I want to have a spa day at home what should I do?

Question

I want to have a spa at home (for a day) have any ideas on what i should do for it?

Answer 1

Here's a mini-pedicure idea, I do it at home often:

1. I plug the bathtub drain when I shower, so my feet get a 10-20 minute soak.

2. Sitting on the edge of the tub, I scrub off the dead skin with a pumice stone.

3. I wash and rinse my feet and then dry them.

4. I push back my cuticles with a cuticle stick, and scrape them off (some people trim them).

5. I trim, file and buff my nails (I use the nail file on the tops of my big toes to smooth them and prep them for polish).

6. I keep clear polish on my toes all the time, and paint them with a colour for special occasions.

7. Wait until after you apply nail polish to moisturise, otherwise the nail polish won't stick. I do this about twice a week, and it really doesn't take very long, maybe an extra 10 minutes compared to 45 for a regular pedicure.

Sometimes I put a bunch of moisturiser on and put a pair of old socks over my feet to let them 'cook' in the moisturiser a bit.

Answer 2

Find a Mary Kay consultant in your area and have them do a spa party in your home and invite some friends.

Answer 3

1) Give yourself a facial, manicure & pedicure (even if you don't apply polish). You can also deep condition your hair and/or whiten your teeth w/ an at home product.

One good homemade mask recipe:
1/3 cup plain whole milk yogurt, 1tbsp. honey & a bit of ground oatmeal. Apply a layer & leave it on for 10 mins. Rinse off w/ tepid water.

Yogurt - loosens dead skin cells
Honey - humectant w/ anti-bacterial properties
Oatmeal - optional; soothes & helps remove dry skin

Face mask recipe for oily skin: crush up 6 plain, uncoated aspirin tablets and mix it w/ a little water or aloe to make mask.

For combination/oily skin: apply thin layer of plain milk of magnesia. Let dry for 15 minutes or so. Rinse w/ tepid water & face cloth. This helps tighten pores & get rid of excess oil.

You can make a paste of baking soda & water to make a face scrub. Be sure to rub it GENTLY over your face to remove dead, flaky skin.

Here's a link for more skin & hair treatments using avocado: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/avocado-kitchen-cupboard-beauty-tips.html

Link to how to give yourself a manicure video demos: http://www.videojug.com/tag/nails

For pedicure, you can add 2 cups of whole milk to the soaking basin. The milk fat will moisturize & the lactic acid will help slough off dead skin.

DIY manicure & pedicure:
http://www.cosmeticscop.com/learn/body.asp?ID=208


You can make a homemade skin scrub by mixing olive oil or baby oil w/ sugar or salt to make a paste. Be sure to rinse well - esp. if you use it on your feet!

2) Set up your favorite songs on your I-Pod or CD players. Have your favorite movies on hand.

3) Make yourself some healthy treats - like herbal iced tea, sparkling water, a fresh salad, your favorite fruits cut up w/ vanilla yogurt for dipping. You can also chill some water & add orange, lemon & cucumber slices for flavor. Mint works well too.

4) Make sure your place is tidy. Get yourself some fresh flowers or light a few candles. Wear your favorite comfy clothes. Have fresh towels & your favorite body products ready in the bathroom.

5) Turn off your cell phone, land line - let calls go to voice mail. Stay off the computer. Avoid news channels.

Answer 4

buy a kick *** hot tub, and white wine