The Essential Items for a Spa Night at Home

You’ve just spent another long week grinding away at your job and you’re exhausted. You’ve got several layers of dry shampoo in your hair and the veggies you bought at the start of the week have begun rotting in the fridge. You swore you’d start using that gym membership this week…

Self-care can feel like an unachievable luxury on weeks when your stress levels are higher than usual. It is often the first thing to fall to the wayside when life ramps up. When you start feeling overwhelmed, the solution can be as simple as taking it back to the basics and having a home spa night.

To have a truly convincing home spa night, you’re going to need the right combination of products. However, that one sad and abandoned bottle of bubble bath that you got three years ago for Christmas is faring no better than those veggies in the fridge. Don’t stress, below is your guide to the home spa essentials. Try these products and pamper yourself tonight!

For the Bath 

First things first, a high-quality soap is a home spa basic. The perfect soap will combine soothing scents with a hydrating cleanser. Bubbly Belle soap bar products are a luxurious option if you’re looking for a handmade product that nourishes and moisturizes. Their lavender body bar is a great option to help you relax and unwind in the evening. They also have an oatmeal & honey body bar that will make your skin feel silky smooth and hydrated. Additionally, they have exfoliating soaps and multi soap bundle options available if you like to switch it up. Finish off your bath with a Gua Sha facial treatment before wrapping yourself in one of your plush towels.

For Relaxation 

If the stress and worries of the day keep you from getting fully immersed in your home spa night, give CBD a try. CBD has been rising in popularity over the past few years. If you are not familiar with what CBD is, it is best described as the non-psychoactive component of the hemp plant. It will not get you high like the psychoactive component THC, but you will feel the calming effects. Due to its effectiveness, it is often used as a sleep aid or to help treat anxiety. Putting a couple of CBD sleep drops under your tongue before slipping into the bubble bath is the perfect way to allow your body to slip into complete relaxation.

For Snacks 

Taking your home spa night to the next level with decadent snack options is essential to the full experience. When planning spa night snacks, you are going to want something that is light and non-messy but still lavish. Charcuterie boards are perfect for your spa night as they can be tailored to your preferences and quantity needs. They are also fun to prepare and easy to clean up, because no one wants to wash dishes after the spa. There are infinite ways to create the perfect board. To help get you started, here are the essential components for an elevated charcuterie board:

·   Cheese (duh), the more variety the better. Use a combination of soft and hard cheeses.

·   Cured meat (salamis, prosciutto, ect)

·   A combination of nuts, dried or fresh fruit, figs, or fruit spreads

·   Caviar, it doesn’t just have to be for special occasions, you’re worth it any day.

For the Hair 

Once you’ve enjoyed a soak in the tub, you’re going to want to nourish your hair. Hair products can be especially overwhelming. There are dozens of brands to choose from and each brand has 5 different types of shampoo alone. Fortunately, there are now custom hair products that make it simple by matching you with the correct products through a quiz. Custom hair care lines have been on the rise for the past couple of years, and it is easy to see why. There is a lot more to our hair types than the standard curly, wavy, or straight. A custom hair product factors in your hairstyling habits, lifestyle, age, and hormones in addition to hair type. Most haircare products are designed for the masses, but your hair deserves treatment that is specifically formulated for its unique needs.

For the Senses 

When you walk into a spa, you are typically met with a wave of calming aromas. Perhaps you’re smelling jasmine or lavender? All you know is a couple of seconds spent in the lobby of a spa is all it takes to feel instantly in Zen mode. To really sell the experience at your home spa you’re going to need to replicate the soothing scents of the actual spa. Candles are great to set the mood, but the best way to achieve that lasting fragrance is a high-quality room spray. The perfect room spray will permeate your senses and transport you to paradise, so don’t skip this step.

For the Vibe

Now that you’ve got the products, the snacks, and the aromas handled, the final mood-setting ingredient is the music. You’ll want to have plenty of spa-friendly options of course. Which type of music will provide you with the ideal calming effects? Will you go with smooth jazz? Or perhaps a few Frank Sinatra songs? The vibe is up to you at your home spa. Once you get the sound right, you’re ready to wash away all the stress of the week and treat yourself to an enviable spa night.

BONUS SELF CARE TIP 

Treating yourself to a home spa weekly is an essential and much-loved part of many self-care routines. However, that’s not to say you shouldn’t make time to treat yourself to a trip to the actual spa. Sometimes you just want to be taken care of and there are many amazing and modern treatments that can only be done by a professional. Supplementing your home wellness routine with a trip to the spa is a great way to make yourself feel extra special.

Infrared light and sauna therapy are fantastic ways to take your routine to the next level. Infrared light therapy uses high-intensity red, blue, and infrared LEDs which are positioned close to the skin to stimulate white blood cells to repair damaged tissues and increase collagen production. This treatment can also trigger the release of endorphins, the feel-good hormone. The infrared saunas promote a deep detoxifying sweat which is known to help in reducing stress, improving energy and supporting the elimination of toxins.

These treatments overall provide deep relaxation and health optimization without the hassle and discomfort of traditional saunas. If you are looking for an innovative spa treatment to up your wellness game, infrared therapy is definitely something worth checking out next time you want to hit the spa.

Now that you have the 411 on how to create the perfect home spa night, you’ll have no excuse to not treat yourself to a little self-care this weekend. When Monday comes around, you’ll be feeling refreshed and ready to take on a new week. Making time for self-care is important and it’s totally possible that your home spa night will expand into other areas of your life. Maybe you’ll even skip the takeout this week and tackle those veggies in the fridge. Until then enjoy your much-needed, and pampering addition to your wellness routine.