3 STEP DIY SPA DAY FOR MOM!

Pamper mom this Mother’s Day with these brilliant DIY ideas.

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You don’t have to break the bank to spoil mom, just get creative with these do-it-yourself treatments:

AT HOME PEDI

• Remove all nail polish from the toenails, then cut and file them to a desired length.
• Soak the feet in warm soapy water for about 10 minutes (use fragranced soap for a sensory experience) Make a scrub with 1 Tbsp brown sugar and 1 tsp olive oil and gently scrub mom’s feet. You can use a foot file for the skin on the heels.
• Rinse the scrub off and moisturise the feet with a rich foot cream.
• Remove cream from the toenails using nail polish remover and paint them in a pretty colour. Let it dry, then apply another coat and once that’s dry seal it off with a coat of clear nail polish for shine.

HOME MASSAGE

• Use olive or coconut oil with a few drops of lavender oil for a pleasant aroma.
• Get mom comfortable and relaxed.
• Cleanse the area you’re going to massage with a warm, damp cloth.
• Rub the oil onto the area and massage gently but firmly, using long gliding strokes and firm kneading on the muscles, always in the direction of the heart.
• Once done, wipe the area down with a warm damp cloth again. This should remove excess oil but still leave the skin moisturised.

DIY FACIAL

• Mix one teaspoon of cocoa powder, one teaspoon of honey and two teaspoons of milk until it forms a smooth paste.
• Gently cleanse mom’s face using a warm, damp facecloth and liberally apply the paste all over her face, avoiding the eyes.
• Wait for about 15-20 minutes and wipe the paste off using a clean warm, damp facecloth.
• 4 Rub serum, moisturiser and sunscreen (in that order) gently onto mom’s face.

ADD TO THE AMBIENCE

• Light some candles for cosy, relaxed ambience.
• Play soft, soothing music to help mom relax.
• If she likes incense, burn her favourite scent (or use scented candles). Ask everyone else to keep noise levels down.

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