Feeling run down and exhausted? I know I am - this sudden chill in autumnal weather has left me with a rotten cold and in need of some of comforting. I asked the lovely Mel, owner of Green Therapies in London, for her tips and secrets on creating a home spa. After all, if she can manage to create a stylish mini-haven bang slap in the middle of central London (it's all exposed brick, white walls and dark wood floors - lovely), then she's bound to be able to do it at home in perfect style too.
Mel says: "When you're in need of some down time, keep the lighting gentle and soft. Turn off the main lights in the bathroom and place candles around the tub and the basin. Scented ones with lavender or lemon can really soothe and help you relax. When I'm feeling run down, my favourite is the Dermalogica stress relief candle which is made from a gorgeous blend of tea tree, eucalyptus, rosemary, sandalwood and lavender oils. Make sure the bathroom is warm, but not hot, otherwise you'll really be wiped out afterwards. Add to all the lovely perfume of the scented candles with an indulgent dollop of bath oil - I like L'Occitane's ultra rich foaming bath oil or Kneipp's calming herbal bath oil.
"A salt scrub can really help detoxify your skin. I use Dead Sea Salts, and add lemon balm to it if I need uplifting, or a few drops of trusted lavender oil if I just want to relax. Most of us all have face masks to suit our own skin type in our bathroom cabinet, but if you don't, you can always ask your local salon for a few samples to try out. Once your done, slather yourself in your favourite body lotion (I use Sanctuary Spa's essentials body moisture spray) and step into some cosy pjs: the best part of a home spa is that you can sink straight into bed with a hot chocolate immediately afterwards!"
Create your spa at home
Cable bed socks, The White Company, £35
Diptyique candles, Space NK, £34
Classic robes, The White Company, £38
Ultra rich foaming bath oil, L'Occitane, £17.25
Hot water bottle, Row Pinto, £45
Lavender bath salts, L'Occitane, £13.75
Shealing throw, Toast, £995
Round bath brush, Toast, £25
White classic towels, The White Company, £7-£25
Photograpy: PR
2 comments
Hi. What a lovely post. I love nothing more than a long soak in the tub, followed by cosy PJs and a hot chocolate. Will definitely be checking out the Dermalogica candle. Thanks for the tip.
Paula (Kitty & Polly)
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