The Perfect: At-Home Spa Day
Simple yet transformative DIY tips for when you look (and feel) meh.
By Maureen Choi
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In an ideal world, we’d all have standing spa appointments—complete with glow-ifying facials, blow-your-mind massages, and all-you-can-drink cucumber water. But just because that may not be a reality doesn’t mean you can’t recreate the same self-care moments at home. All it takes to soothe your skin, psyche, and soul? These spa-centric miracle-workers.
COMFORT-RICH CLEANSER
Step one to any spa-worthy facial is proper cleansing. A soap-free, creamy formula laced with botanicals and PHAs designed to remove makeup and oil without stripping.
Exuviance Gentle Cleansing Creme, $34; exuviance.com
CANDLE
When it comes to a DIY spa day, a little mood lighting goes a long way. This chic candle made with delicate iris blossoms does double duty by casting a flattering light and creating a relaxing atmosphere via its soothing signature scent.
Diptyque Iris Candle, $65; diptyqueparis.com
JADE ROLLER
Talk about sneaky: While you think you’re just giving your mug a feel-good massage, this handy jade roller is also boosting circulation and flushing away under-eye swelling. Chill it in the fridge overnight for an extra cooling, depuffing effect.
Herbivore Jade Facial Roller, $25; herbivore.com
EXFOLIATING PEEL
Now, for the fun stuff: Post-cleanse, give skin a good slough with a peel pad spiked with a mix of glycolic and mandelic acids. Ten minutes later, you’re glowing.
Exuviance Performance Peel AP25, $77; exuviance.com
BATH OIL
We all know that a steamy soak is the star of the at-home spa show. It instantly relaxes your muscles and mind—not to mention helps open up pores so all that face mask goodness can really sink in. For a bath with benefits, fill your tub with warm water and add a few drops of aromatic and skin-nourishing essential oils.
Susanne Kaufmann Essential Bath Oil for the Senses, $106; net-a-porter.com
SCALP TREATMENT
An invigorating scalp massage can give you ASMR-worthy tingles while treating an often overlooked area of your body. This lightweight treatment, formulated with dandruff-blasting BHAs and a soothing blend of chamomile and rosemary extracts, is designed for the laziest spa lovers. Apply it directly onto your scalp—wet or dry—massage it in, and you’re good to go.
Oribe Serene Scalp Soothing Leave-On Treatment, $48; oribe.com
CLAY MASK
To clarify pores and help remove debris, toxins and excess oil, try slathering on a purifying mask with active charcoal and oil-absorbing French clay for 15 minutes. Do the prep work now and enjoy fresher, smoother, baby-soft skin for days.
Exuviance Detox Mud Treatment, $49; exuviance.com
ROBE
There’s nothing quite like slipping into something soft and cozy post-bath—or anytime, for that matter. Bring spa-style luxury to you with this kimono-inspired robe made of ultra-cushy cotton.
Sleepy Jones Sadie Striped Cotton Robe, $180, net-a-porter.com
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