Whether you’re stressed out from the current state of the world or just need to give yourself a little TLC, creating an indulgent post-shower (or bath) ritual can really make all the difference in your day. Self-care is important, not just to keep ourselves looking our best, but it’s also important for our mental health. Self care is self love, so give yourself a little extra love. Here are five super simple self-care ideas to pamper yourself from head to toe, all in the comfort of your own home!
- Set the Mood
Turn your bathroom into a peaceful oasis by creating a spa-like ambience. Make a soothing playlist, light some candles, and make yourself a comforting ginger tea. Ginger tea is a wonderful self-care drink as it has zero caffeine, aids digestion, soothes upset tummies, and is super soothing on a cold day. Here’s a quick and easy recipe for a simple and yummy fresh ginger and lemon tea.
Things you’ll need:
- – Water
- – 1 inch piece of ginger per cup of water
- – Lemon
- – Honey (optional)
- Scrub ginger well. (Not necessary to peel.)
- Grate ginger, or alternatively, toss in a blender with a bit of water until mostly blended.
- Place water and ginger in a pot on the stove and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Strain liquid through a sieve into a mug, add a squeeze of lemon and honey to taste and voila!
Of course, if tea is not your thing, feel free to swap it out for wine!
2. Smoothing Body Scrub
Body scrubs are great to use regularly because they remove dead skin and boost circulation, all while making your skin ultra smooth — And there’s no need to buy that expensive body scrub when you can easily make one at home with things you probably already have in your kitchen. Try this energizing coffee scrub rich in antioxidants to get a healthy glow all over!
Things you’ll need:
- Sugar
- Coconut oil
- Ground or instant coffee
- Mix equal parts sugar, coconut oil, and coffee grounds.
- Gently rub mixture all over your body on dry skin.
- Leave on for a few minutes then rinse thoroughly and check out that silky smooth skin in all its glory.
3. Luxurious Mani & Pedi
A great way to indulge in self care while also getting those hands and feet in tip top shape is a luxe mani and pedi. However, there’s no need to go to the salon for it. With a nail kit like SNS Dip Powder Nail Kits, you can easily give yourself a beautiful nail treatment right at home. This kit provides you with everything you’ll need to create beautiful flawless manis and pedis all by yourself. Not only is it a fun activity to do, it can also be very relaxing. Check out this tutorial that gives you a step by step guide on how to create the perfect dip powder manicure.
- Moisturizing Hair Mask
Give those locks a little love by creating a super hydrating hair mask with ingredients you may already have right at home. While there’s many ingredients you can use – avocado, banana, beer, mayonnaise — we’ve seen it all. Keep it simple and reduce the mess with this ultra nourishing hair mask with only 2 ingredients that will reduce frizz, soothe an itchy scalp, moisturize your hair, and promote hair growth.
Things you’ll need:
- Coconut Oil
- Castor Oil
- A few drops of essential oil (optional)
- Mix ingredients together in a bowl or a squeeze bottle for easy application.
- After shower, towel dry hair until just damp.
- Section hair, apply the mask on the scalp, and give yourself a little head massage.
- Finish applying the mask all over your hair from root to tip.
- Wrap hair in a towel or shower cap to lock in the mask.
- Leave on for 20 minutes or overnight.
5. Hydrating Face Mask
We can’t think of anything better than a DIY face mask when it comes to self care and pampering your skin, and the best part is, you most likely have all the ingredients in your kitchen — are you starting to notice a trend? Depending on your skin type and skin care needs, there’s a DIY face mask just for you. However, we’ll leave you with a great avocado, oat, and honey face mask recipe that’s gentle enough for most skin types and will have your skin glowing. The avocado and oats will soothe inflammation and plump the skin with hydration while the honey, a natural anti-bacterial and humectant, clears breakouts and locks in moisture.
Things you’ll need:
- 1/4 of a ripe avocado
- 1 tbsp rolled oats
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- Mix all ingredients together until smooth.
- Apply the mask to clean, dry your face and leave it on for 20 minutes.
- Gently remove the mask with a warm, wet towel.
- Finish off with serums, moisturizers, and eye cream of choice.