This pampering routine is the perfect way to take a step back from your hectic life, and treat yourself with a self-care day.
It is easy to get so caught up in work or life, in general, that you end up forgetting to take care of yourself. This is your sign to put aside one day relaxing this week and try this pampering routine. Not only will you feel more at ease, but you will also have a clearer headspace for your days ahead.
This post gives you the best step-by-step pampering routine to relieve your stress.
Everyone has different preferences of what they find relaxing, and what they want to do to pamper themselves. However, this post will give you a simple guide with recommended products showing you how to pamper yourself at home.
The Best Pampering Routine to Try at Home This Week
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1. Clean Your Home
A cluttered environment leads to a cluttered mind, so cleaning your home is the first thing you should do. Start by making your bed, cleaning the surfaces, and then organizing your drawers. If you dread cleaning, try turning on your favorite music to help you stay energetic as you clean.
Trust me, you will already feel 10 times better after finishing this step.
For the best tips on cleaning your home click here!
2. Set The Mood
Next up, it’s time to make your home feel homier. Turn on a diffuser or light your favorite candle. If you want to feel extra cozy or warm, turn on your fireplace (or have a fireplace image on your TV)! These little steps will bring warmth to your environment and make you feel much cozier at home. If you are sensitive to fragrances, opt for fragrance-free candles, so you can still get the cozy ambiance.
Once you’ve gotten that part down, it’s time to turn on your favorite relaxing music. This will really set your mind for relaxation and hopefully distract you from your busy life.
Recommended Candles:
Voluspa is one of my favorite candle brands because all of their candles just smell sooo good. The “Branche Vermeil” scent is my all-time favorite; it is more of a woody scent, but there many other scent options to choose from on their site. Voluspa candles have a fairly strong fragrance, but if you love that, you’ll love this brand.
You can never go wrong with a 3-wick candle from Bath and Body Works. My go-to scents from this brand are “Marshmallow Fireside” and “Paris Cafe.” They are definitely worth $25, as they are big candles that last for a fairly long amount of time. The 3-wicks in these candles bring more light to your environment and allow the fragrance to seep throughout the house, which is a huge plus!
If you prefer unscented candles, the White Votive Candles are super affordable and a beautiful addition to your home. It comes in a pack of 12, so each candle is only $1.50! I have these placed around the house to spice up the decor in my house, and they are amazing. There are many other unscented candles on the market, but I think these are the perfect sized candles to have around the house.
Recommended Diffusers:
I cannot say enough good things about this candle. It is super affordable, has a sleek design, and truly extends the scent of the essential oil throughout your room. Anjou also has a smaller, 300ml version of this diffuser: Anjou “Ultrasonic” Diffuser.
This is another great diffuser that you can place on your night stand or coffee table. I had this in my dorm room, and it works great as a decor piece as well! If you prefer a smaller diffuser, this Volcano Diffuser is a great coice.
3. Bath-Time
Next, it’s time to lay back in your bathtub and cleanse your body. You might be more of a shower person than a bath person, but spending even five minutes bathing will help ease the tension in your body.
Before getting in the tub, you can take the extra step to dry brush your body. This will help get rid of any excess dead skin on your body, and it will leave your body feeling so soft after you get out of the bath. I highly recommend the PopChose Dry Brushing Body Brush because it really helps to get rid of the excess skin and flakes on your body without irritating your skin.
Now, throw in a bubble bath soap, a soaking salt, or a bath bomb to get the most out of your bath experience. There are many different bath products with ingredients, such as Eucalyptus or CBD, which will help you further lighten up the tension in your body.
Recommended Bath Products:
This is a cute set of bath bombs, and like the packaging says, it’s meant for you to “chill.” It has a therapeutic, jasmine rose scent and honestly, I just love the packaging of these bath bombs.
Lush also has a wide range of bath bombs, with different colors and scents, that you can try. There are usually less than $10, and they dissolve in the bathttub really well.
These soaking salts from Herbivore, are a great addition to your bathtub experience. They have a light fragrance, but most importantly they help to ease the tension in your body. If you are not into crazy bubbles or colors in your bath, these soaking salts are a great option!
There are tons of bubble bath soaps you can choose from, depending on what scent you like. Philosophy has great bubble bath soaps because you don’t need a lot of product to get the foamy bubbles you want. They also have many classic and unique scents to choose from, and the products lasts a long time.
After letting your body soak in the warm water for a while, it is time to deep cleanse your body. These are a few things you can do to feel fresh and clean after your bath:
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Exfoliate Your Body
Exfoliating your body helps you acheive smooth and soft skin. It also prevents your skin from being too dry and flaky, and leaves your skin looking glowy and youthful afterward.
