Home spa treatments 101.

Any treatment used in Life Styling – whether big or small is a rewarding way to compliment all the changes that are being made.

It is fabulous if you have the opportunity, to have a professional treatment to compliment what you’re doing. And I love the times I have been able to lend myself to a professional therapist and be able to use all the facilities a spa day offers.

And then, there are times where I want to feel those benefits in my own privacy – and create the treatments with all of the ingredients that specifically are suited to my needs.

I would like then to describe to you my routine, and to explain the purpose behind each step…

i. Exfoliation. So, the primary goal of exfoliation is to remove dead skin cells, boost circulation and lymphatic drainage. This can be done with any body scrub. However, I like to make my own with specific ingredients that are anti-inflammatory. It only has two ingredients and most of us will already have them in our cupboards. The first is Himalayan salt (normal salt can be used, but I do recommend Himalayan as the minerals it possesses is super beneficial) and Extra Virgin olive oil (which contains antioxidants that helps protect against free radicals that lead to wrinkles and premature aging). I place the Himalayan salt into a container that has a lid, and then pour the Extra virgin olive oil over the salt and cover. When ready to use I spoon out a small amount into the palm of my hands and gently rub over my body. Rinsing off with warm water, I wrap in a nice warm fluffy towel and prepare for the next step…

ii. Soaking in a hot Himalayan Salt bath. Himalayan bath salts are known to reduce inflammation. Regular soaks provide a relaxing and calming experience, helping melt away joint and muscular pain, decreasing stress and improving emotional health. I will put a generous cup of salts into my bathtub and fill it with as hot a water I can comfortably soak in. I will also make sure I have drunk plenty of water before bathing and have more water on hand for after as it can have a dehydrating effect. While soaking, my body will go through a process called “Osmosis” where my body absorbs the salt’s minerals while simultaneously releasing toxins.

iii. Massage with Extra Virgin Olive Oil. This strengthens circulation, rejuvenate tissues and ease any pain or inflammation. Using olive oil topically massaging it into the face or body can help with calming redness and irritation caused by acne or psoriasis. However, if I want to concentrate on massaging my body I add an essential oil, this is an added ingredient to help soothe tired painful joints. Adding a few drops of eucalyptus oil helps reduce inflammatory pain, frankincense or sometimes termed as Boswellia has been used for thousands of years to treat ailments including chronic pain. Lavender contains active substances that are anti-inflammatory and cell regenerating. My favourite is ginger essential oil it has a long-standing reputation for reducing inflammation and it works really well for me. I think if you use any of these essential oils it will compliment your Life Styling, and by using your sense of smell it should help you make the choice as to which one is suitable for you. Always dilute the essential oil with olive oil before massaging into your warm and relaxed skin.

This routine is a wonderful way to treat your body and aids to your Life Styling in so many ways, as well as the practical that I’ve listed above it is also that purposeful self-care that you are giving to yourself, letting your body know it deserves to be indulged this way.

I invite you to put aside some time and follow my home spa treatment and enjoy the benefits, and be creative light candles add your favourite music to accompany the home spa experience.

If you are curious about Life Styling and would like to know more about eliminating chronic pain, it might be the time to reach out…