Create a Spa at Home

A Spa Day. A rejuvenating experience. I have some tips and tricks to make your at-home spa as luxurious as a hot spring spa. The Anespa DX produces healthy ionized mineral water, which is like taking a bath in a hot spring spa -- at home! With these tips you can enjoy a spa day every day but especially when you’ve had a rough week and are feeling a little rough around the edges.

Set the Mood With Lighting.

I know in my bathroom there is one light, a very bright light at that. Not the right ambiance for relaxing. So, I bring in a regular side table lamp, set it on my vanity and use these bulbs that give a nice amber glow.

Of course, enough can't be said about a few flickering candles set about the room. I find soft scents like fresh linen or basil, lime and mandarin by LuLu Candles are super relaxing. These candles are highly scented, they don't smoke when they are burning, are made from soy and last a really long time.

Bath Bombs or Bubble Bar?

The bubble bar makes foam (bubbles on top of the water), while the bomb makes fizz (bubbles in/under the water). A bomb is a bath fizzy (effervescent additive) in the form of a single-use tablet.

There have been some products that both fizz & foam, but they're wasteful because the best conditions for producing foam are the worst for enjoying fizz. A fizzy is meant to be enjoyed while it's dissolving & releasing gas, while a bath foam (bubble bath) should already be dissolved or diluted as the water is aerated.

I recommend bath bombs and bubble bars that are infused with essential oils and moisturizing ingredients such as shea butter, coconut extract, and milk essence. My favorites are from Body & Earth. I do NOT recommend charcoal bath bombs! Unless you feel like scrubbing out your tub immediately following your soak, and I think that totally ruins the mood! I had a horrible experience with a charcoal bath bomb and will never ever use one again. I spent about 45 minutes after my soak, scrubbing the black ring on the surface of my tub. Not to mention I had to shower afterward to get the black off my body. I missed a few spots and ruined some towels too! Do yourself a favor and skip the charcoal.

Choose Luxurious Towels and Robes For The Bath

For increased comfort, drape and dry yourself with luxury towels that have high thread count and which ensure softness and absorbency with each use.

I received these towels as a birthday gift, and hands down, they are the most luxurious towels I have ever owned! You won't be disappointed.

Similarly, invest in quality robes that make you every inch of royalty with their plush linings and comfortable terry cotton fabric.

Stock Up On Body And Bath Tools

Whether you’re inviting friends over for a spa party or simply stocking up for your own regular sessions, you can benefit a lot from purchasing body and bath kits. Check out Christmas, Mother's Day & Valentine's Day clearance sales for ridiculously reduced sets that include everything you need for a wonderful spa experience. I especially like the ones that come as a set that includes shower gel, body lotion, bath salts, sponge, and a bath puff.

Missed the sales? This is a great set that includes a microfiber towel, back scrubber, pumice stone, and a body sponge all neatly packed in a handmade weaved basket.

Add a Little Greenery

Step up your spa experience and add some succulents, ferns or ivies to your bathroom. They'll love the humidity, work well with low light and most are super easy to care for. Studies have shown that indoor plants boost mood, productivity, concentration, and creativity. They reduce stress, fatigue, and even lessen the chance of sore throats and colds by cleaning indoor air by absorbing toxins, increasing humidity and producing oxygen.

The Must-Have Caddy!

No spa experience is complete without the caddy. Mine holds my book or tablet, a glass of wine, and all my toiletries. What more could a girl ask for? I mean just look at this thing! My heart is so happy. When it not in use, it stores all those extra bath essentials and looks pretty adorable doing so.

Masks

While you're soaking your skin in essential oils to soften and sooth, don't forget to treat your hair to a silkening keratin treatment, your face in a cleansing clay mask and your lips in an exfoliating balm. Treat your entire self to the full spa experience! The Anespa

Ensures removal of virtually 100% of residual chlorine.

The cartridge purification system ensures removal of virtually 100% of all residual chlorine and bacteria, leaving you with a fresh, invigorating feeling.

Finally, Complete Your Best Home Spa Experience With Mineral Water Produced by the Anespa DX Shower Filter.

Treat yourself to a soothing hot spring experience with the ANESPA DX! With an abundant flow of mineralized water and a relaxing massage shower head, your bathroom can instantly turn into a calming hot spring oasis. The Anespa DX generates mineral ion water for your bath or shower.

Plain water often has a dehydrating effect on skin, but mineral water is rich in silica which helps to soothe irritations, particularly rough, dry skin. Soaking in mineral hot springs is often prescribed by physicians and naturopaths in Europe and Japan where holistic healing is more readily embraced.

According to the National Sleep Foundation we begin to feel sleepy when our body temperature drops. For all-natural sleep aid, you can encourage the effect with a warm bath or and an evening hot springs soak. The contrast between the warmth and coolness of your bedroom will help induce a restful night’s sleep.

Each of the minerals found in the Anesap mineral waters has health and healing benefits. During a soaking session, the body absorbs microscopic quantities through the skin, the body’s largest organ.

It’s no secret that immersing yourself in hot water will almost instantly reduce stress. The heat naturally coaxes tense muscles to loosen up which in turn promotes feelings of calm, wellbeing and tranquility.

The ceramic balls from the Futama Hot Springs contain Tufa (extracted from the hot springs), which metabolizes when hardened and provides a relaxing and therapeutic hot spring effect. In other words, it'll feel like you're actually soaking at the Futamata Hot Springs in the comfort of your own home! The MIC stones within the ceramic balls are rich in minerals and purifies your water while absorbing toxic substances. These stones generate mildly alkaline water - which is beneficial for the skin. The Chikutan Ceramic balls help to clean the air while generating strong negative-ions that provide a relaxing and soothing effect. All together, these features will work to protect your skin, hair, and will UPGRADE your beauty lifestyle to the next level!