Spending a day at a spa has long been held as the best method of pampering yourself, for good reason! Pampering your body while you do nothing but relax is a great way to improve your mental and physical health. Sometimes it may not be possible to get into a spa, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t have a personal spa day. As long as you have some free time – and certain products – you’ll be able to kick back, relax, and indulge in soothing your body and soul. 

Candles and Diffusers

While these aren’t beauty products per se, they will go a long way toward setting the atmosphere for your at-home spa day. Pleasant, soothing scents can help settle both your mood and your mind, so why not consider some of the following:

Lakewood Candles has a selection of natural soy wax candles handmade right here in Australia. They have a variety of scented candles, including Black Rose & Oud, which includes a sultry top note combination of rose, saffron, pepper and geranium, with middle and base notes that include nutmeg, oud, musk, and vanilla. 

For a slower, lingering spa scent, Flicker by Ray has just what you need. Their Floral Reed Diffuser has natural fibre reeds that release a pure and relaxing scent over time. The diffuser is handmade in Melbourne from quality dried florals that create a fantastic aroma. 

Bath Soaks

Envision yourself soaking in a warm tub, surrounded by candles with your favorite music playing – it’s the perfect way to unwind! No self-care pampering day is complete without a great bath, and to make sure it’s just what you need, choose a bath soak to elevate the experience!

Spiritual Soaks has many different bath soaks available, and every blend has been carefully handcrafted to deliver an incredible sensory experience as well as a therapeutic experience meant to relieve stress and promote healing. Their soaks are completely vegan and cruelty free. 

You can completely transform your bathing experience by using the soaking salts made by The esse Edit.  These soaking salts are very rich in minerals and have potent restorative and relaxing qualities. Ingredients include pure epsom and pink Himalayan salts, along with rosehip and almond oil and a plethora of vitamins. There’s also a little surprise in their Relax + Recharge soaking salts: a rose quartz crystal meant to enhance your heart energy and help you become more in tune with yourself. 

Soaps and Soaks 

Now that the stage has been set, it’s time to move on to the best beauty products for your personal spa day. Products with natural ingredients are always going to be better for your skin and hair, and here on ACA there is a large selection of those to choose from!

Soaps by Heather has so many all natural, handmade soaps to choose from that it can be hard to pick just one! The Goat’s Milk with Lemon Myrtle soap bar contains a mixture of oils (rice, olive, and coconut) blended with goat’s milk, nettle leaf, and lemon myrtle, may chang, and lavender essential oils. 

Mei & Co. makes handcrafted vegan all natural soaps and skincare products through a chemical free process. Their Fruity Trio set of bar soaps has delightful sweet, fruity scents, and the soap contains essential oils that can remove toxins and improve your overall skin health. 

Gather Forager’s Chamomile and Honey Shampoo and Body Bar contains homegrown, pure Australian chamomile, as well as raw honey that is carefully and lovingly extracted from their own beehives. The end result is a gentle shampoo that cleans your hair without making it dry and damaged, and it functions just as well on your body, too! 

 Lianne Brink’s selection of hair and skin products are made from all natural, high quality ingredients that are gentle on your hair and are also free of palm oil. The Shampoo Bar has a wonderful scent of mint and citrus as well as the moisturizing benefits of shea butter, and it works great on all hair types. 

Lotions, Scrubs, and Masks

After you’ve done your soaking and washing, it’s time to pamper your body and face with the best in lotions, scrubs and masks!

There’s no better choice for body moisturizer than the Pampering Body Lotion by MerindahBotanicals. This decadent, wonderfully scented lotion eliminates dryness while hydrating your delicate skin. This lotion is non-greasy, fast-absorbing, and gentle enough to be used on sensitive skin.  

If you’re looking for a gentle mask for sensitive skin, Jaybird Skincare has just what you need. Their Mix Pink Velvet Clay Mask is suitable for all skin types and has a beneficial blend of red and white clays, along with chamomile flower extract and organic aloe vera. These natural ingredients provide a hydrating, soothing effect on your skin, and this mask is also completely free from preservatives.  

If your skin needs some special treatment, consider the Smooth & Glow Exfoliator by BE FRAICHE. It is the perfect product for skin that is dull, tired or sensitive and is in need of some pampering. The formula isn’t gritty or abrasive, and this exfoliator can also help deal with irritating adult acne and breakouts. 

A Day For Pampering Self Love

Everyone deserves a day to unwind and pamper themselves, both inside and out. Luxuriating in a wonderful bath and following up with all-natural, high-quality skin and hair care products can go a long way toward making you feel physically fantastic, but it can also give your mind and emotions a big boost!