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it’s easier than you think
When was the last time you slowed down and took care of you ? Simply have a relaxing day at home replenishing your mind body and soul. Taking time out to pamper yourself is important, it elevates your mood and lowers stress. Disconnect from your phone, emails and get a momentary escape because we all need time for ourselves.
Take care of your skin
Do a face mask or body scrub. Using a good face mask helps to hydrate and remove excess oils and impurities from your pores while improving the appearance of your skin. A body scrub removes dead skin while leaving your whole body feeling smooth.
Check out Glow Recipe’s watermelon hyaluronic clay mask review.
The Youth to the People and Peter Roth Thomas face masks are among my absolute favourite masks to treat my skin with to date! you can’t go wrong with either one, I promise you guys.
I recently discovered C and the Moon Malibu Body Scrub and let me tell you, I’m hooked! it has done wonders for my skin; with great exfoliation, this scrub leaves my skin feeling smooth, and hydrated and evens brightens my complexion. I’ll be doing a review on this product soon.
Read a book
Reading has many benefits, improving focus providing mental stimulation and lowering your stress levels. While being a form of entertainment it also limits the amount of time spent mindlessly scrolling on social media. Try reading a book today and see how you like it. I’m currently reading can’t hurt me by David Goggins, absolutely riveting.
Here are 4 amazing books to read this year.
Using scents to set the mood
Pick a scent that relaxes you, I personally love eucalyptus, lavender, citrus and earthly aromas. You can choose to use candles or a diffuser. They create a peaceful ambiance perfect for unwinding, it soothes the mind and lowers anxiety.
The Vitruvi stone diffuser is everything you didn’t know you needed to aromatize your home. Elegant, sleek and functional it’s hands down one of the best diffusers on the market right now. Try it with their custom essential oils for maximum results.
If candles are more your thing, the Maison Louis Marie No.03 L’Etang Noir Candle is a must-have because it smells amazing. It has a very earthy yet sensual vibe, with warm and musky scents that bring ultimate relaxation. Featuring notes of ginger, anise, nutmeg and vanilla, you can’t go wrong with this candle.
Do a manicure/ Date yourself
Being unable to leave the house is no excuse. Run a bath, do a soak and get rid of all that dead skin, it will do wonders for the health of your skin and nails. To finish, moisturize, watch a movie relax. You only need the basics to give yourself a good pamper. Check here to get a nail kit to give yourself a home manicure or pedicure.
If you’re looking for new nail polishes to try, Essie nail polish is always a good choice.
Play some music
Listening to music has many benefits. Studies show that listening to music helps to improve your mood and in your overall happiness. A particular song or rhythm can instantly bring back any emotions or memories linked to it from when you were a child, it’s that powerful. Whether jazz, rock or reggae, listen to something that lifts your spirits and makes you feel renewed.
Lastly grab a glass of wine (or tea) dim the lights and let all the stress float away.
What are the ways you pamper yourself at home? let me know in the comments below.
