Beauty Tips: Pamper Yourself With a Home Bath Spa
No time for a spa treatment? Pamper yourself by converting your bathroom into your very own home bath spa with these tips and ideas.
It’s no secret that stress is a part of everyone’s life. A certain amount of stress can be good for you and help you achieve goals and dreams. Other types of stress can cause various health problems. So, it is very important to be aware of the happenings in our life and decide if they are helpful or harmful. It isn’t always possible to eliminate harmful stress, but it is possible to decrease the amount of harmful stress in your life. Everyone copes with stress differently. Some people choose to just ignore things. Others choose to get overly involved and add even more stress to their schedule. So, while adding to your schedule, why not book yourself some time at the spa. What? A spa? Yes, you don’t have to look any farther than your own bathroom to create a home bath spa. Let’s take a look at your bathroom and start taking the steps to turn it into more than just a bathroom let’s create a home bath spa. How do you start?
Start with a clean room. Clean your bathroom! It will be difficult for you to relax if all you’re doing is thinking about how you need to clean up your bathroom. Get rid of the clutter! Throw out those old bars of soap! In fact, toss out everything that you don’t love or use! If you can’t bear the thought of cleaning this room yourself, hire a housekeeping service for a day. It will be well worth the final result. Especially, since the final result is a grand home spa for you!
You will need to purchase a few specialty items; these items will help you turn your bathroom into a home bath spa that you will enjoy. You may locate these items at specialty shops or online. Often, spas will have a merchandising section with various selections. It is also possible to make your own spa soaps. If you’re not sure how to make your own soaps, there are several soap making sites online. Stock up on some sweet smelling body wash gels. Don’t forget to add some colorful bath scrubbers to your list. Natural sponge loofahs are a great addition for your home bath spa. Be sure that while you are collecting your specialty items that you don’t forget to splurge on a beautiful and comfortable inflatable bath pillow. It is possible to find these pillows with terry cloth on them which would be a nice extra for yourself. A few candles can add some ambience to any room and you’ll certainly want a candle or two in your bath spa!
Now your bathroom is almost ready to become your very own home bath spa. To maximize the convenience of all your specialty items you will need to get organized. Purchase a small over the tub rack that can hold these items in handy reach while you’re relaxing in the tub. Shower towers are also available and can easily be placed in one corner of your bathtub. Just make sure to place the items you’ll need to pamper yourself on the lowest shelf after all you’ll be lounging in your spa tub and you’ll need to be able to reach all of your pampering supplies.
Water temperatures can vary as hot water heaters are set differently for each household. Because accidents from scalding hot water are common, it is very important for you to check your hot water heater setting. A thermometer for your home bath spa will be a great investment for your safety. In fact, you may want to see how different temperatures effect how you feel after each of your at home spa treatments.
Several manufacturers make various types of equipment to assist in you in turning your bathroom into a home bath spa. Research the available types of home bath spas to see what will work best with the style of your bathtub. Do you need a long mat that jets bubbles the length of the tub? Perhaps you would prefer a spa that will go over the side of your tub that when turned on turns your bath into a whirlpool. Always make sure to read the manufacturers safety information for any type of bath spa you purchase. It is very important that you follow any safety tips. Be sure to clean these machines according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Aromatherapy is not just for use by massage therapists. You may want to consider utilizing various essential oils in your bath water. There are a variety of essential oils to choose from and you’ll want to consider the therapeutic effects of the various oils. If you’re trying to relax you might like to add a few drops of lavender oil. The aroma of lavender has a calming effect on many people. Eucalyptus oil tends to have a menthol type of aroma to it. The citrus essential oils are often enjoyable and bring a fresh, clean aroma. Some of the citrus oils you can try include grapefruit and orange.
There are numerous bath salts, salt scrubs, lotions, and other additional products available for you to try. It’s not necessary to buy them all at one time. Try to pick one or two items that you haven’t tried and splurge on those. If you can’t splurge for these items, you can always find some ingredients right in your own cabinet to try out in your bath water. In fact, if you have a container of oatmeal, begin with a special oatmeal bath. Just place a cup or two of oatmeal in your bathwater. It’s a great treatment for dry skin. Epsom salts are great to put in your bathwater too, especially if you’re sore or achy. Just try different things to help you pamper yourself. You are worth it.
Splurge on some extra fluffy bath sheets. Bath sheets are much larger than regular bath towels and you won’t have to worry about whether they’ll wrap around your body or not. The fluffiness of a wonderful bath sheet is a wonderful indulgence. Nothing is more soothing than some time at the spa. When that spa is right in your own home it’s easier to fit that spa treatment into your schedule. So, light some candles and run some hot
bathwater. Enjoy some wonderful bath salts. Dip into your home bath spa, lean your head on a terry cloth covered bath pillow, and begin your very own pampering session!
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