There’s nothing more relaxing than a day at the spa, especially during the warmer months, which we are fast approaching. Our skin and bodies tend to take a beating from the elements but if a spa isn’t accessible or affordable then these home treatments are the answer.
Citrus Salt Scrub
For a silky smooth skin, start off by mixing 1 cup of sea salt and a 1/4 cup of olive oil or coconut oil. Then add 1/2 a teaspoon of lemon juice and mix well. And voila you have an exfoliator
Avocado Mask for dry skin
Avocado is well known for its moisturizing powers. Mash up 1/2 of a ripe avocado, and combine with 1/4 cup of honey. Mix well and apply mask to a clean face. Leave it on for 10 minutes.
Strawberry Mask for acne-prone skin
Acne is never fun to deal with but try this strawberry mask to fight breakouts and sooth your skin. Take 1/4 cup of fresh strawberries and mash them together with 1/4 cup of plain yoghurt. Spread the paste on your face and wash after 10 minutes. Strawberries are a natural source of salicylic acid, a common acne treatment and yoghurt calms irritated skin
Rose water foot bath
With summer on the way, open toe and backless shoes will be on top of the to-wear list so dry, cracked feet aren’t ideal. A rose water foot bath will exfoliate, refresh and soothe your feet.
Get a large bowl and combine, but don’t mix, 1/2 cup of sea salt and 2 tablespoons of rose water. Cut up the stems of mint and mash it into the other ingredients, add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and mix well. Once everything is mixed, fill your bowl/tub with warm water and soak feet for 20-30 minutes
Look after your skin and treat yourself this spring with these DIY home beauty treatments
