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Hello, holiday season! From sun lounging, city exploring, or camping in the forest, Boozt stylist Ragna Jonasdotter gives her top styling tips on what to pack wherever you are going.
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Sport for KidsSport for WomenSport for MenSport for KidsFluffy robe? Check. Luxurious face mask? Check. Here are fresh ways to create your very own spa at home.
Pare down your products
You want a peaceful escape, but whenever you open the medicine cabinet, a mad tumble of products lands on your head. So not relaxing. First step? Get rid of everything non-essential. After you’ve tossed expired or rarely used items, move things you need only occasionally, like extra cotton pads and first-aid kit supplies to a nearby closet. Then, reorganise what you do have into proper storage solutions that are neat and look good.
Master the jelly roll
Say goodbye to those dingy towels you bought years ago. Substitute them with a fluffy white set and fold neatly and stack them on open shelving or roll them tightly and place in a basket. Not only will you always have towels to hand, but they are great for unexpected guests.
Soften lighting
If your bathroom isn’t flooded with sun, these simple fixes can fake the diffuseness of natural light. Choose ‘daylight’ or ‘sunlight’ versions of compact fluorescent bulbs, or swap opaque lamp shades with gauzy rice-paper designs. If you’re worried about the room being too dark to apply your makeup in the morning, install a dimmer. Candles, whether scented or a simple tealight in a glass jar, will add soft lighting for any spa moment.
There’s no doubt that a vase full of flowers would look gorgeous next to the sink if only someone would buy and replace them weekly. What’s easier and almost as appealing is a single stalk of a beautiful flower in a small glass bud vase. Try a tulip, peony, or just a stem of greenery. A collection of dried flowers or succulents are low maintenance and will last.
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Don’t stop at plants and flowers. Incorporate other textures and materials that conjure up the great outdoors and its soothing qualities. Think natural sponges, bamboo trays, and wooden bath brushes.
SHOP NOWStashing your paracetamol and toothpaste out of sight will eliminate the psychic drag that clutter brings, but you won’t have a truly inviting space until you work in a few of your favourite things purposefully. Use a glass, ceramic, or lacquered tray to display objects that evoke tranquility – like a small dish with a special soap in pretty packaging or a tiny potted plant in a coloured vessel. Keep in mind: odd numbers of items are generally more pleasing to the eye than even ones.
Create a spa playlist on your Spotify account so you will always have relaxing music to hand. Invest in portable speakers that you can store in the drawer when not in use. Splashproof versions are even better.
Open shelving may be great for neatly stacked towels, but a messy tangle of hair tools? Not so much. Hide them away in a drawer or under the sink. Even better: invest in a wall-mounted cabinet with built-in electrical sockets.
There’s nothing like slipping into something cosy and comfortable after a bath to up your at-home spa experience. Always have a fluffy robe and slippers to hand. Go for a toweling one as it’s warmer and will soak up excess moisture. A headband will keep your hair out of the way when you are doing your at-home facial.
To bring extra spa vibes into your home, you’ll need a few beauty products to help you relax and unwind. The key to transforming your home into a spa is to have items that make you feel better, pamper your body and create a relaxing environment. Always keep these at-home spa beauty essentials in your bathroom.
+ Bath bombs
+ Epsom salts or bubble bath
+ Body scrub
+ Dry body brush & a sponge
+ Face cleanser
+ Face mask
+ Hair mask
+ Body moisturiser
+ Facial roller or a gua sha
1. Start with a double cleanse
Prep the skin with a thorough clean. Start with an oil-based cleanser to melt away makeup and remove unwanted dead skin cells. Rinse off using a warm washcloth then proceed with either a foam or cream-based cleanser focusing on oily and congested areas on your skin.
2. Exfoliate
After cleansing, now is the time to get rid of dead skin and excess oils which ensure that ingredients in the rest of your skincare penetrate the skin. Either go for a physical exfoliant (grainy) which you lightly massage over your face or a chemical one such as alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) which you swipe over your face on a cotton pad.
3. Mask
Choose a mask based on what your skin needs. If it's oily and prone to breakouts, reach for a clay-based one. Or, if your skin feels dry a face mask that is designed to replenish dehydration with hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5 will help. For smoothing lines, go for masks with peptides and antioxidants. Use a mask to treat whatever issue you have going on.
4. Steam
Fill a bowl with hot water and position your face over the bowl with a towel over your head to let your skin open while masking. This will soften the skin opening the pores which will help to get rid of impurities on the skin.
5. Moisture and massage
After removing your face mask, layer your favourite serum and moisturiser all over your face giving your skin a little massage as you apply. Begin at the chin and gently stroke outwards and follow a similar pattern on all areas of the face. You can use your fingers, a roller, or a gua sha tool for this.
