Need a boost in your self-care routine but don’t know where to start? Andrea Dunham, director of spa operations at the famous Miraj Hammam Spa (our go-to when we need a next-level pampering experience), knows how to help! Here, her tips for creating your own at-home spa treatments using items found right in your kitchen. —Vita Daily
at-home body scrub. For a base, any type of granular product will do the trick! Sugars, salts or coffee grounds will give you the perfect exfoliation effect to slough away dead skin cells. Add in honey or coconut oil for that extra hydration. Andrea suggests including essential oils to give your scrub that desired scent you want. When scrubbing, focus on drier areas like the elbows, knees and heels of the foot. Remember to rinse thoroughly when in the shower to remove any excess product and follow with a hydrating moisturizer or oil to leave your skin feeling silky smooth.
at-home hand treatment. With all the hand washing and sanitizing, our hands can be left pretty dried out. Even repeatedly using your favorite hand cream might not be enough to bring them back to life. Step up your moisture level with plastic wrap! Andrea instructs to first apply coconut oil under your cream and then wrap your hands in plastic wrap. Locking in the natural heat from your hands will help the products penetrate deeper into the skin. She recommends doing one hand at a time so you have one free to hold your wine glass!
the perfect bath. Slipping into a warm bath can help melt away the stress of everyday life. Set the mood by dimming the lights and lighting a few candles. Playing some calming music or a relaxing meditation can take your bath to the next level. Add in a few drops of essential oils for an even more luxurious sensory experience. Then just lay back and let the tension melt away. Andrea’s top tip is to throw a towel into the drier to wrap yourself in warmth post-bath to give you that extra luxurious feel! Make sure to have your coziest robe or pajamas ready to slip into afterwards—just like at the spa!
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