Here are the top two body scrubs I recommend:
⇢ Herbivore Botanicals “Coco Rose Exfoliating Body Scrub”│$36
⇢ OUAI “Scalp and Body Scrub”│$38
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Shave
Baths are the perfect time for you to shave your legs, arms, underarms, etc. Also, the water from the bath will soften your skin, which will make the shaving process easier.
Pro Tip: Whether you’re a male or female, use a men’s razor! They help you get a closer shave, they last longer, and your hair doesn’t grow back as fast! You can get “men’s razors” pretty much anywhere, like Amazon, drugstores, etc. The razor I use is Gillette Fusion5 Men’s Razor, and it’s $10 for the razor and 2 refills!
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Hair Mask
Hair treatments are a great step to give your hair some extra love and nourishment. There are thousands of different hair masks out there that target your specific hair needs.
Here are the top three hair masks I recommend for different purposes:
⇢ For Color Treated Hair: Enjoy Hair Mask│$23
⇢ For Damaged Hair: OUAI Treatment Masque│$32
⇢ For Nourishment: amika Soulfood Nourishing Hair Mask│$28
4. Skincare
After you’re refreshing bath, it’s time to do your in-depth skincare routine. Everyone’s skin care routine is different, but if you don’t have a routine quite yet, click here for tips on building a solid skin care routine.
These are some items you can use in your pampering skin care routine:
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Face Sheet Mask (Optional: Eye and Lip Masks)
There are also so many different masks that target certain needs, such as hydration, wrinkles, acne, etc. You can also find quality masks with affordable prices on Amazon or your local drugstore. Below are three masks that I always fall back on, and make my skin feel amazing!
⇢ Sheet Mask: Master Lab Sheet Mask│$9
⇢ Eye Mask: Wander Beauty Baggage Claim Eye Masks│$25
⇢ Lip Mask: Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask│$22
Pro Tip: Keep your face masks in the fridge, so when it’s time to use the mask, it feels refreshing on your face. It also helps with depuffing your face and tightening your pores!
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Serums
Then, it’s time for serums! Serums are a MUST for your pampering routine because they seep in the skin deeper than most products. Many serums also have amazing active ingredients that help improve your skin. The Ordinary has amazing serums that are less than $10. If you don’t know where to start with serums, I recommend The Ordinary “Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%” Serum or The Ordinary “Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum.”
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Exfoliate
Next, lets get rid of the excess dirt, skin, and flakes on your skin. However, please… PLEASE stay away from physical exfoliators AKA exfoliators with exfoliating beads. These can be very harsh on your skin and irritate it. Instead, opt for chemical exfoliators such as these ones below.
⇢ Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant│$24
⇢ Krave Beauty Kale-lalu-yAHA│$25
✓ BONUS Pampering Ideas:
This is a quick reminder to customize your pampering routine depending on your personal needs/wants. However, if you still need some pampering ideas, here are some extra steps you can take add on to your pampering routine:
- Manicure & Pedicure
- Pluck/Wax Your Eyebrows/Facial Hair
- Self Tan
- Work Out, Yoga, Cardio
5. Meditate
Once you’ve completed your pamper beauty routine, it’s time to fully clear your mind and meditate. If you have time, try journaling and doing some personal reflection. Let out anything on your mind, reflect on your life, and even set small goals for yourself. Also, just take a few minutes to breathe and clear your mind. Journaling is great because it allows you to organize your thoughts and let out your emotions.
- Check out this Reflection Journal you can use: “Personal Reflection Journal” This is a digital journal that you can print or download to any device, so you can reflect straight from your computer or tablet. Best of all, it’s only $8!
Use Code “ESSENTIAL15” for 15% off this Reflection Journal!
6. Plan Your Schedule
With a clear mind, you will be most focused to set your schedule for the rest of the week. Make a list of what you need to get done, what your priorities are, and schedule them accordingly.
Remember not to overschedule yourself, and set realistic and achievable time stamps for the days or weeks ahead of you.
After this step, you will be able to wake up tomorrow ready to tackle the tasks you have ahead of you.
7. Cozy Up
The last and final step… GET COZY! By now, you will probably feel so much more at ease, and now you’re ready to lay in bed and truly relax. Get into your comfiest clothes and do what you love to do. Whether that is listening to an audible, reading a book, watching Netflix, or cuddling with your pet, do what you think will best help wind you down for the night. As a bonus, get your favorite snack to make your last step even better!
This went over the perfect pampering routine to destress and relax!
Hopefully, once you get through this routine, you will feel so much more relaxed and your mind will be more refreshed for your days ahead.
Please feel free to comment your thoughts below, and share this with someone you feel like needs a pamper day. Hope you enjoyed!
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