While the snow outside creates a wintry Christmas atmosphere, your own four walls are simply the coziest. Not having to go outside and spending the day snuggled up on the sofa at home is the perfect opportunity to take time to do little beauty rituals. With these three simple beauty tips you can have relaxing self-care moments in the cold season.
You only need a few things for a soothing manicure at home. First, fill a bowl with warm water and add a few drops of mild shampoo or olive oil. The hands are immersed in it for about five to ten minutes to soften the nails and cuticles. Then gently push back the cuticles and file the nails into the desired shape.
The manicure is rounded off with a nourishing hand cream. This should be massaged well into the nails and hands so that it provides optimal moisture. This simple ritual not only gives the nails a well-groomed look, but also has an extremely relaxing effect.
A moisturizing face mask can be easily made using natural ingredients from the kitchen. To do this, mix a tablespoon of honey with a tablespoon of Greek yogurt and a teaspoon of olive oil. This mixture is applied evenly to the cleansed face and left on for about 15 to 20 minutes. The honey has a moisturizing effect, the yogurt soothes the skin, and the olive oil provides intensive care. After the exposure time, rinse off the mask with lukewarm water. Afterwards, the skin should feel noticeably fresher and more supple.
A relaxing bath combined with a peeling pampers body and mind. First, the bathtub is filled with warm water. A few drops of lavender essential oil can then be added to the bath water to create a calming atmosphere. Candlelight and soft music further increase the feel-good quality in the bathroom.
After the bath, a homemade sugar scrub can make your body feel even better. You can make the peeling yourself in advance by mixing sugar with coconut oil (or an existing body oil). The peeling is gently massaged into damp skin after bathing to remove dead skin cells. The peeling is then rinsed off in the shower with lukewarm water. The skin should not only be silky smooth afterwards, but also pampered by the relaxing bath. A soothing break for body and soul!
