Weekend De-Stress Ritual

A relaxing bath is proven to help you calm your mind and unwind. Here are a few things you can do to have a rejuvenating spa-like bath experience at home.

Relaxing bath to help you unwind

We are all doing our part by staying at home and social distancing as much as possible, but sometimes everything can get a bit overwhelming. While going through this time, it is vital to take some time out to relax and rejuvenate ourselves and weekends are a great time to do that. For me, nice baths helps me unwind, de-stress, and feel like a completely new person. Here is how you can turn your usual bathing into a spa-like experience at home and you can also find more self-care blogs here.

Add scented candles

Dim the lights of your bathroom and add scented candles for that perfect soft glow of light. Scented candles will instantly add that soothing, calming vibe to your bathroom, and their scent will uplift your mood. I like using Aequil London’s candles, as its refreshing fragrance takes me to a whole place right away.

Sip on your favorite drink

Wine for a relaxing bath

Sitting in the bathtub with your favourite drink takes the at-home relaxing session to a whole new level. I like to slowly sip on red wine while getting lost reading a good book.

Bath oils

Olverum bath oils

Enriched with the goodness of essential oils, bath oils have therapeutic properties and are great for rejuvenating the mind and body. They are also good for various skin issues, inflammation, muscle aches, and insomnia. I add 6-8 drops of Olverum Bath Oil to my bath water and it works as an icing on the cake.

Sheet mask and relax

Garnier moisture bomb tissue mask

Indulge in some skincare while unwinding your mind with a sheet mask, after all, your skin needs pampering too. Garnier’s Moisture Bomb Mask is my go-to for my weekend de-stressing sessions, as it is super hydrating and gives my skin the moisture it needs.

Bath salts

Westlab bath salts

When it comes to a good bath, Westlab Pink Gin Bathing salts are a must for me. They detoxify the skin by peeling away dead skin cells and keep the skin supple and delicate. They are also useful in removing skin tanning and pigmentation.

Bath fizzers

Bubble T cosmetics bath fizers

Bath fizzers take your at-home bath experience up a notch. The beautiful, colourful bubbles add a luxurious touch to your bath and put you in a happy mood. I love using bath fizzers by Bubble T Cosmetics, as they have an amazing fruity fragrance and are enriched with essential oils that nourish the skin.

Hair mask

Refibra hairmask

While the bath oils and candles work their magic and calm your mind, you can use that time to nourish your hair with a hair mask. Apply your favourite hair mask, put on some soft music, close your eyes, and feel your mind getting calmer with each moment. I generally use Refibra Hair mask.

These are the things I include in my bath to take my bathing experience to next level and they help me release the tension and feel fresh.

My 5 Favourite Face Masks

I’ve always been extra-conscious about my skin but the lockdown has made me a wee bit more indulgent.  Maybe, the stress has made me more vulnerable to breakouts or it’s just that I am noticing the smallest of pores and spots. Still, being someone who always sees a silver lining, I’ve decided to use this downtime for pampering my skin. Luckily, I have some awesome face masks in my collection and I’m using them regularly, according to moods and needs. Let me list the most amazing ones I recommend.

Goddess Skin Clay Mask Charlotte Tilbury 

The Goddess Skin Clay Mask claims to visibly lift, smoothen and brighten your skin, and tighten the pores as well, which it absolutely does! This nourishing 10-minute clay mask is my recommendation for rejuvenating your skin. The mask is enriched with Spanish clay that absorbs oil and impurities without causing dryness and essential oils that hydrate and delay the signs of aging. 

Price: £38.00
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O3+ Dermal Zone Sulphur Cooling Mask 

My favourite pick for the upcoming summer, this mask has incredible cooling effect that your skin wants in the hot weather. The product contains naturally-cooling ingredients like organic willow bark and mint, which make your skin feel instantly lighter, cooler and refreshed. As a bonus, it gives you get a radiant glow that makes you look and feel beautiful. 

Price: INR 830
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Bareminerals Dirty Detox Mud Mask

A detox for your skin is something that you can absolutely use right now! And my rescue mask for the difficult breakout-days is the Bareminerals Dirty Detox Mud Mask. The product combines the goodness of purifying charcoal with the amazing qualities of four mineral-rich clays and natural Papaya Enzyme to make your skin smooth, luminous and vibrant. 

Price: £33.00
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Clarins SOS Pure Rebalancing Clay Mask 

I’ve been using Clarins for quite some time now and I can swear by this one because this is my second tube. This rebalancing purifying clay mask reboots my skin in just 10 minutes with the Organic Alpine Willow Herb extract mattifying, minimizing shine and reducing the appearance of pores. White Clay and Green Clay absorb the impurities, smoothen up the skin and give a healthy-looking glow.

Price: £30.00
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Bareminerals Metallic Mask – Mini Kit – Gem Stone One 

The most amazing one in my cabinet is this mini kit by Bareminerals that has a collection of four incredible metallic masks. The gold mask is enriched with Hyaluronic Acid that gives your skin a much-needed hydration boost. The Amethyst one has rejuvenating and revitalizing action while the Sapphire Blue mask detoxifies your skin. The Pink Diamond gives you a healthy, radiant glow. I use this one for multi-masking, applying them selectively for target-specific concerns.

Price: £29.00
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So these are my recommendations for the season. Go ahead and try them-I’m sure you’ll love them as much as I do!