The Stay-at-Home Spa

There are many reasons we go to the spa: to relax our minds, soothe our tense bodies, and pause the world (or at least our inboxes) for a moment. Whether you're missing regular trips to the day spa or are just looking for ways to release daily stresses, read on.

First: What, exactly, makes the spa so wonderful? Other than the luxurious towels, we'd say it's the light-as-air feeling that sinks in after a well-deserved treatment. So dim the lights, grab your freshest and fluffiest linens, and ask Alexa to cue the ambient rainforest sounds. Welcome to day spa chez toi.

Let your at-home spa experience begin with the nose. Light candles and incense, burn palo santo, and don't be shy with the essential oil drops in your electronic or reed diffuser. Now, breathe in and out.

Take your aromatherapy to the next level with a hot bath or shower. Mix Epsom salts, coconut oil, and your favorite essential oil blends (think citrus or woodsy) for the bath of your dreams. If you're short on time, try a foot soak, instead, for those tense toes.

Eye treatments have come a long way since cucumber slices. Reclining in a bath is the perfect moment to soothe tired eyes (and ease tension headaches) with an eye therapy pillow. Stuffed with aromatic beads, these pillows can be cooled in the freezer or warmed in the microwave prior to use. If puffiness is your biggest foe, opt for a brightening or collagen eye mask to wear throughout your spa treatment.

Make your soft-skin dreams a radiant reality with full-body scrub treatments that simultaneously exfoliate and moisturize. Give special attention to dry, irritated skin, and massage any aches and pains.

Your brain's been working in overdrive, so don't forget to show some love to your noggin. Deep-cleanse your locks with a scalp scrub or mask that both massages and removes excess oils and product build-up.

Lastly, while we love the safety that comes with protective face masks, during your spa treatment, trade yours in for a skin-soothing sheet mask. Choose between cleansing, exfoliating, and moisturizing facials. Target stress-related breakouts with blemish-banishing spot treatments, and fuel your skin with immunity-boosting Vitamin C nourishment.

For more ideas on your spa staycation, explore our wellness shop: https://www.anthropologie.com/wellness.