If you are ever craving a weekend of peace but can’t make it to the spa, rest assured you can recreate the experience at home. By following these tips you will treat your mind and body to total relaxation, which is essential to good health and wellness. So, light those candles, turn on that spa music and get started!
1. Whip Up a Clean Dessert
There’s nothing like spending a relaxing afternoon in a bathrobe indulging in a sweet yet healthy treat. Try this Avocado Brownie Recipe made with Eggland’s Best eggs, which contain 10x more Vitamin E than ordinary eggs. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that fights free radicals and can help protect your skin from UV damage (in addition to sunscreen), which slows down aging in your cells.
2. Sip on Spa Water
Spas always have delicious water with fresh fruits and herbs, but you can have fun creating combinations of your own! A beauty favorite is lemon and cucumber, both of which flush toxins and reduce puffiness. Let it infuse and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes and then sip on it in the bathtub to stay hydrated.
3. Make Your Own Anti-Aging Mask
Become your very own esthetician and apply a homemade anti-aging face mask that is good enough to eat! Simply mix together 1 tablespoon of Greek yogurt with 1 teaspoon of honey and ½ teaspoon of cocoa powder. Apply to clean skin and wash off after 30 minutes. The Greek yogurt soothes skin, cocoa powder contains antioxidants (which protect the skin from free radicals) and honey is moisturizing. Wear it in the bath to open up your pores.
4. Brush Your Body
We brush our hair and teeth, so why not brush our largest organ, our skin? Dry brushing has been around for years, but lately it has been getting extra attention, and for good reason! Dry brushing exfoliates, stimulates the lymphatic system, battles cellulite and it feels invigorating. Before getting into the bath, using a natural bristle brush, start from your feet and work up your body gently in upward, smooth strokes.
5. Soak It Up
Create a luxurious bath experience in the comfort of your home. Turn on your favorite relaxing music and pour two cups of Epsom salts in the water to ease muscle tension. Take it to the next level by adding soothing essential oils such as lavender and eucalyptus or energize your bath by adding fresh sliced ginger and lemon.
6. Create a Superfood Lunch
Bring a nutritious, fancy spa lunch to your own kitchen by making one of these recipes - Soba Noodles, Chopped Detox Salad, or Summer Rolls. Eggland’s Best eggs contain 38% more lutein than ordinary eggs, which is considered an anti-aging nutrient that benefits your eyes, brain and heart and provides antioxidants that protect your skin from damage.
7. All Natural DIY Exfoliator
Exfoliating treatments are popular at spas, but you can recreate the experience using this recipe: Combine 1/2 cup of coconut oil with 1/3 cup sugar, and 1/3 cup coffee grounds in a bowl and mix together. Scrub all over your body and then rinse off for extra smooth, glowing skin. You will l feel like you’re being pampered at a tropical spa in no time.
8. Namaste at Home
Yoga has plenty of benefits when it comes to relaxation and increased focus. It also helps as we age to increase flexibility and balance, strengthen the core and increase muscle mass to help prevent bone loss. Search for yoga videos online and follow along for the perfect, low impact at-home workout.