems, and then toxins are eliminated through sweating. But did you also know that you can boost these benefits when you combine it with essential oils and hydrosols?(/p)(p)Most people go to a gym or health spa to sit in a sauna, but you can easily create your own at home without the cost or travel. Follow these steps;(/p)(ul)(li)Choose the smallest bathroom in your house because you can generate the heat and steam more quickly than in a larger bathroom.(/li)(li)Just in case you get too hot and need to cool off keep a clean wash cloth at the ready soaking in a plastic or metal bowl filled with ice cold water. Alternatively bring your spritzer (see DIY recipes below) right into the steam or sauna and spray it liberally all over your body.(/li)(li)Shut the doors and use towels to block spaces where air may escape out.(/li)(li)Plug your bathtub drain and run hot water in it. Be careful not to scald your skin with the hot running water.(/li)(li)Close your shower curtain while water is running. This will cause more heat and steam to develop turning your bathtub into a sauna like atmosphere.(/li)(li)Sit on the side of the bathtub carefully and experience the warmth after your tub has filled up. Pull the curtain back and lean over the tub for 15 to 20 minutes. Take the cold washcloth and wipe sweat off your skin to help you cool off.(/li)(li)If you feel dizzy, leave the bathroom immediately and drink cold water.(/li)(li)Drain the bath water and rinse with cool water in your shower after you are done to lower your body temperature.(/li)(li)Finish off with your fave Pure Fiji Body Butter or Hydrating Lotion(/li)(/ul)(p)(strong)DIY Detoxifying Spritzer(/strong): enhances the cleansing benefits of a heat treatment(/p)(p)Ingredients(/p)(ul)(li)10 drops Detoxifying Body Treatment Oil (see recipe below under Massage Treatment Oil)(/li)(li)100 ml of your favorite Pure Fiji Hydrating Mist (available in the following infusions: coconut, coconut milk and honey, mango, starfruit, and white gingerlily(/li)(/ul)(p)Instructions(/p)(ul)(li)Place your essential oil drops directly into your 100 ml bottle of Pure Fiji Hydrating Mist.(/li)(li)Shake well and enjoy!(/li)(/ul)(p)(strong)DIY Hydrating Spritzer(/strong): enhances the hydrating benefits of a steam treatment(/p)(p)Ingredients(/p)(ul)(li)100 ml of your favorite Pure Fiji Hydrating Mist(/li)(li)7 drops Lavender Essential Oil(/li)(li)3 drops Frankincense Essential Oil(/li)(/ul)(p)Instructions(/p)(ul)(li)Place your essential oil drops directly into your 100 ml bottle of Pure Fiji Hydrating Mist.(/li)(li)Shake well and enjoy!(/li)(/ul)(h3)2) DIY AT-HOME SPA BATH(/h3)(p)Who says you have to leave your house to go to the spa? Your bath is the perfect place to give yourself a detoxifying body treatment. Dead sea salt and essential oils in a bath are perfect for boosting your immunity, stimulating circulation and soothing sore muscles(/p)(p)Detoxification isn’t just a physical need; sometimes your mind needs to detoxify as well. The bath is a sanctuary in which you can relax and let go of the day’s stresses and anxieties. Before you dip into your bath why not create the perfect spa environment with these essentials?(/p)(ul)(li)Loofah(/li)(li)Organic cotton towel(/li)(li)Frangipani flower (or your favorite tropical flower)(/li)(li)Candles(/li)(li)Detox water(/li)(/ul)(p)(strong)DIY Detoxifying Bath Salts(/strong): boosts the cleansing benefits of a warm bath(/p)(p)Ingredients(/p)(ul)(li)4 tbsp dead sea salt(/li)(li)5 drops Peppermint Essential Oil(/li)(li)6 drops Rosemary Essential Oil(/li)(li)60 ml glass jar(/li)(li)Mortar and pestle(/li)(/ul)(p)Instructions(/p)(ul)(li)Place all of your ingredients into your mortar and pestle and mix thoroughly.(/li)(li)Use approximately 1 tbsp at a time in a warm bath.(/li)(li)Store in your jar, tightly sealed(/li)(/ul)(p)(strong)DIY Soothing Bath Salts(/strong): reduces redness, rashes and irritations(/p)(p)Ingredients(/p)(ul)(li)4 tbsp dead sea salt(/li)(li)12 drops Lavender Essential Oil(/li)(li)60 ml glass jar(/li)(li)Mortar and pestle(/li)(/ul)(p)Instructions(/p)(ul)(li)Place all of your ingredients into your mortar and pestle and mix thoroughly.(/li)(li)Use approximately 1 tbsp at a time in a warm bath.(/li)(li)Store in your jar, tightly sealed(/li)(/ul)(p)(strong)DIY Sore Muscle Bath Salts(/strong): soothes muscle tension and stiff joints(/p)(p)Ingredients(/p)(ul)(li)4 tbsp dead sea salt(/li)(li)10 drops Lavender Essential Oil(/li)(li)2 drops Clove Bud Essential Oil(/li)(li)60 ml glass jar(/li)(li)Mortar and pestle(/li)(/ul)(p)Instructions(/p)(ul)(li)Place all of your ingredients into your mortar and pestle and mix thoroughly.(/li)(li)Use approximately 1 tbsp at a time in a warm bath.(/li)(li)Store in your jar, tightly sealed(/li)(/ul)(h3)3) DIY AT-HOME SPA MASSAGE TREATMENT OIL(/h3)(p)The body eliminates up to 1 pound of waste products every day through the skin. So it obviously makes good sense to keep the skin open and able to release waste products efficiently. By gently massaging treatment oil into your skin daily you’ll encourage the natural emission of toxins from your muscles and lymph nodes. These combinations of ingredients have been chosen to address specific imbalances and bring your body and skin back into a state of equilibrium(/p)(p)(strong)DIY Detoxifying Body Treatment Oil(/strong): detoxifies your skin and body and helps reduce cellulite(/p)(p)Ingredients(/p)(ul)(li)4 drops Juniper Berry Essential Oil(/li)(li)4 drops Pink Grapefruit Essential Oil(/li)(li)2 drops Angelica Root Essential Oil(/li)(li)4 teaspoon Pure Fiji Exotic Bath and Body Oil(/li)(/ul)(p)Instructions(/p)(ul)(li)Mix the ingredients.(/li)(li)Massage the targeted area with firm strokes or a cellulite roller to activate and encourage lymphatic circulation(/li)(/ul)(p)You can probably tell when one of your friends has had a spa day. They look more relaxed and have that certain glow about them. Well, now you can get that same radiance with Pure Fiji’s natural skin care products and continue your self-care routine with these DIY at-home spa treatment recipes(/p)