9 a.m. exams, 8 hour study sessions at Weldon and 4 hours of sleep can take a toll on your mind, body and spirit. Crammed with all those formulas and facts, with little sleep and endless exposure to Weldon’s grey walls, your mind and body could do with some relaxation. Normally this would be the perfect time for someone to give you a spa day present, but instead of waiting for that special someone to read your mind, why not create the same experience at home? This week we’ll be giving you delicious and incredible spa-worthy recipes for your face, body and hair so that you can get back to tackling those exams feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
Face
Start your mini-spacation with any one of these easy and refreshing face masks.
To help fight breakouts – The Strawberry Mask
You will need:
1 Egg white
3 or 4 Large strawberries, hulled
1 Tablespoon honey
1 Tablespoon fine cornmeal
Beat egg white in a bowl until frothy then blend strawberries and honey. Add blended mixture andcornmeal to egg white and mix. Apply to wet, clean face and leave on for twenty minutes then rinse.
You will need:
1/2 avocado
1 tablespoon yogurt
1 egg white
1/3 teaspoon lemon juice
Mix all ingredient in a bowl and apply to damp skin. Leave on for ten to fifteen minutes then rinse.
For glowing skin: Banana Scrub
You will need: Image Source:http://www.beauty-advices.com
1 tablespoon oats (not instant)
1 teaspoon yogurt
1/2 banana
Use a blender to grind the oats then add the banana and yogurt and blend into a paste. Dampen your face with warm water and gently massage the scrub on your face, you can also use this on your neck and chest. Leave on for one to three minutes then rinse.
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Body
After a soothing face mask, it’s time to pamper your body. Start with this incredible sugar scrub thatleaves your skin super soft:
Sugar Scrub
You will need:
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup raw oatmeal
1 cup olive oil
Mix all the ingredients together and then apply on dry skin, using your hands. Apply this all over your body in slow circles. After scrubbing gently all over, step into the shower and rinse off. Image Source:http://www.rtroncampus.com
In-Home Sauna
To create a more spa-like environment, turn your shower into a sauna. Turn your shower to its hottest temperature and leave it on for about 20 minutes. While your bathroom fills with steam, take a washcloth and spray it with your favorite scented oil – lavender, rosemary or vanilla are great de-stressing scents. When you step into your bath, put the washcloth up to your face and take a deep breath of your soothing scent – it’s a great way to de-stress and it helps clear up sinuses.
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Bath
Light some candles, throw in some rose petals for good measure and you’ve got yourself the best at-home spa experience! A glass of wine and the latest issue of Vogue don’t hurt either!
Blissful Rose Water Bath:
You will need:
2 cups Epsom salt
4-5 drops Rose essential Oil, or as much as you want
Petals from one rose
Mix Epsom salt with the rose essential oil in bowl, then add the scented salt mixture to a hot running bath; scatter rose petals in the water, get in and relax.
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After Bath Treatment
After a relaxing bath, slather on some of this lotion that’s perfect for dry skin:
Coconut and Rosemary Lotion
You will need:
1/2 cut base lotion
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 teaspoon avocado oil
10 drops rosehip oil
Mix all of the ingredients together for a soothing cream.
Sources:
http://www.cosmopolitan.com/hairstyles-beauty/skin-care-makeup/home-spa-treatment-recipe#slide-5