Everyone loves a relaxing spa night!
Invite over your close friends, get into some comfy clothes, make some snacks and try out one (or all) of these DIY spa products below.
Bath Bomb
For relaxing your sore muscles.
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup citric acid
- 1/2 cup Epsom salts
- 1 tsp. water
- 2 tsp. essential oil (such as lavender for relaxation, or eucalyptus for colds)
- 3 tsp. oil (olive oil)
- Food coloring (any color you want)
Instructions: Mix dry ingredients in a bowl and wet ingredients in a separate bowl. Slowly add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring as you go. Pack mixture into molds, leave to dry for 1-2 hours then remove. Use 1-2 bombs per bath. Relax and enjoy!
Coffee Scrub
To scrub away any blemishes and dry skin.
- 1 cup coffee grounds
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 3 tbsp. grapeseed oil
- 5 drops lavender essential oil
Instructions: Grind coffee and mix with oils. Massage briskly on skin, leave for five minutes, then rinse. Follow with a mask and moisturizer.
Chocolate Face Mask
Because who doesn’t love chocolate?
- 2-3 tablespoons greek yogurt
- 1 tsp. cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. buttermilk
- ¼-1/2 of a banana, mashed
- 1 tsp. honey
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
Instructions: Mix well. Apply a layer onto your face, avoiding the area around your eyes (you don’t have to really avoid your mouth, since this mask is edible!). Leave on skin for 15-20 minutes. After mask is completely set, rinse off and follow with a rose water toner and a moisturizer.
Rose Water Toner
This toner has a comforting smell and is also great for all skin types.
- ¼ cup rose buds
- 300mL distilled water
Instructions: Put rose buds in a bowl (you can also use a teapot for easy straining and transferring). Boil water and pour over rose buds. Allow to sit for 1-2 hours so the rose buds can infuse the water. Strain the water and pour into a bottle (you can use either a spray bottle to spritz directly on skin or a regular bottle and apply with a cloth). Compost the rose buds.
Relaxing Body Lotion
To make your skin soft.
- ¼ cup cocoa butter
- 1/8 cup coconut oil
- 1/8 cup almond oil
- drops of lavender essential oil to desired strength
Instructions: Mix ingredients and apply to skin liberally. Other scents can be used for desired scent.
Hair Mask
For soft and luxurious hair.
- 1 ripe medium sized avocado
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions: Mash avocado until smooth then add the honey. Mix well and apply to hair. Leave in for 15-20 minutes (your hair can be dry or damp). Rinse and follow with shampoo and conditioner.
While most of these products are ok for all skin types, it’s important to know what skin type you are! Check out our skin care blog here. What are your favorite spa products to use?
