There are many benefits to a consistent self-care routine, including better relationships and increased mental, physical, and spiritual health. However, due to the wrongful perception that self-care must involve lots of time, money, and energy (AKA spa-day), many skip it altogether. While we’ll never say no to a spa day out, self-care at home can be just as fulfilling! Here are some self-care treatments you can whip together at home, with ingredients you probably already have!
Body Scrubs
If you’ve never made a body scrub before, prepare to be mind-blown. Body scrubs are just about the easiest things to make and will leave your skin feeling soft and moisturized!
Here are a few options:
Coffee Scrub-
½ c Coffee Grounds
2 Tbsp Hot Water
1 Tbsp Coconut Oil (warmed) or Olive Oil
Directions:
- Stir ingredients together until well-combined.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Brown Sugar Scrub-
½ c Brown Sugar
½ c Coconut Oil (warmed) or Olive Oil
Directions:
- Stir ingredients together until well-combined.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Facemasks
After a nice scrub, consider applying a facemask. We love oatmeal face masks because of oatmeal’s anti-inflammatory properties. Plus, they’re as simple as cooking up one serving of old-fashioned oats. Here’s the recipe:
Oatmeal Face Mask-
1 Serving of Old Fashioned Oats, cooked
2 Tbsp of Honey
Directions:
- Stir ingredients together until well-combined.
- Allow to cool before applying to your face.
- Leave on for 15 minutes and rinse with cool water.
Another simple face mask involves avocado, which naturally hydrates dry skin.
Avocado Face Mask-
½ Avocado, mashed
1-2 tsp Honey
Directions: Stir ingredients together until well-combined. Apply to face and let sit for 20 minutes before rinsing with cool water.
Calming Tea
Our self-care day at home wouldn’t be complete without a nice warm cup of tea. We recommend any decaffeinated teas containing calming herbs like chamomile, lavender, and lemon balm. Top it off with a spoonful of honey for an antioxidant-rich natural sweetener.
If you try out any of these self-care recipes at home, we’d love to hear about your experience in the comments below! Enjoy 🙂