How to Create a Relaxing Spa Retreat at Home | Candle Aroma of the Week #16
- W Fleur Aroma
- Jul 24, 2017
- 6 min read
The W Fleur Aroma Spa Retreat soy candle is a clean, calming refreshing fragrance that invokes feelings of a relaxing day at the spa. A soothing balanced aroma that combines fresh marine and citrus accords are blended with just a hint of flowers and musk. Truly relaxing.
Top: apple, lemongrass.
Middle: lilac.
Bottom: light patchouli.
The Spa Retreat candle invites us to enjoy a spa day!
Create a Relaxing Spa Retreat at home
Most can’t afford to drop hundreds of dollars at the spa. Luckily, you can create your own relaxing spa experience in the comfort of your own home. We’ll show you how to turn your bedroom and bath into a tranquil haven you’ll never want to leave.
In the bathroom
Set the mood
Play relaxing music - When I want the full at-home spa experience, I play relaxing spa music. One of my favorites is "Serenity Relaxing Spa Music - 101 Spa Music Songs". It's free if you have Amazon Prime.
Light Candles – There's nothing more relaxing than the soft glow and enticing smell of a great candle. Rather than polluting the air we breathe with burning paraffin, soy is environmentally-friendly and safe. Transform your bath into a spa sanctuary with the W Fleur Aroma Spa Retreat soy candle and the W Fleur Aroma Lotion Candle.
Have plush towels and comfortable pajamas or a robe waiting.
Lighting - Relax in the candlelight. Turn off the light and tune out the world – One cannot fully relax with overhead lights glaring into the eyes.
Hydrotherapy - Take a bath. Plan to soak for 20 to 30 minutes uninterrupted. Longer soaks can dry out your skin. Shorter soaks aren’t relaxing. Use a bath tea or add this relaxing bath soak to the bath water:
Mix 5 drops of essential oil in a tablespoon of milk or a carrier oil such as jojoba, avocado, or coconut oil and add to your bath. The oils will bond with the fats of the oil or milk to protect you from irritation*.
You can also add the essential oil and milk/carrier oil mixture to pink Himalayan salts, Epsom salt, or any natural salts and add to bath for an added treatment. Using bath salts means you’re also filling your bath with skin-nourishing nutrients and minerals.
Essential oils for the bath: In the evening I recommend calming oils such as Lavender, Chamomile, Rose, Rose Geranium, or essential oil blends such as; Calming or Relaxing by Aromaland.
*Precaution: It’s not always a good idea to just drop essential oils directly into your bath water. First of all . . . oil and water don’t mix! So your essential oils won’t disperse well. Second, the oils won’t float in the middle of the tub, but will be drawn to the lipids in your skin. This means they’ll be touching your skin undiluted. Combined with hot water, this can potentially cause irritation. Also, take care of your skin: Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) and the spice oils, like Ginger (Zingiber officinale) or Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) are no-no’s. They can be too irritating to bathe with.
Beverage – A glass of wine or champagne is the standby for relaxation in the tub, but there are other choices for the at-home spa too. Try fruit or herb infused water. Add cucumbers, mint, citrus fruit, berries, even watermelon to a pitcher of water. Or a blend of your favorites. Chill the water for several hours, the longer the better for more flavor infusion. Sip this during your home spa experience or anytime to stay hydrated without added calories.
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Spa treatments: adding spa treatments for an even more relaxing experience;
Hands and feet – No need for a pedicure to get smooth, soft soles. Pamper yourself with Elixir Hand & Nail Treatment by Aromaland. This elixir is excellent for nourishing and restoring the nail bed, resulting in healthy and strong cuticles and nails. It also works wonders softening the hand's hardworking skin. Made with all natural ingredients and is Health Magazine 'Healthy Beauty Awards' Winner for Best Nail Product.
Exfoliation –
A loofah or dry brush is a great tool to add to your home spa. Use the dry brush before your shower or bath. Use the loofah in the shower or bath. If you don’t have either of these, a washcloth can exfoliate skin in a pinch.
Scrub – Use a great smelling all natural sugar scrub. You can make your own using the Lavender Sugar Scrub recipe below.
Facial – Use high quality, natural products to give yourself a mini-facial.
Cleanse with Immortelle Cleansing Dew by Floracopeia. I can't say enough about Immortelle Cleansing Dew ♡ it's a miracle worker facial oil cleanser! Hydrating, nourishing, and stimulates regeneration by aiding circulation in the capillary beds and activating collagen and elastin production. It reduces fine lines and wrinkles, extinguishes redness, softens, harmonizes skin tone, and enhances radiance and luster.
Tone naturally with hydrosols, also called floral waters, such as Organic Helichrysum, Organic Rose, and/or Organic Lavender by Plant Therapy. Hydrosols are all natural and keep your skin fresh, clean, and hydrated.
Hydrate - with Radiant Youth Serum by W Fleur Aroma. Made from the finest natural ingredients to nourish and replenish the skin. Contains natural antioxidants that fight free radicals that can cause ageing. Reduces fine lines, wrinkles, brings luminosity to the skin, and helps fade scars and age spot.
Hair – Now is a great time to try a deep treatment while you are soaking in the bath or taking a spa-like shower. Use Elixir Hair & Scalp Treatment by Aromaland. Used in spas around the world, this natural Award Winning Formula is a hydrating elixir for hair and scalp made from fine, nutrient-rich plant oils, plant-derived Vitamin E, and a beautiful blend of Essential Oils. Excellent for restoring the healthy balance of hair & scalp.
Moisturize the body - Keep your skin hydrated after your bath with the W Fleur Aroma Lotion Candle. Our lotion candle is a spa candle, all over moisturizing body balm and warming massage oil all in one. Light a lotion candle before your bath to create an enchanting ambiance and watch as it melts into a rich, warm, emollient body candle oil. Use after a bath or shower to keep your skin silky smooth.
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In the bedroom: you’ll want to emulate your favorite features of a fine hotel room:
Sheets – Choose high thread count Egyptian cotton sheets for the most luxurious feel. It’s worth spending a little bit of money here for the best quality. Egyptian cotton gets softer with washing and wear.
Pillows – Choose whatever kind of pillows you are most comfortable with, but have lots of them in different shapes and sizes. Not only does this look cozy, it’s comfortable too.
Blankets/Comforter – Like the finest hotels, a down or down alternative comforter is luxurious, yet simple. You can find a duvet to add a pop of color, texture and to protect your investment. Choose a year round weight – one that will keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Include a plush or cozy throw for added comfort on cool nights or to snuggle under while relaxing or reading.
Candles - if you're staying up for a bit keep your W Fleur Aroma soy candles lit and continue to relax and calm before you go to bed.
Diffuse essential oils – When your ready for bed diffuse the W Fleur Aroma Best Nights Sleep Ever diffuser blend to help you drift off to sleep. The calming scent fills the bedroom with a deeply relaxing atmosphere, and helps you to get the rest you need to face the morning with energy.
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