Can You Use a Day at The Spa? Updated [2022]

We could all use a day at the spa.  After the onslaught of a global pandemic, a day at the spa is an understatement.  Not only did the pandemic throw stumbling blocks in your path that had you saying next week or next month, it stopped everything.

After two years of wearing face diapers (mask) and literally being afraid to move about with ease, things are looking up.  Actually, before the pandemic, spa visits for African American women were on the rise.

However, for a lot of you, budget and time now have a way of delaying the visit. What if you could have a day at the spa every week?  Would you take it?

Well guess what … you can!! An in home spa oasis.

A Day At the Spa for Bronze Skin Beauties

Your bathroom can become your in home spa oasis.  You know it as that place you go to get a quick shower, put some make up on or not, before you head out the door.  You breeze into this place so fast, it’s almost as though it doesn’t exist.

Now imagine … for just a moment …  what it would be like to create an environment that’s a tranquil, scented wonderland, just for You.  I’m not talking about lighting a candle that smells good before you light it and once you add the fire, the scent seems to be non-existent.  I’m talking about a real oasis, personalized with all of your favorite scents.  You can do this …  your sanity might depend on it.

Here is what you will need-

1. Colorful fresh flowers- you deserve them, get them for yourself.

2. A large bath sheet or extra large towel

3. A bath robe or cuddly outfit to put on once you’re out of the tub

4. Candles- different sizes-scented or not- some of you might have allergies but we’re going for ambiance

5. Your favorite bath gel, bath salts, body butter or body oil

6. Most importantly, make sure your bathroom is clean

No Distractions Please, Just Follow These Steps!

– Let’s start with making sure that you are home alone … no phones, no spouses (for now) and no children.  Go through your linen closet and find the thickest most luxurious towel you own.  Lay the towel across your bed and spray your favorite perfume above the towel.  Don’t overdo it.  This way as the mist settles, it falls evenly onto your towel.  

– Now … fold and roll your towel and place it so that you can have immediate access to it once you are ready to get out of the tub.  It makes a great neck pillow while in your tub and you’ll benefit from the aroma of your favorite scent.

-Place your fresh flowers so that you can admire their beauty and experience their scent.  Light your candles and start your bath water running, adding your scented gel and or bath salt. Don’t forget to turn off the lights.  Observe your surroundings ……Nice!

-Now it’s time for you to slowly immerse yourself into the water taking your place in your own personal scent heaven and spa oasis.  Give yourself at least 30 minutes.  Relax and enjoy the beautiful scented environment that you’ve created.  Your choice of scents says a lot about the mood and environment that you want to experience.  The selection of flowers, their colors and the aromas that they give off is just as important.

-Once you’ve given yourself enough time in your scented palace, pull the plug and allow the water to start running through the drain, taking all of the stress with it.

-Pat your skin dry with your scented towel.  Time to apply your favorite body butter or body oil to your moist skin.  This will lock in the moisture on your skin and create a layering affect of your chosen scent.

Ooo … aaahhh …What a Great Day at the Spa

Don’t you smell and feel wonderful?   Time to get dressed or not. Give yourself some “Me” time, your body, mind and soul will thank you for it.

That’s it for this week.    Like this article?  Share it with your friends.  As Always …

Dedicated To Your Beauty

Juliette Samuel

Esthetician/Author/Publisher

Nyraju Skin Care