SPA TREAT WITH FLORAL SOAK AND FOOT MASK

Aromatherapy massage, body wraps and masks come in a variety of guises. From the exotic experience of a rose-oil wrap to the deep-cleansing properties of a kaolin or mud pack, there are many alternatives to play with, so get creative and create your own spa experience.


SOAK

Treat feet to a restorative footbath. Fill a bowl with warm water, throw in fresh flowers or rose petals, light some candles, put on some meditative music and sit back and relax.



ADD ESSENTIAL OIL

Soak your feet in hot water for 10 to 15 minutes, dropping in a few drops of peppermint oil to refresh or a few drops of lavender oil to relax.

USE VAPORIZING OILS
Vaporizing essential oils in a burner will provide the room with a continuous fragrance. Try relaxing rose geranium or lavender, or invigorating peppermint or grapefruit.

BRUSH GENTLY
Body brushing improves your circulation and helps to eliminate toxins from the body by boosting the lymphatic system. The exfoliating effect sloughs away dead skin cells. Brush in one direction from the soles of your feet up along your legs using gentle but firm pressure.


USE SALT SCRUB
A salt scrub gives instant relief and ongoing therapy for troublesome joints, overworked muscles and fluid retention. By improving circulation it also ensures even skin tone, Perk up circulation and buff your skin with a commercial scrub or this mixture: 30 drops of lavender aromatherapy oil, 125ml carrier oil, 50g coarse sea salt. Dampen feet and exfoliate them (or the whole body if you like), working upward from the
toes. Shower or rinse off with warm water and pat dry.



WAX HAIRS

Eliminate any unsightly dark hairs on your toes with bleach or pre-waxed strips.


FOOT MASK
Treat tired feet to an indulgent mudpack or mask. Place feet on clingfilm, then brush on the mask. Use a commercial product or this mixture: 150g Fuller's earth, 200ml water, 20 drops vetiver, 2 drops frankincense, 4 drops lavender oil, a tablespoon honey.




WRAP IN CLINGFILM

Wrap feet in clingfilm and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.



MASSAGE WITH CRYSTALS
Massage with cool quartz crystals. Place a large crystal under your foot and apply gentle pressure to the solar plexus reflex point, rolling the arch of your foot backward and forward over the crystal.




USE FOOT FILE

Slough off rough or callused skin with a foot file.




APPLY FOOT CREAM

Apply a generous layer of lavender-based foot cream to soothe aches and pains.



MASSAGE
Massage cream thoroughly all over your toes and toenails using thumb and index fingers. With the sole facing downward, pinch the web between toes to drain your feet. Use the thumb on the upperside and your middle three fingers on the sole to give the soles a final rub.






Lavender aromatherapy oil adds to the relaxing experience.