With the crazy winter finally finishing up and leading
straight into a week of holidays and festivities, the chances are good that you’re
more than ready for a relaxing spa day: I know that I am. My skin is crying out
for it just as intensely as my psyche is! If you’re in the same boat, and don’t
have the time or money to spend an entire afternoon at the spa (no matter how glorious
it may sound) here are a few recipes for you to have your own spa day at home!
Let’s start with the hair. If you’re ready for a good
conditioning treatment, here’s a simple and fast recipe! Pop 1 avocado (peeled
and cubed), 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, and 1 tablespoon of honey into your
blender and mix well. Wash your hair as usual, and then comb mixture through it.
Wrap in cellophane and cover with a shower cap. Let it sit for at least 15
minutes and then rinse out well! This will leave your hair soft and silky,
while helping to even out the pH of your scalp (leaving it not to dry and not
too oily).
Next, we’ll work on healing those winter-chapped hands.
Start with a simple scrub of ½ cup of olive oil and ½ cup of sugar. Mix them
into a paste, massage over hands lightly, and then rinse off well. Next pop ¼ of
honey (if not a little more) into the microwave for about 20 second to liquefy
it (maybe a little more, maybe a little less depending on your microwave).
Apply the honey to your hands and have a helper wrap them up in cellophane. Sit
back and relax for about 30 minutes, allowing the honey to sooth and enrich
your freshly exfoliated skin. Rinse away with warm water when you’re done.
Lastly, let’s greet the world with a glowing smile! I tend
to post up face mask ideas often because they’re one of my favorite ways to
unwind. This time, though, I figured why not go for something a little fancier!
For this luscious mask you’ll start with 2 kiwis, 3 tablespoons of plain yogurt
(regular or greek), 1 tablespoon of OJ, and 1 tablespoon of your preferred oil
(almond, olive, sunflower, etc). Peel your kiwis and pop them in the blends. Puree
them well, and then add the rest of your ingredients and blend well. Your mask
should be creamy with just a touch of exfoliating properties (from your kiwi
seeds). Apply all over your face, avoiding your eyes. Sit back, relax, and
allow drying fully on your skin (usually about 10 to 15 minutes). Rinse off
with warm water, and put any remaining mask in the fridge because it’s good for
up to a week! (That means you can have a spa-mask-Monday if you’d like, too!)
Posted on Apr 18 2014 12:33PM
By LIFamilies
