How To: Spa Night — a 60-Minute Weekly Ritual
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PREPARING THE BATH — run the water and throw in some bath salts. Light some candles on the side for the ultimate relaxing effect.
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DRY BRUSHING — WE FIND THAT THERE ARE MANY BRANDS YOU CAN CHOOSE FROM FOR DRY BRUSH FOR YOUR FULL BODY EXFOLIATION. Just look for Dry Brush to be in the name.
Increases blood flow and stimulates collagen production, which helps to strengthen the body’s skin. It also improves elasticity, so it’s great for lifting and toning. Start by brushing the tops your feet and go up to the neck (don’t do the face though!). Do this before you hop into the bath.
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FACIAL — FIRST STEP IS TO CLEANSE AND EXFOLIATE.
Use any cleanser you use daily on your face. Exfoliating will brighten your skin if done weekly. Try a chemical exfoliant to remove the skin’s dead layer for your skin to brighten and for your products to penetrate through better.
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STEAMING YOUR FACE — TO OPEN UP YOUR PORES AND HELP LOOSEN THE BUILD-UP OF ANY DIRT YOU MAY HAVE.
Allows for a deeper cleanse. Soak a hand towel in hot water and wring it out. Place and pat slowly on your face for 5 minutes. It gives you the same effect as a steamer, but many of us don’t have one. If you get the chance, a steamer does wonders.
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FACE MASKING — DIY OR A STORE-BOUGHT MASK.
(Opt for an all-natural, homemade face mask every once in a while)
A weekly facial gives your skin a boost of smoothing and brightening to maintain your skin on track.
Use a rinse-off mask for a gorgeous glow.
Use exfoliating peels if you have breakouts.
Use a cream mask for dryness, instead of oil-based masks.
FOR A DIY FACE MASK, TRY ANY OF THESE RECIPES
AVOCADO FACE MASK
— for moisturizing
1 avocado
1 egg white
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Mash the avocado and mix all ingredients. Apply and let sit for 15-20 minutes.
HONEY FACE MASK
— for scars and dark spots
2 teaspoons raw honey
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Mix the ingredients and apply to face for 20 minutes.
EGG WHITE FACE MASK
— helps shrink pores and prevent breakouts (simple but very effective!)
1 egg white
Apply to your cleansed face and allow to sit for 15 minutes.
Right after you put on your face mask, apply a hair mask as well. And then hop into the bath while they sit and do their work.
FOR A DIY HAIR MASK, TRY ANY OF THESE RECIPES
HONEY HAIR MASK
— FOR DULLNESS
2 tablespoons raw honey
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Apply to damp hair, covering it from root to tip and leave on for 15 minutes. (If your hair is long, you may need to increase the portions)
EGG WHITE AND LEMON HAIR MASK
— FOR GREASY HAIR
1 egg white
the fresh juice from half a lemon
Apply to hair for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water (not hot).
OLIVE AND COCONUT OIL HAIR MASK
— FOR BRITTLE, DAMAGED HAIR
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon coconut oil
Mix and heat the oils (only a little bit to warm them!) and apply to your hair’s middle and ends.
Allow to sit for 20 minutes and shampoo after. (If your hair is long, you may need to increase the portions)
Apply the hair mask thoroughly using your fingers or a brush. Apply from the roots and then follow down to the ends of your hair.
Bath — ever heard of the Korean half bath?
It’s a spa experience that helps boost circulation. Fill the tub to your belly button (in a sitting position) with hot water and soon you’ll feel hot and sweaty, but try to sit in for 15 minutes or as much as you can handle. The contrast in temperatures is the technique. Add in some bath salts for a relaxing effect on your body.
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AFTER MASKING, USE A SERUM
Together with a face mask, a serum works like a power duo. A plumping serum is recommended. There are many effective serums from The Ordinary for your skin’s different needs. Apply, but use a facial tool to massage it in (next step)!
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I definitely recommend serums for anyone who is concerned about aging. It’s a really good way to get extra anti-aging effects, more than your typical moisturizer and sunscreen.
-Dr. Waldman
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FACIAL TOOLS
Face massage — with a jade roller or gua sha stones, and a face serum.
The beauty benefits are making everyone own at least one of these tools. First and foremost, a facial massage is a stress reliever. By giving yourself a daily face massage, this ritual relieves tension. The gentle pressure to your face stimulates circulation, allows a gentle toning, and creates a lifting effect. Place these tools in the refrigerator, and when you use them, the cooling sensation also helps to calm your skin and depuff it.
