Soak or Stand in Luxe

With the second lockdown in effect, if you haven’t already gotten in on the trend of spa-like self-care, pick up the phone or tablet you’ve been binge-watching and follow along.

Turn your washroom into a self spa oasis, making all the mundane tasks a decadent affair.

1. TOWELS TOWELS TOWELS

Stock up on various sizes of towels and stockpile them within reach. Facial cotton towels and large fluffy body towels, to go the extra inch, throw them in the dryer on high heat before you begin. Really embrace the spa feel rather than continuously reaching for a cotton pad or disposable wipe.

2. Adding oils to your water or creams

Add hints of peppermint or lavender essential oils to your water or your body creams to heighten your experience. Or place a diffuser nearby for continuous flowing essence.

3. The senses

At The Luxe Report, we are all about the senses: Taste, feel, hear, smell, and see. A silk or cotton robe to really sink into while sipping on lemon/cucumber/mint-infused water and listening to the swells of the sea will set the tone of bliss.

4. Up the shower ante

Alternating the water temperature while in the shower between hot and cold really elevates the spa experience. Coldwater is known to boost blood circulation and jump-start the immune system while detoxifying the body. Hot water stimulates the body to open blood vessels allowing better blood flow.

5. Dry brush the old away

The greatest thing about dry brushing is that it feels just as good done on your own as it does when you have it done by someone else. Other than being easy to do, dry brushing exfoliates your skin, helps rid the body of toxins, and breaks down cellulite. Use the brush completely dry or with oil. If you are using it alone, be sure to shower after and moisturize well. If you are using it with drops of oil, shower before using.

6. Eye masks

No matter how many creams we use, nothing seems to completely rid the dehydrated feelings that winter weather leaves us with. When in doubt, mask, mask, mask. And if they happen to be 100% biodegradable after use, even better.

Let’s take the moments we’ve been given to truly take care of ourselves. And turn even mundane into luxury.