by elizabeth everett

Created on: August 14, 2007

The trick to creating a spa experience in your own home is emulating the ambiance and relaxing atmosphere similar to a spa. You need to be able to fully relax and enjoy your at home treatment, so you want to find a time where your home will be the most quiet and have minimal disruptions. Once you have established a time for your treatment you have many at home spa options to choose from.

- Always a great idea, is the at home pedicure. All you need is a small foot tub filled with warm water, maybe add some sea salts to the water; a pumice stone, to scrub away calluses; a file to shape your nails, and some polish! While you are soaking play some relaxing music and light some candles to really indulge.

- A relaxing bath is another wonderful idea. Fill your tub with warm water, add some soothing bath oils, and jump in. To bathe in luxury, add milk and rose petals like the ancient Egyptians did for incredible skin softening. Add an eye mask while your soak to block out distracting light. Some relaxing music and candles surrounding the tub will also add to your experience.

- A facial! It is so important to take care of your skin, so treat yourself to an at home facial. Cleanse, tone, and exfoliate. Then apply a mask that is right for your skin. While the mask is sitting, put some cool teabags on your eyes and lay down. Enjoy some relaxing music and take the time to daydream. When its time to wash the mask off, your eyes are going to be brighter and less puffy from the tea bags! Remove the mask with a nice warm towel and apply a moisturizer. Finish off with a SPF, and enjoy your smooth complexion!

You don't have to break the bank to enjoy a spa treatment. It is not hard to take an hour or so out of your day to pamper yourself, and all you need is some common household items. When you take this time for yourself, you help minimize stress in your life; you will feel better and healthier. These are easy ideas, yet are just as enjoyable as a high priced spa treatment. You never even have to change from your pajamas!

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