Creating an at-home spa day for women who have a whole day to themselves can be a luxurious and rejuvenating experience. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the ultimate at-home spa treatment:

Morning:

1. Start with a Relaxing Bath: Fill your bathtub with warm water and add our natural paraben-free, toxin-free, lake-safe natural soaps, shampoos and conditioners, Salty Sugar Scrubs, and bath bombs for a luxurious soak. Consider scents like lavender for relaxation or eucalyptus for invigoration. Light some candles and play soothing music such as Enya or a frequency at 432 Htz (If you have ever listened to the Beatles, Bob Marley, and some Jimi Hendrix, you will know it.  You can easily find songs on this frequency with a quick search on YouTube to enhance the ambiance.  Then, rev it up and take an ice-cold shower for as long as you can.  This helps increase the chemicals in your brain called dopamine, which helps with your hard work/REWARD system.  Stock up on the best bath bombs here!
2. Exfoliating Body Scrub: After soaking for the amount of time to calm your Vagus Nerve, use our Salty Sugar scrub. Focus on rough areas like elbows, knees, and heels to reveal smooth, glowing skin. Rinse off the scrub and pat your skin dry.
3. Apply a Kaolin Clay Mask.  Here’s a medically reviewed article on why it helps, how to properly apply, and why it works to treat acne, blackheads, oily skin, dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, and rosacea.
4. Deep Conditioning Hair Treatment: Apply a nourishing hair mask such as the Hair Renewal Boost to your hair, focusing on the scalp and the ends with a massage for at least 10 minutes. If you are lucky enough to have a family member help, it will feel heavenly.  See our article on how to properly treat your hair, which is an indicator of your overall health.  Wrap your hair in a warm towel or shower cap to help the product penetrate deeply. Leave it on for the recommended time while you relax in the bath.

Midday:

1. Do Cardio:  Dance like everyone’s watchin, run as fast and as far as you can.  Grab a rope and twirl.  Do your thang girl!  10-15 minutes or as long as you last.  Then do more!  Are you tired already? Did you forget to eat a great breakfast with protein and choline, such as an egg and kimchi burrito?
2. Facial Steam: Boil water in a pot and transfer it to a heat-safe bowl. Add a few drops of essential oils like tea tree or peppermint for a refreshing steam. Drape a towel over your head and lean over the bowl, allowing the steam to open up your pores for about 10 minutes.  If you do not have essential oils on hand, you may always use the Salty Sugar Scrubs for effective results.
3. Kaolin Clay Face Mask:  Add the Kaolin Clay Facial Mask to your cart. It will be shipped as soon as possible, along with any other essential nurturing beauty and bath products you purchase.   Apply the mask evenly to your face and neck, avoiding the delicate eye area. Relax for 15-20 minutes while the mask works its magic, then rinse it off with warm water.
4. Reflect on all the good things in life.  Take a moment to not want, just to be happy with all that you have.  Take it all in; you did not earn it all, you had help along the way.  Acknowledge that.  Imagine now, it is all gone and you are all alone in a void.  Be in that void, and reimagine what life would be in your perfect vision.  Your future, your dreams, your aspirations, your joys, your setbacks, your mistakes, your lessons, your tests, and your success after all that hot mess!  Now, go be that person!  But, beauty first, because first impressions can last a lifetime!
5. Manicure and Pedicure: Trim and shape your nails, push back your cuticles, and gently exfoliate your hands and feet. Apply your favorite nail polish color or opt for a natural buffed finish for a fresh, polished look.  Checkout these!

Afternoon:

1. Relaxing Massage:  Treat yourself to a self-massage using Northern Science Skin Care lotions or relaxing massage oils. Focus on areas of tension, such as your neck, shoulders, and back, using long, sweeping strokes and gentle kneading motions to release stress and promote relaxation.

Healthy Lunch:

Prepare a nutritious and delicious lunch filled with fresh fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains to nourish your body from the inside out.

Evening:

1. Yoga or Meditation Session:  Wind down your spa day with a gentle yoga or meditation session to relax your mind and body. Focus on deep breathing and mindfulness to promote inner peace and tranquility. I recommend the Calm App for Android or iPhones.  Then proceed to stretch your body in places of tension, focusing on your breath, and as thoughts, feelings, or memories occur, notice, then “pop” them like a bubble and return to your breath and stretch.  Do this for at least 10 minutes.
2. Aromatherapy Bath:  Yes, another bath!  Why? Because you’re worth it.  If you’re feeling tense or stressed, unwind with another soothing bath infused with calming products such as North Science Skin Care Salty Sugar Scrubs and Bath Bombs.  They come in scents such as Peppermint/Rose for energy, invigoration if you have any remaining tasks that you keep in your daily routine for self and family care.  Try our Cedar, Sage, and Blackberry, Bergamot and Lemon Salty Sugar Scrub or Peppermint Puddytat for a soothing mystical bodily experience.  Close your eyes, soak in the warm water, and let go of any remaining tension from the day.  One of the 23 Habits of Successful Women is that their day starts the night before.  That is #1.
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Bedtime Skincare Routine:

Finish off your spa day by cleansing your face with a gentle cleanser available in any of our natural soaps, especially the glycerin-based.  Then apply our hydrating Baby Face Fierce Facial Creme and Northstar Sole Healer Foot Creme which contains Hyaluronic Acid, Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, and Aloe Vera as well as Tea Tree Oil to prevent any fungus.  Our Sole Healer also contains additional ingredients to heal and restore sore feet.  

A simple tip to keep your eyelashes rich is to apply Vaseline. It will help growth, renewal, and overall wellness.  If you opt for Lash Extensions, use them with caution, and know that they do not last forever, they are not your real lashes and must be treated as such.

Good Night’s Sleep:

Slip into your comfiest pajamas, crawl into bed, and enjoy a restful night’s sleep after your indulgent spa day. You deserve it!  It’s always most comforting to provide yourself with fresh clean sheets, and if you sign up for the email list, I have the recipes and ingredients you need to make your laundry detergent that is non-toxic, highly effective, and smells exactly as you want it!

Remember to tailor this at-home spa treatment to your personal preferences and needs, and don’t forget to take plenty of breaks throughout the day to relax, connect with others, do things you enjoy, and experience fully.

Article was written May 30, 2024, Shannon Avery, North Wolf Solutions