Spa Oasis (Shower Friendly) "Getaway"
If buying airline tickets, boarding the dogs, packing bags, loading the car, travel hustle/bustle/hassles have you already dreading summer vacation, you’re not alone. More & more people are looking for alternatives & are discovering that vacation time doesn't always mean physical travel. Plan a spa day staycation in the master bathroom instead! Think of a spa oasis day as a chance to enjoy the amenities of your master bathroom without the pressures of travel induced stress. Federal Brace has these quick tips to help create a serene shower “getaway”.
Start with a fresh & tidy bathroom. After the clutter has been cleared, dim the lights & light a few calming candles. Get a playlist of soothing music going while gathering soft towels, a cozy robe, & clean washcloths. Have a pitcher of cold water on hand, spiked with lemon slices & mint or cucumber to sip.
Apply olive or coconut oil to your hair as a "mask" to restore shine & softness. Slather it on bone dry, not wet! As water repels oil, you'll get zero benefit from this deep conditioning hair treatment if you apply it in the shower stream. Use a wide tooth comb to gently distribute the mask evenly. Then let it “bake” under a shower cap.
Prepare a rejuvenating body scrub. Regular exfoliation is important for removing dead cells which can accumulate on the skin’s surface, leading to dull, dry skin. For a nourishing body scrub, mix together some brown sugar & olive oil (using roughly double the amount of brown sugar as oi)l. You can also add in some manuka honey, which is beneficial for both dry & acne-prone skin types, & some lemon or orange essential oil for an uplifting scent.
It’s almost shower time. Before hopping in, give hands a TLC makeover. File & shape your fingernails while they are still dry — once wet they're more apt to break or split. File in one direction (no sawing!) on one side to the center, then the other side, & do tips last.
Transform your shower into an aromatherapy friendly space by choosing an essential oil (lavender for serenity or neroli for an uplifting effect) & adding a few drops to a sponge or washcloth. Place this on the floor of the shower. The shower steam will allow the scent to release.
Start the shower water. Enter the shower with your homemade body scrub. Complete all needed cleansing & then use the scrub in the shower -- rubbing in circular motions all over the body & paying attention to rough spots such as elbows & knees -- before exiting the shower rinse out any remaining hair mask.
After toweling off, relax in your robe with a good book or favorite magazine. Have a pen & paper handy for thoughts & ideas during some quiet time. Plus, It’s never too soon to start planning your next round of at-home spa recipes. Adapt the schedule, agenda, & oasis getaway treatments to suit your needs through changing seasons & upcoming special event preparation.
Federal Brace has beautifully crafted, confident support for every master bath “Spa Oasis” project. Achieve the retreat of your dreams with a floating vanity, shower bench installation, Eco-Lucent LED Lighting System (dimmer switch available!), Stainless Steel Drawer Interiors for easy master bath decluttering, & Floating Shelves to complete the ultimate Spa look. Check out www.FederalBrace.com or call toll-free (877) 353-8899 8:30AM - 5 PM EST for additional ideas & design assistance.
