Mesandy
08-16-2007, 04:52 PM
I try to go to a health spa/fitness resort twice a year. I try to go to my favorite day spa once a month. And I try to create my own mini-spa experience at home once a week.
The following is my routine. It may not appeal or work for you. But if you get even one new idea, then investing your time to read this article is worthwhile.
1. Set aside one and a half to two hours when there is a high confidence of being uninterrupted
2. Prepare the bathroom:
Light a candle. My favorite lately has been Mississippi River Traders /Exporters Aromatherapy Candles (Knowledge, Harmony, Tranquillity ) I also have used the Stress Relief Candle from the Bath & Body Works
Start filling the bathtub with tolerably hot water
Put about a tablespoon each of the following into the tub under the running water:
Crabtree & Evelyn's Citrus Body Shampoo
Crabtree & Evelyn''s Aloe Shower & Bath Gel
Bath & Body Work's Stress Relief Mineral Bath Salts
(I don't remember how I came up with this combination, but I like it better than any of the more expensive spa products I've tried)
or
Aromafloria's Sensual Harmony
Make sure the following is easily accessible from the tub:
A washcloth
A razor with a new blade
A nylon net scrubbing puff
Oil of Olay Moisturizing Body Wash
Attach an inflatable terry cloth pillow to the wall behind the tub
3. Take care of maintenance - remove fingernail ,etc
4. Apply a facial mask
5. Dry brush entire body to exfoliate
6. Rub Jurlique's OPC Tea Tree Body Exfoliating Gel all over body
7. Get into the tub
8. Lay back and rest head on pillow
9. Practice relaxation techniques for 10-15 minutes
Take a few deep, cleansing breaths
Clear the mind of all outside thoughts and concerns
Mindfully tell the muscles to relax. Start with the face, move on to the neck, shoulders, and finish with the toes.
10. Remove the facial mask with the washcloth.
11. Put Oil of Olay Body Wash on the net puff and scrub all over. Use the foam from this to shave face and underarms.
12. Rinse off, get out of the tub,and pat dry.
13. Gently apply a moisturizing body lotion. I like High Desert available from Enchantment Resort. I also like St. Ives Swiss Formula Aloe Vera Therapy Lotion.
14. Apply a moisturizing face cream. I like St. Ives Swiss Formula Alpha Hydroxy Facial Renewal Lotion. I also use a few drops of Jurlique's eye gel around my eyes to combat puffiness and dark circles.
15. I then put something comfortable on, lie down on my bed, and listen to a hypnotic relaxation cassette tape.
16. Shape and polish nails.
This routine leaves my skin feeling soft and the rest of me feeling very refreshed. Even if you don't follow my routine, I think it's important to establish one of your own. Everyone needs and deserves to pamper themselves now and then.
well this would work for both men as well as women , so i would recommed try this once alone or with ur gf/bf or wife/hubby and tell me abt the experience and i'm sure this would work wonders for u , cuz it as really help me a lot at times when i'm depressed or had anxiety or panic attacks.
thanks,
mesandy:)
The following is my routine. It may not appeal or work for you. But if you get even one new idea, then investing your time to read this article is worthwhile.
1. Set aside one and a half to two hours when there is a high confidence of being uninterrupted
2. Prepare the bathroom:
Light a candle. My favorite lately has been Mississippi River Traders /Exporters Aromatherapy Candles (Knowledge, Harmony, Tranquillity ) I also have used the Stress Relief Candle from the Bath & Body Works
Start filling the bathtub with tolerably hot water
Put about a tablespoon each of the following into the tub under the running water:
Crabtree & Evelyn's Citrus Body Shampoo
Crabtree & Evelyn''s Aloe Shower & Bath Gel
Bath & Body Work's Stress Relief Mineral Bath Salts
(I don't remember how I came up with this combination, but I like it better than any of the more expensive spa products I've tried)
or
Aromafloria's Sensual Harmony
Make sure the following is easily accessible from the tub:
A washcloth
A razor with a new blade
A nylon net scrubbing puff
Oil of Olay Moisturizing Body Wash
Attach an inflatable terry cloth pillow to the wall behind the tub
3. Take care of maintenance - remove fingernail ,etc
4. Apply a facial mask
5. Dry brush entire body to exfoliate
6. Rub Jurlique's OPC Tea Tree Body Exfoliating Gel all over body
7. Get into the tub
8. Lay back and rest head on pillow
9. Practice relaxation techniques for 10-15 minutes
Take a few deep, cleansing breaths
Clear the mind of all outside thoughts and concerns
Mindfully tell the muscles to relax. Start with the face, move on to the neck, shoulders, and finish with the toes.
10. Remove the facial mask with the washcloth.
11. Put Oil of Olay Body Wash on the net puff and scrub all over. Use the foam from this to shave face and underarms.
12. Rinse off, get out of the tub,and pat dry.
13. Gently apply a moisturizing body lotion. I like High Desert available from Enchantment Resort. I also like St. Ives Swiss Formula Aloe Vera Therapy Lotion.
14. Apply a moisturizing face cream. I like St. Ives Swiss Formula Alpha Hydroxy Facial Renewal Lotion. I also use a few drops of Jurlique's eye gel around my eyes to combat puffiness and dark circles.
15. I then put something comfortable on, lie down on my bed, and listen to a hypnotic relaxation cassette tape.
16. Shape and polish nails.
This routine leaves my skin feeling soft and the rest of me feeling very refreshed. Even if you don't follow my routine, I think it's important to establish one of your own. Everyone needs and deserves to pamper themselves now and then.
well this would work for both men as well as women , so i would recommed try this once alone or with ur gf/bf or wife/hubby and tell me abt the experience and i'm sure this would work wonders for u , cuz it as really help me a lot at times when i'm depressed or had anxiety or panic attacks.
thanks,
mesandy:)