Handmade Home Spa Treatment Presents for a Relaxing Day
In the spirit of Plastic Free July, we're sharing three easy and affordable DIY home spa day gifts that will surely pamper your loved ones. These gifts, inspired by sources like Pep Soap and Chuckling Duckling Farm, require just a few minutes and a couple of dollars to make.
Bentonite Clay Face Mask
This face mask, perfect for a skin detox, uses bentonite clay, apple cider vinegar, water, lavender essential oil, and a plastic or bamboo spoon. Mix the ingredients in a glass bowl, avoid metal utensils, and store the mask in a glass container with an airtight plastic lid. Apply the mask to a clean face and neck, avoiding eyes and inside of nose/ears, and leave it for 3–5 minutes before rinsing with warm water and gently removing with a soft cloth if needed. Find the full recipe here.
Frugal Essential Oil Epsom Salt Bath Soak
For a relaxing bath experience, try this DIY Epsom salt bath soak. Combine Epsom salt with essential oils like rose or lavender, and optional additives such as coconut or olive oil, oats, and honey. Mix the ingredients and add them to warm bath water to soothe muscles and calm senses.
Shea Butter Body Scrub
Indulge in a luxurious body scrub made from shea butter, sugar or salt, carrier oil (e.g., fractionated coconut oil), and essential oils. Gently massage the scrub onto your skin, rinse off with warm water, and pat dry to enjoy amazingly soft skin. Find a detailed recipe for the Shea Butter Body Scrub here.
Remember, when making these DIY gifts, it's best to give the components in separate containers rather than assembling the honey mask. Support your home spa needs by visiting local businesses like Pep Soap and Chuckling Duckling Farm. Happy crafting!
Embrace a plastic-free lifestyle with these DIY home spa day gifts. From a Bentonite Clay Face Mask to a Frugal Essential Oil Epsom Salt Bath Soak and a Luxurious Shea Butter Body Scrub, these affordable, easy-to-make packages will contribute to a sustainable living, promoting a fusion of fashion-and-beauty and home-and-garden essentials.
