Girls Night In Cheap Spa Party: Cook Up Your Treatments At Home

Recipe by Soap & Paper Company


Home Made Body Scrub that smells good enough to eat!

“Try this body scrub for delicious smelling supple skin. The maple and honey lend a luscious scent perfectly appropriate for the season.”
The salt and/or sugar serves for exfoliation,oats are good for dry, sensitive, tired, fatigued skin, oil serves as the moisturizer/hydrator and honey and maple syrup as a fabulous antioxidant, hydrator and toner.

Ingredients
1 Cup Table Salt and Sugar
1 Cup Ground Oats (oat meal) chopped in a coffee grinder
1 1/2 Cup(s) Vegetable or Olive Oil
3 Tablespoon Pure Maple Syrup (not corn- must be pure maple)
2 Tablespoon Honey

Steps
Mix all ingredients in a bowl and scrub (you can add a little coffee for rosey skin).

Spa-Worthy Products for your Home
Not exactly interested in becoming the Betty Crocker of beauty? We’ve compiled a list of our go-to spa-worthy products, both old and new, to scoop up for your next spa soiree:
Set the mood with candles by SUNDARI. Organic and created with essential oils, try the appetizing aroma of fresh lime-tinged Madura or the soft,floral Keora, both sure to appeal to your guests’ senses. www.sundari.com
In terms of autumnal-themed exfoliation, you can’t bake up anything more lovely than June Jacobs’ Perfect Pumpkin Enzyme Mask. Slather the all-natural spice-scented substance over your face to leave skin cleansed, detoxified and super smooth. Vitamin-A works to silken your skin, while antioxidants provide anti-aging properties. www.junejacobs.com
In terms of hair masks, LUSH’s lemony-hued goop in the black tub may seem far from luxurious. But go ahead, and dig your fingers in deep and coat your entire head from crown to split ends in the brownie-batter like substance. Chamomile helps to soften stressed hair while preserving what’s left of your beach-y blonde highlights, while organic lemon juice strengthens. www.lusheshop.com

How to set the spa mood at home:
Keep your guests hydrated with cucumber water and hot water with lemon or herbal teas.
Make sure to keep the spa-like ambiance by keeping lighting to a low. A few candles in the bathroom and dimmed lights will relax your guests.
As for spa cuisine, set out bowls of yogurt-covered raisins and raw almonds so guests can opt for a healthful nosh between treatments.
So go ahead and say spaaaaah.