As the Polar Vortex continues its stranglehold
on much of the nation, thoughts of traveling to a warmer clime have become
imperative. As a spa aficionado, however,
it’s not always practical to travel to a location that has a full-service spa,
including if you’re doing an overnight at a friend’s home. Not to worry.
The next best thing is to take the spa with you regardless of your
destination, and create a spa-like experience in your room; when booking your
room, try to also get a room that has a soaking tub or Jacuzzi in it, to
maximize the in-spa experience. The
following kits are ideal for creating an in-room spa experience and include
sufficient product quantity for several uses.
The products in each of these kits
met my performance criteria…
·
Products should be
gentle and non-irritating.
·
Products should treat
and condition the skin and improve texture and tone.
·
Products should be
quickly absorbed and replenish hydration levels without leaving any greasy or
tacky residue.
·
Products should have
aromatherapeutic properties based on the use of natural or organic pure
essential oils, which benefit relaxation and other favorable performance
attributes.
Other points to keep in mind…
·
Bring exfoliation
gloves or a mitt to elevate the efficacy of any cleansing or exfoliation
product used.
·
Bring your favorite CD
of relaxation music, or download your favorite music to your mobile device.
·
Bing your favorite tea
and make a nice hot cup to sip and savor as you cap off your in-room travel spa
experience.
·
For those of you
flying, product containers must conform to the TSA mandated three-ounce size
and placed in a see-through one-quart plastic container for your carry-on.
·
If you’re hosting an
overnight guest, consider having one of these kits in a welcome basket along
with other handy guest needs.
·
Keep the empty
containers and refill them with your favorite products for your next trip.
·
You can also invest in
travel kits that have empty containers and then fill them with your favorite
products for your next getaway.
Aromafloria ~ Stress Less Spa Rescue Kit ~
Included in this kit are Bath Salts,
Foaming Bubble Bath, Foaming Salt Glow Body Polish, and Bath & Body Massage
Oil. Each product is infused with healing
and relaxing essential oils of Lavender,
Chamomile and Sage. There’s even a
handy how-to recipe card for The Perfect
Bath. http://aromafloria.com/default.aspx
Dr. Hauschka ~ Daily Body Care Kit ~ Included in
this kit are Hand Cream, Lavender
Sandalwood Calming Body Wash, Quince Body Moisturizer, Rose Body Moisturizer,
Lemon Lemongrass Body Oil, and Rose Body Oil. All products come in a reusable tin. http://drhauschka.com/
JAMU & Organic Spa Rituals ~ Spa To Go ~ Included are Traditional
Scrub and Organic Oil in choice of essential oils; I prefer Thai Lemongrass, which helps to
detoxify. Included
is a handy “To Go” presentation box. http://jamuspa.com/
Pevonia Botanica ~ Spa At Home Essentials ~ Included in
this kit are Anti-Stress Bath & Shower Gel, Silky Skin Body Scrub, Bath Salts with Essential Anti-Stress Oil
(Lavender, Orange, Ylang Ylang, Balsam Fir), Preserve Body Moisturizer, and a Lavender
Votive. Products come in a cute
quilted cloth carrying pouch and a guide on how to achieve the ultimate
spa-at-home experience. http://www.pevonia.com/
Red Flower ~ Japanese Onsen Sento Set ~ Included in this kit are Yuzu Mimosa Sea Algae Wash, Ohana Gingergrass Bamboo Scrub, Rose
Camellia Plum Soft Water Mist, Kinmoxei Wild Lime Silk Oil, Plum Blossom Silk Cream, and a mini Wild Cherry Blossom Rice Buff. There’s also a reusable woven fabric pouch. http://www.redflower.com/
~ In
Closing ~
Remember to try and set aside some
personal time each day so you can take care of yourself, unwind
and decompress, even if it’s only for ten minutes. You’ve earned this time and you deserve it. Think of it as an investment in your health and well-being.
That’s it for this edition. Until the next one, remember to take care of
yourself and those you love.
By Terry Herman
Terry Herman is a recognized expert in the
industry, and regularly covers issues that include business, management,
operations, customer care, treatments, products, and trends. In the 1990s, she
authored an extensive "Glossary of Spa Terminologies" and holds two
copyright registrations. Consumer and trade publications have also
interviewed her as an expert. She also
conducted an extensive nationally broadcasted interview tour on aspects of
creating an at-home spa, interior design, stress and time management. Her work has been published extensively in
print and online in both consumer and trade publications. In addition to
writing, reviewing and being interviewed as an expert, she is also a management
consultant and motivational speaker. She
currently serves on EXPERIENCE
| PREMCHIT Journeys In Retreat To Wellness Advisory Board, which is
comprised of ten international experts in various fields of wellness and
spa. She also served as a Group Manager
for the popular LinkedIn group, The Spa Buzz.
Be sure to read her food, wine and culinary digital magazine, TERRY’S SECOND HELPINGS. You can email her at
terrysspabeautywellness@gmail.com.
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