At Home Spa Day

Ever wonder why you instantly feel calm and relaxed when walking into a spa? Aromatherapy and the fragrance of your environment have strong effects on your mood and emotions. When setting up your at home spa day, find a candle fragrance that makes you feel cleansed, refreshed, and relaxed, such as the NIVEA Original Creme Scented Candle. It's enriched with invigorating citrus notes, and precious lavender and rose essence making it the perfect addition to your makeshift spa at home. Try turning the lights down and lighting a couple of these in your bathroom and feel instantly more relaxed.

Music can also play an important role in achieving a sense of relaxation and calm. Research actually shows that music is a valid therapy to help potentially reduce feelings of depression and anxiety, as well as to boost mood and quality of life. This is one of our home spa ideas you can use without spending a single penny. Just flick on your radio or select a calming playlist from your favourite streaming service and sit back and relax.

In the 21st century, as humans we spend large amounts of time using technology, whether it be for work, to communicate with others, or just to watch a few funny videos at the end of the day. On average, we spend a whopping 3 hours and 15 minutes on our phones alone per day. Not to mention the occasional TV series binge or email correspondence on your laptop. Switch off for a few hours and enjoy your home spa day with zero technological distractions - you won't regret it, we promise.

If you can, switch the thermostat up a couple of degrees in your bathroom when you're ready to enjoy your spa at home, or if that's not possible, throw on a fluffy dressing robe to keep things feeling cosy.

Eucalyptus plant stems aren't just pretty accessories that look nice in your bathroom and occasionally emit a delicious smell. It can also help you relax and breathe more easily, which is why it's perfect for your spa day at home. Just imagine breathing in a minty, earthy aroma as it mixes with the steam (this will also help to unblock any stuffy noses, so it's a win-win). This works when you hang eucalyptus in the shower and the steam releases the essential oils of the eucalyptus plant.

Don’t rely on your usual shower and bath products when trying to recreate your spa at home - why not invest in some more luxurious products that you can save for these special occasions of extra self-care. The NIVEA Clay Fresh Shower Ginger & Basil Shower Cream contains kaolin clay to deeply cleanse, refresh and care for your skin. What’s more spa-like than clay enriched products? Pop it on, close your eyes, and you’ll be transported.

Remove dead skin cells from your body while you bathe by using an exfoliating scrub or exfoliating gloves to wipe away the very top layer of dead skin. This will not only prevent pores from becoming blocked, but it’ll also make your skin look more youthful and rejuvenated, much like it would when leaving a 5-star resort spa. But make sure you don't forget to exfoliate your lips too to keep them feeling soft and supple!

Sit back while you soak in the tub with a replenishing facial sheet mask. The NIVEA Q10 Energy Instant Recharge Sheet Mask is formulated with Q10 and Vitamin C, both powerful antioxidants that help to smooth fine lines and wrinkles.

While you’re cleansing and hydrating your skin in your spa at home, why not give yourself a facial massage to stimulate blood flow. This in turns increases the amount of collagen your skin is supplied with, as well as draining excess fluid that might cause your face to appear puffier than usual.

The at home spa doesn’t stop once you step out of the shower and bath. As well as upgrading your bathing products, try some new body care products to lock in all the moisture and keep your skin looking beautiful for longer. The NIVEA Oil In Lotion Rose & Argan Oil indulges your skin in a sensual rose scent and transforms your skin to feel smooth and look radiant.