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I don’t know about you, but I think there is something so satisfying about making your own spa kit and then spending a couple of hours on a chill weekend just to indulge in all your homemade goodies.
So, today I have for you a head to toe DIY spa guide that is bound to leave you smelling great, feeling great, and as a bonus, it will not leave a huge dent in your pocket, because most of these items can be found in your cabinets or pantry, and anything you don’t own can easily be bought at the grocery store for very cheap!
Infused water
No spa day can be complete without nourishing spa water. The beauty of this is that you can infuse your water with whatever you like. A classic is mint and cucumbers, but you can also go the more fruity route with lemon infused water, or berry infused water.
Steam your face
This is a great budget friendly hack. Boil some water, pour it into a heat-safe bowl, and lower your face towards the steam. It also helps if you put a towel over your head because that will trap the steam in. Steam opens up your pores and helps loosen any buildup of dirt for a deeper cleanse. Opening up your pores also softens blackheads, making them easier to remove.
Face mask
For dry skin, make a mask out of 2 tsp honey and 1 tsp coconut oil. For skin that needs a deep clean, mix together 1 tsp baking soda and 2 tsp coconut oil. To clear up acne, mix 1 tsp cinnamon with 2 tsp honey.
Hair mask
Depending on your hair type, there are a ton of recipes for great nourishing hair masks. One of my favorites is mixing coconut oil and honey. Leave it on for an hour and your hair will be softer, nourished from within, and more easily manageable. You can also make an egg and honey mask, which will also soften your locks and give your hair a natural shine.
Body scrub
For this concoction, you will need sugar and coconut/olive oil. Mix equal parts sugar and oil until they are incorporated, and slather that all over, using circular motions to rub it in.
Foot soak
Mix 1/2 cup of sea salt, 1/2 cup of Epsom salt, 1 cup of baking soda and 10 drops of peppermint essential oil. Pour 1/4 of a cup of this mixture into a bowl of very warm water and let your feet soak for about 10 minutes. What this will do is soften your feet, prevent fungus (that’s what we used peppermint oil for), and will help in getting rid of any dry areas. After soaking, grab a pumice stone and scrub at the dry areas. All the dry skin should easily come off.
There you have it! My ultimate DIY spa on a budget list. What do you like to do for spa days? Let me know below!
Related: How To Treat Yourself On A Budget
I love this post. We’ve made our bathroom very spa like. I love steaming my face and I’m going to give your foot soak recipe a try this week for sure.
Thank you for sharing another great post.
Hannah | theartofskincare.co.uk
I hope you enjoy it! I’ve become obsessed with pampering my feet now that I’m wearing more open-toed shoes.
Thank you so much for reading!
That’s a great point. Summer is coming up so pampering your feet is a must now! X
I feel like I need a spa day now after reading this! Especially the whole steaming my face thing, that sounds like a dream!!
It feels really good and it has so many benefits!
This is a great post, will definitely have to try the face masks! X
I hope you like them!
This year im trying to save some money and this DIY Spa Guide is definitely for me. I have never steamed my face at home so this is something i will be trying.
Thanks for the post
I hope you like it!
Oh I love this!
I’ve got a night alone this Friday so I think I’ll be indulging in a spa night x x
Ooh enjoy!!
The sugar scrub is amazing for the whole body- have tried it! Nice ideas!
Thank you!
I’m definitely going to bookmark this for a rainy day, but thanks for reminding me I had 1 week left to use my free spa day coupon 🙈🙈
Xoxo,
Laura || afinnontheloose.com
Haha that’s awesome! Enjoy it!
I love the face mask idea!
Super easy to make and they have so many benefits!
I love a good face steam / foot soak!
I might actually do this today to help myself relax!
Thank you for writing and sharing 😀
I hope you did! Never a bad time for some self-care 🙂
This is so great! I could definitely try this with my mom for her birthday. So simple and yet so beneficial
Thanks for sharing!
Loren | Plaid & Sugar
I bet your mom will love it! Nothing better than a little pampering session. 🙂
These are a great ideas! I would love to do a face mask or foot scrub on the weekends.
They’re so relaxing, especially on the weekends! Thank you for reading!
I love this, I definitely need to take more time to pamper! Xx
I hope you get to pamper soon! Thank you for reading! 🙂
I love all the DIY recipes here!
Definitely, as well as the water, a good soothing playlist of spa music and a soft dressing gown 🙂 oh an an essential oil infuser or burner or incense
These are great ideas! It’s so easy to turn a room into a spa oasis.
I need to do this one weekend. I love my weekly face and hair mask and I could really do with adding a body scrub into my self care routine!
Great ideas, we need to pamper ourselves more!
Thank you for sharing.
Alyssa
THESACREDSPACEAP.COM
Body scrubs are great! The upside to using an oil based one is that you don’t even have to moisturize later, score! Thank you so much for reading!
You simply cannot beat a bit of self-pampering! I really need to look after my feet more! They’re surprisingly easy to neglect despite being on them all day
I agree! They get pretty battered throughout the day so it’s important to keep them looking good!
I’m not really a person who takes care of herself that much but i will definitely try your face mask suggestion.. Sounds interesting!! 😄
Every little bit of self-care helps! 🙂