How to create a spa-at-home
When a Friday evening rolls we
are all guilty to shuddering at the thought of venturing out into the cold and
socialising with a botte (or 3) of wine. Sometimes, our onsie, a bar of Cadburys
and a cosy night in is all that is on the Friday night agenda. One of our
favourite past times is visiting a spa. There is nothing like entering the
dimly lit, aromatherapy infused, warm relaxation room with relaxing sounds of
the sea like heaven on the ears. However, we are all guilty of the age-old
excuse of ‘I don’t have time’. At Belle however, we believe that me-time is the
most powerful and important time that deserves to be spent wisely. We
understand though that everyday life can get in the way and sometimes a day of
complete relaxation in the spa is just not possible. So, when time is starved,
but stress is high, transform your bathroom into a private spa haven – if you
do this right, we will give you the Belle Guarantee that, if you close your
eyes you will feel just like you are in a spa.
Set the Scene
There is a certain beauty in candle light. The gentle flicker of the flame and the subtle scent of the candle can transform a room. A candlelit room provides you with the perfect environment to tune out of the stresses of everyday life and tune in to you. Our favourite are the Creative Energy candles. Containing only the purest and most natural ingredients, the gentle effects of a Creative Energy Candle does not stop there. When burning, this organic hand-poured soy candle melts into a beautiful lotion for the skin. With the beautiful aroma floating in the air and the divinely silk-like texture of the lotion, you can relax and enjoy the first moments of your spa-at-home experience.
Hydrate
The old wives tale says that a cup of tea can soothe the soul and we are great advocates of that. The simple of act of boiling a kettle is enough to incite a sigh of relief. Though one may be drawn towards a glass of fizzy during a spa session, a nice warm, cosy cuppa will always be on the top of our drinks menu. A fruit tea is best to extend the zen-like atmosphere. Twining's Super Fruity Loose Leaf Tea combines the wonderful flavours of Spring with the juicy savours of berries. Naturally caffeine free, these tea bags are easy enough to pop in a mug but has the luxurious taste of a tea worthy of fine china.
Best Face Forward
We are the first to admit that mirroring the effects of a facial at home is pretty close to impossible. However, there are plenty of revolutionary products to help you take that facial-at-home slightly more seriously. Murad's Intensive-C Radiance Peel is a 10 minute mas leading the skincare pack and the next best thing to a salon peel. The 10 minute mask brightens, smoothes and hydrates giving the skin a noticeably more radiant and younger looking complexion.
Finishing Touches
Every spa who's any spa has spotted the growing market for express treatments. From brows and manis to waxes and pedis the trend of the lunch hour treatment is ever-present. Both Eyelure and Elegant Touch are packed full of options to groom, preen and pamper.
