Women’s Day is a holiday to help appreciate all women – wives, girlfriends, sisters and mothers. On this day, it’s worth reminding ourselves that we each deserve admiration and a moment just for ourselves. You don’t have to wait for your partner to gift you a weekend spa trip. You can organise a day of well-deserved rest at home, enjoying a moment of relaxation and tranquillity. A home spa for Women’s Day can be arranged on your own, as we encourage you to do in the text below.
Why organise a home spa?
A day of relaxation and rest is not only a form of luxury, but above all an investment in your well-being and health. During this time, you can take a break from your daily responsibilities and take care of yourself. Such relaxation also helps to reduce stress and at the same time boosts your energy levels. In addition to this, you can take care of your skin in a home spa and test different cosmetics. Focusing on your needs in a relaxed atmosphere has a positive effect on your mental health and emotional balance, which improves your self-esteem. A home spa also saves time and money. There is no need to travel to luxury resorts and the effect is comparable. A day at a home spa allows you to maintain harmony between body and mind and provides a large dose of energy.
Home Spa for Women’s Day
A home spa for Women’s Day! – make sure you have the right atmosphere!
A home spa offers a wonderful opportunity to unwind and rejuvenate after a long day. Prepare for it by creating the right ambiance and eliminating distractions. Choose a quiet spot like your bathroom or bedroom. Set the mood with music, candles, and essential oils. Arrange a cozy seating area and have a blanket handy. Prepare your favorite drink and turn off electronic devices to focus solely on relaxation.
Home spa in the bathroom
Aromatherapy – the perfect way to feel good
Use essential oils such as lavender, eucalyptus or lemon to fill the room with a soothing scent. Adding such an oil to your bath when you take a bath will help you create a pleasant atmosphere. You can also prepare fragrance pouches of dried herbs and flowers to help set a special mood. Such fabric bags made of organza and linen will not only smell beautiful, but can also become a striking decoration next to elegant candle holders. The slightly muted light and relaxing fragrance helps you to relax and soothe all your senses.
Home relaxation with essential oils
Prepare the right cosmetics and accessories
A little in advance, prepare all the necessary cosmetics and accessories to take care of your skin. A body scrub will certainly come in handy to remove dead skin and help prepare your body for the next treatments. You can also reach for suitable massagers, which you usually don’t have time to use on a daily basis. Also use natural massage oils such as coconut or almond oil. Prepare a relaxing foot bath to relieve fatigue and soften the skin. You can add sea salt or flower petals, which release natural essential oils, relieve stress and improve your mood. After your bath, apply foot cream to moisturise and soften your skin. Also take care of your hands and nails. Prepare a bowl of warm water and add a few drops of essential oil to it. Then soak your hands and nails in it. You can also file and polish them.
Coloured bath salt, flowers, candles and fabric bags decorate the bathroom effectively
A relaxing bath to soothe the senses
Prepare a hot bath. Add essential oils, flower petals, bath salt or sparkling balls to your bath. Allow yourself time to relax in the warm water. Such a bath will help to relax your muscles and improve your mood. Warm water helps your body to relax. Make sure you have adequate lighting in the bathroom and turn off any lights that are too bright. You can turn on music or other relaxing sounds of nature, such as the sound of waves or birds singing. Use this time to apply a face or hair mask. After your bath, use a moisturising body lotion and continue with your relaxing treatments and rituals.
Romantic decorations for the bathroom
What cosmetics to use in a home spa?
In a home spa, it is advisable to go for natural cosmetics, free from harmful chemical additives. Flowers such as lavender, chamomile or calendula have soothing and antibacterial properties. Fresh flower petals can be stored in the fridge or in a bowl of water, while dried flowers and herbs can be stored in fabric bags made of linen, cotton or organza. You can also use many other natural products in your home spa, which have care and nourishing properties. How can you prepare natural cosmetics?
Natural body scrubs
You can make a body scrub yourself. Simply mix brown sugar with olive oil or honey. Also, coffee is a natural scrub that improves the appearance of the skin and promotes microcirculation. Combine yoghurt with banana or strawberries to create a natural cleansing and exfoliating mask. Take care of your lips too. An ideal lip scrub that removes dead skin and moisturises is sugar mixed with honey or coconut oil.
Face masks
After scrubbing, you should nourish and moisturise your skin well. You can prepare a face mask yourself by mixing honey with natural yoghurt or avocado. Banana pulp also has excellent nourishing properties. An excellent anti-inflammatory mask is a combination of honey and cinnamon. You can also combine yoghurt with a little turmeric, which has brightening and anti-inflammatory properties. A mask made from grated cucumber, on the other hand, will help moisturise your skin and reduce swelling. Antioxidant-rich blueberries, raspberries and blueberries help fight free radicals and help take care of healthy skin, while a honey and egg mask will firm the skin and give it a glow.
Eye packs
While you’re relaxing, it’s worth spending some time on your eyes. You can apply a compress of cucumber slices or green tea bags soaked in warm water, which should be cooled in the fridge before treatment. This treatment relieves swelling and eye fatigue. What else can help tired eyes? Aloe vera. Simply squeeze the gel from an aloe vera leaf and chill it in the fridge, then gently apply it to the closed eyelids. Aloe vera has soothing and moisturising properties. You can also use cotton wools dipped in rose water or chamomile infusion.
Relaxation – Home Spa for Women’s Day
Relax during the treatments
After applying the facial mask, lie down comfortably and relax for 10-15 minutes. You can listen to music, read a book or just close your eyes and lie down. It’s very important that you concentrate on pleasant experiences and relaxation. This will make you feel better and give you energy. It’s also a great way to take a break from your daily routine and gain some distance.
Organise a home spa for Women’s Day at least once a month!
Creating a home spa for Women’s Day can be a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Reserve enough time to relax, avoid the rush and ensure that neither household members nor phones disturb you. Spend the day as you like, concentrating only on yourself. The individual rituals should affect all the senses. However, the most important thing is to tailor the treatments to your preferences and needs. It’s good to schedule time for such moments of relaxation regularly to take care of your wellbeing and appearance.
