How to get a spa treatment at home?

Posted by editor on Wednesday 18 Feb 2009

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A spa treatment helps de-stress the mind and body. If you cannot afford a visit to a luxurious spa tucked away in the Swiss Alps or the Himalayas you need not worry. You can always set up a spa-like atmosphere at home and get ready to rejuvenate your senses. You can do this all by yourself, but getting a friend over to help you is a lot better.

The key to getting a spa treatment at home lies in being able to relax yourself and get rid of all the stress and tension in the mind. With the following pointers we will help you get a spa-like experience right in the privacy of your home.

Set up for getting a spa like treatment at home:

Spa-like environment: A spa treatment is all about indulging your senses in lavish scents and therapies that relax you from within. If you are looking to do a spa treatment at home, you will require setting up a spa like environment. Get some perfumed candles, fresh flower petals, brand new towels, fresh sheets, incense sticks and essential oils. Fill up your tub with hot water and add the fresh flower petals to it. Light the perfumed candles and incense sticks and play some soothing music in the background and you are all set to relax.

Green tea: You can begin your treatment by sipping a golden cup of green tea. This helps you stay away from cardiovascular diseases and cancer and helps combat stress effectively.

Massage: If your friend or spouse is there to assist you- even better! If not, then you an always invest in a self massager. Apply oil on your body and massage your legs, neck, stomach and arms for about 15 minutes.

Body scrub: You can always get one of these from the market or use one made at home. You will need 1 tsp coffee powder, 1 tsp common salt and base oil. Scrub your body with this to exfoliate the dead skin cells.

Mud Packs: You can use mineralized mud available in the market and blend it with oil or water and apply all over your body. This helps soothe the tired muscles and detoxifies the skin and enhances circulation.

Soak yourself: Hit the tub and soak yourself in it and inhale the fragrance of fresh flowers. Wash off and see the way your skin glows!

In addition to this, it is recommended for you to take Aswagandha or Winter Cherry dietary supplements on a daily basis in order to keep stress at bay and live a healthier life.