Say Ahhh with an At-Home Spa Night

Want to slip into a soft robe and be whisked away to relaxation without the price tag? Look no further than this guide to a complete spa night that will have you feeling blissed out by the end of the night. I once worked at a spa and learned the ins and outs of creating the "spa experience." 

Step 1: Hydrate

The key to healthy skin is hydration. Stay hydrated with this delicious and easy spa water recipe.

Spa Water:

-A pitcher of cold filtered water

-Plenty of ice

-Four slices of lemon

-Five slices of cucumber

Mix all ingredients in pitcher and enjoy! The longer it sits, the better it gets.

Step 2: Shower, Exfoliate and Moisturize

Trader Joe's Lavender Salt Scrub

Next step is either a shower or bath, whatever your preference is. Make sure to thoroughly cleanse your face BEFORE you shower so your pores can breathe. During your shower or bath, the steam will help to open your pores so your skin will benefit more from your exfoliation and mask in the proceeding steps.

Don't forget to exfoliate your body while in the shower. I have been loving the Trader Joe's Lavender Salt Scrub. The lavender helps to relax and soothe while the sea salt sloughs off the dead skin for glowing healthy skin.

Trader Joe's Coconut Body Butter

After exfoliating your body, apply a thick body cream for ultra-rich moisturizing. The Trader Joe's Coconut Body Butter smells amazing, hydrates deeply and leaves skin soft and smooth.

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant & Michael Todd Tropical Fruit Exfoliant

For facial exfoliation, I love the Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant. It's made from rice powder, making it very gentle for sensitive skin. Another great exfoliant is the Michael Todd True Organics Tropical Fruit Enzyme Exfoliant Scrub, an all-natural fruit scented product that uses fruit enzymes to dissolve dead skin cells.

Step 3: Treat

After exfoliating, it is time for a face mask! Pop in your favorite DVD or show and let the mask do its job.

For oily-acne prone skin types, the Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque can't be beat. A thick green clay mask, this cult-classic mask works to dry up blemishes and help control oil.

Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque

Charcoal Detoxifying & Avocado Mango

If you find your face is oily in some spots yet drier in others, try the Michael Todd True Organics Charcoal Detoxifying Mask. More of a lotion consistency, this light gray mask is moisturizing while still balancing oil production. The activated charcoal in the mask draws out dirt and oil that clog pores and gives congested skin a nice "detox."

Have dry skin? Test out the Michael Todd True Organics Avocado and Mango Hydrating Mask. It smells like a delicious tropical smoothie while nourishing and hydrating the skin for a dewy and glowing complexion.

After rinsing off the face mask, be sure to moisturize with your favorite facial moisturizer!

Step 4: Nails

Let's talk nails. No spa night would be complete without prettily painted nails by the end of it. For Fall, I am loving these darker colors!

Sephora by OPI in "It's Somewhere in my Purse" and OPI in "You Don't Know Jacques"

Voila! Now you're fully primped, pampered and relaxed. Happy spa night! :)

xoxo Jess