Midwinter refresh
It’s been a long winter! There’s been snow everywhere, even in the Deep South. It’s been cold and dry, it’s been cold and wet. Make yourself feel better with midwinter home spa day.
There a few themes for a home spa day – hydration, exfoliation, and relaxation. Of course you can add other things, like a mani-pedi, or experimenting with your makeup, or deep conditioning your hair. We’re going to stick with the basics, so you can fit this midwinter refresh into a normal day (not an overscheduled one – this will fill up a few hours).
- Start your day with a glass of cool (not cold) water.
- Skin brush before your shower to exfoliate your skin and stimulate your lymph system.
- Moisturize before you dry off.
- Make yourself a cup of your favorite tea – chamomile is relaxing, but drink what you like. Drink tea or cool water through the day.
- Spend at least an hour doing something relaxing – read a book or a magazine, watch a favorite movie, take a nap (yes!), listen to a calming playlist, daydream.
- Set aside an hour before bed to continue your spa day.
- Wash your face and use a favorite facial mask.
- Take a baking soda bath for 20 minutes.
- Moisturize your hands and feet with a thick moisturizer, and put on cotton socks and gloves (wear them all night).
- Have a glass of cool water before bed.
