We all know that June is a month of global wellness! While Global Wellness Day (11 June) may have passed, it’s not too late to celebrate. In fact, we believe every day should be a wellness day where we focus on rejuvenating our mind and body from the inside out. Well, what better way to do that than with an ultimate spa day?
Going to the spa can be extremely relaxing but it’s usually heavy on the wallet and time-consuming. It can also be overwhelming at times as there are so many options to choose from. Instead, bring the spa home with our spa ideas! We have curated a list of our absolute favorite things to do to relax and rejuvenate after a stressful day. Most of these tips are easy to do and are light on the wallet. Let’s take a look at a few ways you can focus on your wellness this month with a DIY spa at home!
How to do Spa at Home
Here are a couple of spa ideas to help you learn how to do spa at home and truly celebrate wellness, in the best way possible.
1. Take a Relaxing Soak
There’s not much that’s more relaxing than ending a long day with a warm soak. Whether it’s in a luxe bathtub or a jacuzzi, soaking in a tub is the best way to unwind. You can read more about the benefits of spa here if you are considering investing in a hot tub. As an added bonus, you can throw in a bath bomb or bath salts to improve the relaxation factor. You can click here to read about how you can make your own bath bomb.
2. Indulge in Skincare
Taking care of your skin is crucial to having a DIY spa at home. You can make your own homemade face masks or invest in some quality skincare to feel luxurious and pampered during your spa day at home.
3. Play Relaxing Music
Whether calming music or hard rock relaxes you, we aren’t here to judge. No spa day at home is complete without some tunes to set the mood and uplift your spirits. Light up some candles while you're at it and dim your lights, so you can feel completely at peace. As an added bonus, ensure the candles are scented to stimulate your olfactory senses as well. You can check out this blog on how bathroom aromatherapies can help boost your mood and elevate your DIY spa at home.
4. Cleanse Yourself in Steam
Steam can be extremely soothing for the body and besides the obvious relaxation factor, steam can help open up your pores and help you achieve glowy skin. Check out this video on the benefits of a steam bath and how it can help improve your wellness.
5. Indulge in a Massage
Massages don’t just have to be something you indulge in once a year, when you’re on vacation. One of the key components of a DIY spa at home is rejuvenating yourself with a massage that can cure your tired shoulders and prepare you for the next day. Besides just giving yourself a massage, you can try a massage chair or a hot tub with massaging jets to awaken your muscles and help you relax after a hectic day!
While indulging in an at-home spa may appear like a superficial task, it is a key part of self-care and mental health. A spa day is meant to be a time for yourself to reflect, de-stress and rejuvenate, in any way that’s comfortable to you. Pampering yourself can be highly beneficial for your holistic well-being and avoid burnouts that many youngsters suffer from nowadays. With the help of these spa ideas, you can have the ultimate spa day at home and celebrate Global Wellness Day the way it was meant to be celebrated!