Pampering beauty treats: at home
Feeling frazzled? These at-home treats will boost how you look and feel for the new year
Sleep tight
There’s no better de-stresser and beautifier than a good night’s kip. Enhance the effects of your shuteye by sleeping on a skin- and hair-friendly pillowcase. Unlike your average cotton cover, the seamless, 100 per cent Mulberry silk Slumber Slumber Mulberry Silk Pillow Case (£24.99, www.slumberslumber.com) doesn’t draw moisture from your face or hair as you sleep – and that means a smoother complexion and less hair frizz.
But wherever you rest your head, make sure you send yourself off to a blissful night’s rest with Spa Collection Absolute Calm Pillow Mist (£6.50 for 50ml, Marks & Spencer, www.marksandspencer.com). A calming blend of mandarin, chamomile and lavender essential oils, sweet dreams are virtually guaranteed.
Treat your feet
‘Massaging the feet relaxes and soothes the mind and body,’ says Teri Bebb of Lush, which offers a quirky foot treat, The Spell (£50, www.lush.co.uk) at its small selection of spas nationwide. Give yourself a relaxing DIY treat simply by kneading the inside edges of your feet – an area that relates to the spine and central nervous system in reflexology. Working the big toe joint – linked to the heart – can also soothe and calm. Boost benefits with a relaxing oil such as Tisserand De-stress Body Massage Oil (£8.10 for 100ml, www.tisserand.com). Its balancing lavender, marjoram and mandarin will restore harmony.
How to pamper tired eyes
Stresses and strains show in tired eyes – and it’s never a good look. From dark circles to puffiness, feeling frazzled will take its toll on your peepers. Soothe and revive them with this step-by-step guide from Cath Marchant of top spa brand, Li’Tya…
1. Cleanse your face to ensure all make-up is removed. Spritz skin with a hydrating facial spray, such as Li’Tya Desert Lime Mist (£26.50 for 100ml, www.litya-spa.com)
2. Apply damp cotton pads soaked in cool water, or facial spray, to eyes and leave for two minutes
3. Remove the pads taking care not to pull the sensitive skin around the eyes
4. Apply a light, anti-ageing eye gel around the eyes and, using your ring finger, press acupressure points at the inner eyebrow, working toward the middle, then under the eye toward the temples
5. Use your fingertips to gently tap the eye area
6. Apply eye mask, leave on for five to ten minutes. Remove with cotton pads
7. Finish off with eye cream – but apply it sparingly!
3 of the best for relaxing
1. Africology Relaxing Massage Oil (£25 for 100ml, www.africology-uk.com) Made with vetiver oil, known for its calming properties, use for self-massage, mix with half a cup of milk and add to your bath, or apply a dab to pulse points when you’re anxious or stressed.
2. Pure Thoughts Lavender and Jojoba Whipped Shea Butter (£6.75 for 45g, www.purethoughts.co.uk) Lavender combines with shea butter and jojoba for a natural luxe moisturiser. Use on face, body or lips.
3. Champneys Spa Treatments Relaxing Dream Bath (£6 for 300ml, Boots) Fills your bath with lavender-scented bubbles that will make you want to soak for as long as possible. Step out of the tub feeling relaxed and moisturised.
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