Relaxation is a very important element of life, and no matter how much of a tireless, working individual we are, winding off now and then is even more than important both for our mind and our body. When it comes to relaxation, there are tons of different ways to do it, but it’s highly individual. Some people prefer to take a walk in the park, others want to go swimming, and then there’s the group that’s absolutely in love with the feeling that a spa can provide.
In today’s article we’re going to focus on the last method that we mentioned, so if you’re someone who enjoys the spa, but you don’t want to pay for it and you want to create your own perfect DIY Spa Day at home, this is the right place to be. We’ll focus on providing useful and easy-to-do tips that anybody can accomplish to create the perfect relaxation experience. Some people are unable to go to their local center due to the current situation with the COVID-19 pandemic, so they instead want to create their own experience at home, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that.
Since there’s a lot to talk about, we’ll end this intro right here and jump straight into the content, so let’s take a look at what you should know.
1. Setting the right atmosphere
If you’ve ever been at a spa center, which we assume that you have, the first thing that you’ve probably noticed is that the atmosphere alone is more than enough to get a person into the right mood. The lights are dimmed, there are pleasant aromas and there’s some soft, relaxing music playing in the background. Everything just feels so “gentle” and relaxing, which is the main point of a real spa center.
If you want to be as close as possible to the real experience, you must put in some effort into achieving the same atmosphere as the one that you can feel at your favorite place.
First of all, you should find the best light source, preferably one that can be modified, and dim it up to a point where it’s not too bright but it’s not too dark either. Next, you need to find a reliable source of music and either pick a playlist from the internet or create your own. Music has a huge psychological impact on our feelings and emotions, so we need to choose something that will help us feel relaxed. If you’re out of choices or you’re completely new at this and not sure how to choose music, chillout radio is a nice solution for your case. All of this shouldn’t cost you a penny, but it will most definitely have a huge impact on your entire experience, so you’re already on a good and inexpensive way.
2. Getting comfortable
Now that you got the atmosphere going it’s time to get comfortable and start relaxing. Warming up the temperature in the room is a fine choice unless you live in a very hot area and it’s already warm more than enough. You shouldn’t be sweating but your body shouldn’t be cold as well. It’s proven that we feel more relaxed in a heated environment rather than a cold one. Depending on what type of treatment you’ll do to your body, you can adjust the temperature in your room accordingly. If you want to shave before you put on a mask, for example, it’s better to be in a hot room because the pores of your skin will open and allow for a more precise and easier shave without any unwanted side-effects.
3. Purchase the products
If you want a certain treatment, but you’re not experienced in all this, you should purchase the products and get them delivered to your doorstep. This will cost some money, but it will still be an inexpensive method compared to going to a real spa where you’ll get charged for someone applying those products on your body. When you do it yourself, it’s a lot cheaper and you can even get it done the exact way you want to.
4. Invite some company
Everything is better with your best friends, or if you don’t have enough room in your homemade spa center, your best friend. When you have a company, it means that you also have someone to help you with anything in case you need it, but you also have a person to talk to during the time your session lasts. If you used to go to the real spa with a friend, it’s time to invite them for a surprise session at your home, we have a feeling that they’ll love it. Since there’s nothing else to do in quarantine anyway, taking care of your body is a great option. Doesn’t cost any money to get some company, but it sure does make the entire experience a lot better, right?
5. Make your products
Last but not least, if you want to DIY everything and save money in the process, purchasing the core ingredients for your type of treatment and creating the products such as masks and oils yourself is a bold but very smart move. By doing this you’ll save a lot, but don’t underestimate the process of creating your products. It takes some skill and practice, but once you get it right it’s worth it considering all the money that you’ll save. It’s a lot cheaper to just purchase ingredients and start “crafting” at home. Who knows, if you get good at this, maybe you’ll open your spa center as well.
Conclusion
One of the best ways to relax your mind and body is by going to a spa center, but due to the current irregular situation with the global pandemic and the forced quarantine, some people are unable to do that. Instead, what everyone is trying to do is to create their perfect DIY Spa Day at home, and we’re really happy about that because it’s a great way to save money while getting almost the same experience. Feel free to use all of our advice to create your perfect atmosphere without breaking your bank. We hope you have a great time.
