Ahhhh, who does not love the luxurious indulgence of a great day spa! You leave your cares at the door as you’re greeted with a plush white robe. The soothing aromatic blend of citrus and eucalyptus transport you to cloud nine. And for 90 minutes or so you are catered to, massaged, rubbed, scrubbed, and made brandy new.
At the end of your spa experience, your services are tallied up and you realize that such luxury does not come cheap. While it is nice (and necessary) to treat yourself to occasional spa indulgences, the reality is that the economics do not always work in your favor. So the next time you feel the need to exhale “Calgon, take me away”…..but the rent is do and pay day is two weeks away — try these affordable at-home spa indulgences:
Exfoliate and re-energize your skin with St. Ives In-Shower Exfoliating Body Polishes ($6.99). The Frugalista friendly collection of scrubs help to remove dead, scaly skin cells, while revealing smooth and gorgeous skin. St. Ives In-Shower Exfoliating Body Polish is made with sugar crystals and natural extracts. St. Ives offers the three luxurious varieties: Oatmeal and Shea Butter, Collagen Elastin, Mineral Therapy.
Clarisea Exfoliating Scrub ($14): This gentle exfoliating body wash contains 1% salicylic acid to help control and target breakouts on the chest, back, shoulders and arms. Vitamin E millicapsules deeply exfoliate to slough away problem causing dead skin cells and impurities while Macadamia Seed and Sunflower Seed Oils moisturize and soften skin.
Naturopathica Lemongrass Mimosa Body Scrub ($28) uses Micro-ground bamboo to exfoliate skin’s outer layer, while extracts of Sugar Cane, Citrus and Apple penetrate for even deeper exfoliation. Combined with zesty Lemongrass and exotic florals of mimosa, Jasmine and Ylang Ylang, this treatment energizes while removing dry, dull skin…creating the ultimate spa experience in your shower!
AHAVA Dead Sea Mineral Mud ($28) is a rich, nutritious body treatment that instantly invigorates dull, dry skin. Reveal that radiant healthy glow you’ve been hiding all winter! AHAVA Dead Sea Mineral Mud incorporates concentrated minerals that work deep down to clean, purify and restore the skin’s natural moisture balance. Skin is left smooth and revitalized.
Sula NYC Treatment Kit ($44.99) is a three piece at home spa collection. All you need is a hot steamy environment and Sula will take care of the rest. The kit includes 1) Black Moroccan Soap – a thick olive soap to cleanse, moisturize and remove dead skin and toxins. The soap prepares skin for exfoliation. 2) Rhassoul – also referred to as “mineral of the desert”, this ‘super mud’ is derived from a mine in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco and is found nowhere else in the world. 3) Kiis – a glove made from specially selected materials to deeply cleanse and exfoliate the skin. The natural minerals in Sula revitalize and restore skin.
