A Spa at Home

If you don’t have the time to spend in a spa but want the same pampering experience at home, Gratiae’s organic beauty products can help you recreate this. First, you simply need to get together a selection of natural organic products which are equal to or superior to those found in the most elegant of spas. Next add in some much-needed accessories including a soft terry toweling robe - and you’re nearly ready.

Other things to add to the checklist include:

A long handled natural bristle bath brush

A bath mitt

Bath salts

Some essential aromatic oils

Coarse sea salt

Chilled spring water to keep the body hydrated and help eliminate toxins from the body

Atmosphere is essential, so select a room in the house where you can truly be quiet and relaxed. The bathroom is the usual choice, but it can be any room you like. Make sure you prepare the space ahead of time though by ensuring it’s clean and de-cluttered. Add some peaceful soft music, some aromatherapy candles around the room, turn down other lights and you’re good to go. You can even add a plate of foods with high potassium content - like bananas, kiwis and avocados to nibble on, since these are known to reduce stress and anxiety.

As the first step of your home spa, take a shower, using natural organic soaps and gels. You can use a spa bathing massager, brush or loofah to exfoliate too. Gratiae’s Exfoliating Body Scrub is the perfect product to use. A facial is an essential part of the spa experience too, which is where Gratiae’s Lifting Facial Mask should be left on for five minutes to refresh and firm the skin. Finally moisturize with a good replenishing moisturizer for face and body and – Voilá – you’ve enjoyed a true spa experience without having left home!