Lockdown tips: Natural spa treatments you can make at home

A trip to the spa is one of the best ways to rest and recharge However when youre not visiting a resort and cant make it to your favourite spa you can still create your own spa experience with natural products right at your home This can be just as effective and even more fun than booking a treatment at a professional spaBawah Reserve one of Indonesias most exclusive offgrid resorts provides every guest with a daily spa treatment during their stay IANSlife spoke with Emelda Drapiana Bawah Reserves Aura Spa Manager to bring you six easy yet fabulous recipes for your body face and hair right from the comfort of your homeFor The BodyStart your natural spa day by exfoliating the dead cells from your skinsCoffee ScrubUsed coffee grounds are packed with minerals that are great for the skin And because they do not dissolve in water their gritty texture is great to naturally exfoliate to a supersoft finishIngredients4 tbsp coffee grounds2 tbsp milk powder100 ml virgin coconut oilMethodCombine all ingredients and stir wellApply to your whole body using circular motions paying attention to drier areas such as the elbows knees and feetRinseHoney and Sesame ScrubSesame seeds are a rich source of zinc which can help increase the skins flexibility They are also rich in antioxidants which help detoxify the skinBlack sesame seeds have antiinflammatory properties as well as iron and vitamins B and EIngredients200g white sesame seeds100g black sesame seeds5 tbsp honey5 tbsp sesame oilMethodCrush the sesame seeds together using a pestle and mortar or the end of a rolling pinMix all ingredients together and stir wellApply to your whole body using circular motions paying attention to drier areas such as the elbows knees and feetRinseFor The FaceA simple face mask can make your skin look radiant and glowing There is no need to use expensive storebought masks when these clean and restore lost moisture tooLemon Face MaskA natural astringent lemon juice removes dead skin cells tightens pores and reduces blackheadsIngredients1 tsp lemon juice1 tbsp egg whiteMethodWhisk the egg white until fluffySlowly add in the lemon juiceApply to face avoiding the eye area leave for 30 minutesRinseTurmeric amp Honey Face MaskTurmeric is known for its antiinflammatory and antibacterial benefits It can reduce redness from blemishes minimize acne and calm skin conditions like eczemaIngredients1 tsp turmeric or cinnamon2 tbsp honeyMethodMix all ingredients together and stir wellApply to face avoiding the eye area leave for 30 minutesRinseFor The HairDont forget about your hair A quick and easy hair treatment can add shine and moisture to your hair as well as it being great for your scalpHair mask for shiny sleek hairOlive oil is a rich emollient that helps to deep condition hair Honey locks in extra moisture minimises breakage and strengthens hair making it more likely to grow longerIngredients4 tbsp olive oil4 tbsp honeyMethodBlend the olive oil and honey togetherApply to dry hair massaging it into the roots and ends comb it through for better coverageLeave for a minimum of 20 minutes either loose or wrapped in a towelRinse then shampoo and condition hair as normalHair Mask for dry hairAvocado and coconut oil have numerous benefits for your hair moisturising nourishing and smells good tooIngredients2 tbsp avocado mashed2 tbsp coconut oil2 tbsp honeyMethodBlend the oil and honey together then slowly mix in the mashed avocadoApply to dry hair massaging it into the roots and ends comb it through for better coverageLeave for a maximum of 20 minutes either loose or wrapped in a towelRinse then shampoo and condition hair as normalNow why not make yourself a rosella tea to complete your home spa experienceCatch up on all the latest Crime National International and Hatke news here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates MidDay is now on Telegram Click here to join our channel middayinfomedialtd and stay updated with the latest newsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever