One of our favorite ways to escape this increasingly cold weather is throwing an at home spa party. It is a fun and effective way to pamper and socialize without breaking the bank.
We caught up with Seattle entrepreness Megan Bingham, founder of OffWhite Beauty, to dish about fall spa party essentials. Read her thoughtful suggestions below.
Ambiance/Planning
Move clunky furniture and breakables out of your ‘spa’ area, and divide your room into activity-related stations. Place comfy cushions, pillows and/or yoga mats on the floor for seating. Before your guests arrive dim the lights, light aromatic candles, and select soothing background music.
Sip/Savor
Simple snacks like hummus and pita bread, crudites, and toasted pumpkin seeds are perfect for noshing. Mineral water, and a signature cocktail should do the trick for sipping. Megan suggests the ‘Veluxenog’ — Mix 1 oz of Captain Morgans Spiced Rum, 1 oz of Vodka, and 4 oz of eggnog on top of crushed ice. Stir. Throw a pinch each of nutmeg and cinnamon on top.
Foot Soak
Fill a foot tub full with medium-hot water. Add 1.5 cups epsom salt, 4-5 drops of lavender oil, 4-5 drops eucalyptus oil, and 1 tablespoon of baby oil. This combination will not only clean and disinfect your feet, but will bring relief to dry cracked skin.
Post Foot Soak Cuticle Treatment
Add together in a glass jar or dish 1.5 oz Carrier oil, 3 drops calendula oil, 3 drops lavender oil, and 4 drops rosemary oil. Mix together, then apply to the cuticles of your feet and fingers. Let it sit for up to five minutes. Then with a cuticle brush, push back your cuticles, thus clearing away all the dead skin and leaving your nail strong and shiny.
Moisturizing Facial Mask
Add 1 ripe avocado (peeled and pitted) to a bowl. Next add 1 egg yolk, 2 tablespoons of coconut oil (virgin organic if possible), 1 tablespoon evening primrose oil, and 1 teaspoon of plain yogurt… goat works too! Mix together and apply to face. The mask should stay on for 10-15 minutes.
Scrub
Add together in a glass jar or bottle 3 oz of coarse sea salt, 1 oz almond oil, 18 drops of grapefruit essential oil, 10 drops lavender oil, 14 drops tangerine oil, and 1 tablespoon of warmed coconut oil. Mix together and apply to your body while dry. Work in a circular motion from head to toe, then rinse.
Have you ever done an at home spa party? What was the biggest hit?
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October 24th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
This looks fun and the recipes look easy and effective. I’m gonna throw one this weekend.
October 24th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
I love the scrub recipe. It sounds quick and I bet you could make a bunch of it at once and use it every couple of days in the shower. And who can resist a Veluxenog?!