Janell Loving
Spa treatments allow us to escape and
be in the moment, away from everything that depletes our inner peace
and calm. To create the wellness, balance and pampering we deserve
it is important to encourage at least a monthly maintenance
appointment to the spa. What can we do in-between scheduled
appointments to help maintain our wellness, balance and well –
ultimately our sanity? Below are a few things I have found that help
keep me going between those treasured spa times.
Use any of the following tips to extend
and create the wellness you deserve between spa trips.
Natural Exfoliants
I love body scrubs. There is nothing
better than silky smooth skin, and the feeling that my body is
comparable to the touch of silk. If you are like me, that amazing
feeling doesn't stay as long as I would like on those very dry and
over looked areas of the body – heels, knees and elbows. In
between my monthly trips to the spa, I have found an amazing pick me
up to any weekday shower to keep those rough dry spots soft &
smooth . Cut a fresh orange in half and apply to the area in
question. The orange works to slough away dry skin, and gives a
fresh citrus wakeup to start the day. Try this on one of those
particularly trying Monday mornings – it doesn't require more than
3 to 5 minutes of additional time in the shower, and you will be
surprised by the softness of your skin and the enhancement to your
mood!
Essential Oils
Signature scents are part of the
aromatherapy experience at most Day Spas. My favorite day spa's
signature scent is a delicious blend of essentials oils and herbs.
For me, a great way to extend the spa experience is to immerse myself
in the signature scent of the spa. I purchase the massage oil that
they use in most of their signature treatments and use it to refresh
and renew my senses in-between spa treatments. The massage oil can
be used as a hydrating oil after a bath to enhance relaxation and
create a sense of calm or to create your own ayurvedic treatment by
using the spa oil to give yourself a head to toe warm oil massage
before crawling into bed. I love the way the aromatic presence of
the oil creates a sense of quiet and calm and helps renew the spirit
after a long day.
Herbal Facial Steam
Skin has a tendency to become dry
during the winter months. A steam treatment can bring back the glow
of summer. Moist heat hydrates skin and boosts circulation, bringing
oxygen to the facial area. It also helps promote skin clarity. Work
with your esthetician to determine the best herbs to use for your
skin type and try an at home steam in between facials to help
maintain the skin's beauty. I prefer a combination of Lavender &
Calendula blossoms with several drops of Geranium essential oil. At
least once a month I turn my bathroom sink into my personal sauna to
rejuvenate my attitude and keep my face and neck hydrated between
facials.
Staff Picks
The next time you are in your local day
spa ask your therapist or esthetician what their favorite product is.
Speaking as a former day spa employee, I can tell you, most of us are
product junkies, and guaranteed, we have something that we love. When
you are inquiring about the latest love, be sure to ask how they use
it and what they love about it. Some of my favorite products were
discovered because my massage therapist or esthetician couldn't live
without it. The product I can't live without right now – The
Dead Sea Face & Body Mud Masque by amber,
http://store.amberproducts.com/browse.cfm/4,796.html
the Damiana, Marigold, and German Chamomile infused mud make my
body feel like silk, and I've already told you how much I love that!
There are many things that encourage
the relaxation and extension of your spa experiences. Think about
the things that you enjoy most and treat yourself to something that
can help re-create the experience at home. In the spirit of
conserving and making the most of each experience we have, I hope
that these tips will allow you to find a little peace and wellness
in each and every day.
Here's to extending your spa experience
until your next appointment.....
