What are SPA treatments? Literally, the abbreviation SPA stands for “Sanitas pro-Aqua” and translated from Latin means “Water for health”. Thought the history, the SPA procedures have transformed and today they consist not only of water healing treatments but also of aromatherapy, massage, body wraps, peeling, stone therapy, etc.

In order to arrange a real holiday for your soul and body, you don’t have to pay for expensive procedures in specialised beauty salons. It is quite possible to recreate your own SPA oasis at home.

To arrange a spa session, make sure that nothing distracts you. Allocate 2-3 hours for procedures and ask relatives not to disturb you. Make yourself a playlist with nice music in advance. It may be slow compositions, sounds of nature or modern songs, the main thing is that you like it.

The next preparation step is aromatherapy. You can use scented candles, aroma lamps or aroma sticks. Also, think about what treatments you would include in your spa session in order to prepare everything that you’ll need.

1. Take a bath with salt and oils

Start your spa day with a pleasant, warm bath. Add sea salt to the water: this will help to reduce the appearance of cellulite, and the skin will become more elastic, toned and soft. Three to five tablespoons per bath will be enough. You can also add a few drops off essential oil.

Take a bath for 15 to 20 minutes. You can also use the well-known bath bombs. They are a mixture of salt and soda formulations, which also include essential oils, aromatics, and fatty acids. They will soften your skin and additionally give you a boost of energy and vitality.

If you have any skin diseases, for example, dermatitis or acne, then taking baths with herbal decoctions (green tea, chamomile, calendula or lavender) will help you.

2. Use body scrubs

After a bath, the following step should be peeling and scrubbing. By gently applying a scrub cream to the skin, and then smoothly rubbing it in the direction of lymph flow (from the feet to the hips, from the hands to the shoulders), you can achieve a significant improvement in the condition of the skin, improve its tone, and increase elasticity. It is a great way to get rid of the dead cells from your body and face skin.

For the spa procedure at home, you can also use homemade scrub, that you can make by yourself. There are several common recipes:

1. Mix half a glass of sea salt and one tablespoon of honey. Having prepared a scrub in such a simple way, you can achieve a significant removal of excess fluid from the body.

2. Two glasses of sea salt, finely chopped lemon peel, a few drops of any citrus oil and cedarwood oil (equivalent amount).

3. Use 2-3 tablespoons of oatmeal, 30 ml of warm milk and a tablespoon of oil.

An oatmeal scrub has moisturizing property and it is great for dry and sensitive skin, especially in combination with almond or olive oil.

This scrub will significantly improve the condition of the subcutaneous tissue and cleanse the pores from the accumulated toxins and it has a great tonic effect. This part of your spa routine can significantly improve the condition of the skin of the whole body.

IMPORTANT! Don’t overdo it. IF you don’t want to injure your skin, don’t scrub it more than two to three times a week.

3. Do self-massage

Self-massage is an excellent way of combating cellulite and giving the skin smoothness. It can be done daily after an evening bath with the help of various devices: special hard washcloths, rollers, mittens or brushes. Massage the body with smooth movements from the bottom to upper parts of your body, to improve fluid circulation and enhance lymphatic outflow.

4. Do wraps

Another important step in body skincare is anti-cellulite wraps. Nowadays, there are numerous diverse products that are highly effective for stimulating blood and lymph circulation, as well as enhancing metabolism, moisturizing the skin and increasing its tone.

Apply anti-cellulite product to previously cleansed skin, then wrap the problematic areas with foil. After that, you should cover those areas with something warm, for example, a blanket, and lie down for at least 20-30 minutes. After the procedure, the remains of the product can be washed off with a soft towel moistened with warm water. Usually, it’s not necessary, since the product is well absorbed into the skin.

It is recommended to apply a special anti-cellulite product, which includes lymphatic drainage and moisturizing components. It can be applied daily, preferably before bedtime. This type of cream contains various oils, caffeine, chestnut and seaweed extract.

5. Clay masks

Clay has an incredible healing effect for the skin, and each of its types copes with a specific problem, it cleanses, heals, improves the colour of the skin, tightens pores, refreshes and much more. Clay masks are equally beneficial for the face and the whole body. In addition, they are safe and suitable even for sensitive and delicate skin. Clay varies in colour and purpose:

black clay — for oily skin;

white — for sensitive;

green — for combined and prone to oily;

blue — for normal skin type;

pink (red) — for skin prone to allergies and irritations;

yellow — have anti-ageing properties.

6. Don’t forget to take care of your hands

Every day, due to the frequent washing of hands and their disinfection with various disinfectants, the skin becomes dry, irritated and may even crack. In this case, you should consider using intensive moisturizing creams for both hands and nails. To enhance the effect, it is recommended to use special fabric gloves (or ordinary medical and cellophane gloves): the cream will be absorbed much more intensely, and the skin of the hands will delight you with its softness.

7. Foot Care

To increase general immunity and activate reflexology points on the feet, the use of special massage mats is recommended. You can also perform self-massage of the feet with the help of special creams or oils. The best option is to use a good quality leg massager. That will your best investment and your legs will thank you. Massage will soften the rough skin of the surface of the feet, will have a relaxing effect, and also increase the overall tone of the body.

Special socks with the addition of various exfoliating compositions and emollients will help prepare the feet for the summer. This procedure is called foot peeling. Before doing it, it is recommended to steam the legs, for example, in soda water. It is important to follow the instructions and don’t use the socks for more than 8-10 minutes.

After the procedure, it is necessary to apply a soothing and moisturizing foot cream. You can also use a special foot cream that quickly returns softness to your heels. Often the main components of such creams are urea and salicylic acid. Additionally, keratin, paraffin and various oils may be included.

Conclusion

You should grow a habit of having a spa evening at least once a month. Taking care of yourself does not only improve the quality of your body and appearance but also improves self-esteem. Home spa procedures are affordable and easy, so don’t postpone them.