While this may be referred to as “the most wonderful time of the year“, for many of us it is simply the most stressful time of the year. Between the stresses of work, family commitments, extra shopping and all of the other additional activities of the festive period, it can be increasingly difficult to find a moment for ourselves. Relaxation can be hard to come by, which is why we recommend carving out some dedicated time for yourself to allow your mind and body to decompress and rid yourself of the stresses of the season.
With this in mind we’ve put together a guide to five self-care practices that you can do at home to emulate a relaxing spa experience, while you await an appointment with a professional at Lichfield Beauty Salon. :
Massage
While taking ourselves off to a professional for a massage is one of the ultimates in pampering, there are lots of self-massage techniques that you can do at home. Your temples, neck and shoulders are all prime areas for self-massage and if you want to help to induce sleep and relaxation, using This Works Sleep Plus Massage Relief CBD massage roller will really aid the process.
Facial
Performing a facial to emulate a professional treatment is about more than applying products to your skin. A knowledgeable facial technician will have the skills to perform lymphatic drainage, which will de-puff your skin and increase blood flow. If you want to achieve this at home, the next best thing is using a Skin Abode Super Sculpt Gua Sha, which can help you to do all of the above at home.
Meditation
The very word ‘meditation’ is enough to put a lot of people off, but it can just mean sitting quietly and concentrating on your breathing. This type of meditation can be beneficial to the mind and body, and using Aromatherapy Associates Relax Body Oil before sitting down to meditate can help you drift into a state of relaxation more easily.
Bath
Taking a bath can be a really simple way to indulge in a bit of me-time and contemplative quiet, which can aid relaxation massively. If you add a few drops of REN Clean Skincare Moroccan Rose Otto Bath Oil to your bath before you slip in, you’ll benefit from this relaxing, pampering bath oil with its soothing scent which calms the mind and leaves your skin nourished.
Sleep
While sleep might not be something you’d do during a day at a spa, when you’re at home, grabbing some extra sleep can be of huge benefit to your body and mind. We recommend using Bloom and Blossom All Night Long Calming Sleep Spray before going to bed as it has been crafted with naturally soothing ingredients to help you unwind and switch off. 99 percent of the ingredients are naturally derived and are formulated to help to reduce anxiety and stress levels.