Many women love escaping for a day at the spa, although it may be an indulgence reserved for special occasions. What spa goers often do not realize is that they can still experience the same tranquility and relaxed feeling at home if they take a little bit of time and focus on it. Below are several tips for transforming your bathroom into a spa oasis and help you feel some of the pampering that you get from a relaxing facial or massage.
Clean Up
A messy or dirty bathroom can feel cramped; not a place you want to spend much time in. Clean up the clutter of toiletries to a minimum. Stash cosmetics and other products in the medicine cabinet, under the sink or in the linen closet to avoid looking at clutter. Are you overdue? How about getting new bathroom shelving liners, rearrange product, discard dated beauty products, paint your bathroom, have scented candles or, improve lighting? 
Comfort and Joy
Invest in soft 100% cotton towels and a comfy terry robe that is soft on your skin for that spa-like feeling. Remember to always launder your towels and robe in hypoallergenic, fragrance free detergent with no dryer sheets, especially if you have sensitive skin.
Ambiance is Everything
Aromatherapy candles, soft music, and lighting adjustments (to dim) are all ways to help you forget your daily stresses and set a relaxing mood.
Apply a Mask
Take the time weekly to use a facial mask. Our Sensitive Skin Enzyme Mask will gently exfoliate, hydrate, and brighten the complexion. Masks are great to put on while in the bath, or left on the skin 5-10 minutes either before or after your shower. After removing hydrate well with your favorite control corrective serum of choice and moisturizer.
Be Natural
Natural elements are wonderful to create the spa experience at home. Softly running water and living plants help create a calming connection with nature. Bring a potted plant into your bathroom-they often thrive in the bath thanks to the high levels of moisture and humidity in the air.
Lastly, book “me time”, so you indeed do take the time-out to rejuvenate, relax and replenish yourself whether at the spa or at home. Pamper yourself and your friends and soon your family will thank you.
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5 Simple Ways to Transform Your Bathroom into a Spa Oasis
Wednesday, March 14th, 2012Spa Lessons from Cancun
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012Last week I went to Cancun, Mexico for a launch event with our distributor and to meet the resort directors that carry our brand. We had the opportunity to go to several five-star resorts as a small group for a “behind the scenes” tour with the spa directors. I was reminded of three important aspects of the spa experience that all spa businesses should think about:
Reminder 1
Never forget that the facial experience begins the minute your client walks in the door. You do not have to be a 5-Star resort to implement simple things to set your spa aside. Every property we walked into immediately offered us a choice of two key beverages, and beautifully scented wet hand towels. There was also
Ellen in Cancun displaying Control Corrective
fresh fruit in a basket along with a full cookie tray. A lovely receptionist smiled, and offered us the refreshments. It started to relax us right away and the lesson being that the experience really does begin before the treatment, and the front desk should be in charge of “setting the stage”.
Reminder 2
Hire the right attitude. You can always teach an esthetician how to execute a good facial if you have excellent products and good training materials. What is more difficult to train is to instill a gracious attitude. I would rather have a new graduate from beauty school with a positive outlook, a love of helping others and a willingness to work hard over a ten year veteran who thinks there is only one way to be successful, and claims, “the reason the clients come here is because of me”. Always interview for the attitude.
Reminder 3
How are you creating a memorable experience? Find something you can do differently than your competition. I scheduled a massage in our hotel and had no idea what the experience would be like. I was
Fish Pedicure Treatment
delighted to be led to a small, but absolutely wonderful spa facility. After enjoying the facilities, the massage therapist led me to a large couch area with spa music piping through and dim lightning, where she put aromatherapy heated mitts on my feet, and around my shoulders and let me enjoy for several minutes before the massage. I was already feeling the relaxation and nurturing and drifting away before she led me to the treatment room. I think of this as the “appetizer”…. What type of complimentary appetizers can you offer to create a memorable experience for your clients? This costs very little in money and the obvious gain is significant…larger tips, client retention, word of mouth, and experience being elevated.
You know it’s a good trip when all I could think about at the Cancun airport was when I can get back to these resort spas that work so hard to create an enchanting experience.
The Right Spa for You!
Monday, June 20th, 2011
Have you ever heard the term “There is not enough hours in the day”? I think I have said it myself more times than I would like. With more and more women trying to balance having a family and a full time job, it can be a struggle to find time for yourself which is so important to your overall health. When you do finally get some “me time” the last thing you want to do is spend time trying to decide where to go to relax so we have provided questions to ask yourself before booking your next spa visit. (more…)
