In our opinion, soaking up every drop of summer means taking time to recharge and relax. If you can’t make it to the beach (or pool lounger), then why not bring self-care to you? Here, our favorite recommendations for creating an at-home spa day.
Start with a Hair Mask
A spa day at home should always include luxurious hair treatments. Treat your tresses to a hair repair mask for intense hydration, deep nourishment, and increased resistance to breakage.
After shampooing, apply the mask to wet hair, evenly coating from root to tip and concentrating on the ends. Leave on for 10 minutes or more before rinsing thoroughly. For best results, use once a week or any time your hair needs added repair or hydration, which could be after excessive heat styling or color or straightening treatments.
Body Scrub
Reset your mind and your skin by adding body scrubs to your spa day essentials. They sweep away dead skin cells to reveal soft, smooth, and irresistibly scented skin.
Scoop a generous amount and warm it between your hands, releasing nourishing oils for perfect spreadability. Then apply to wet skin, massaging in a circular motion to boost circulation and intensify skin-smoothing benefits.
Body Oil
A luxurious body oil should be at the top of your at-home spa day checklist. Fresh out of the shower, massage our deliciously scented body oil into your skin to help improve circulation, depuff, help reduce stress, and deeply nourish skin. You’ll love the non-greasy texture and lingering pistachio and salted caramel scent.
Pro tip: Our Powerfully Firming Pair Bundle comes with a lymphatic massage tool that helps with drainage and makes the application experience that much better.
Moisturizer
Follow up your body oil with a body cream that heightens the benefits and smells just as incredible. A good moisturizer is essential for locking in hydration and keeping skin soft and smooth. Choose one that suits your needs.
Perfect to pair with our body oil is the iconic, award-winning Brazilian Bum Bum® Cream. It visibly tightens skin thanks to potent, caffeine-rich guaraná. In the irresistible scent of Cheirosa 62, it features delicious notes of pistachio, salted caramel, and vanilla.
Looking for an age-resilient* body cream instead? Beija Flor™ Elasti-Cream is the secret to the radiant, visibly plump skin. It’s clinically proven to boost collagen*—the key building block for deep replenishment. This daily nourisher unites high-performing ingredients like cacay oil (a gentle retinol alternative) and plant collagen.
Or you could drench skin in delicious moisture with Delícia Drench Body Butter. This whipped, ultra-rich body butter supports the skin's barrier and penetrates deep below the surface to relieve extra dry skin.
And Bom Dia Bright™ Body Cream is always a good idea for your spa day at home checklist. This daily moisture-rich body cream visibly brightens while helping to even skin tone and minimize the appearance of dark spots with Vitamin C. It also uses Fruit AHAs to retexturize rough, bumpy skin including keratosis pilaris.
Apply your body creams generously, paying special attention to areas that tend toward dryness, like elbows, knees, and feet. Moisturizing keeps skin healthy and is also a relaxing ritual that’s a must for spa day.
Make it a Foot Spa
While a salon pedicure is always a treat, a home spa day for your feet can be just as pampering. Samba Foot Fetish Care rids your feet of rough skin and callouses. It’s a non-slip formula that deeply hydrates and conditions.
Hydrating Lip Balm
Don’t forget to give your lips the same TLC as the rest of your body. Brazilian Kiss Cupuaçu Lip Butter is ultra-indulgent. It leaves lips smooth and soft, thanks to cupuaçu butter, açaí oil, and coconut oil. Simply swipe and enjoy.
Rotate a Soothing Playlist
Setting the mood with a relaxing playlist can go a long way. Search your music streaming platform for “spa” and take your pick. Soothing songs, even during your nightly skincare routine, are a great way to bring stress relief.
Light a Candle
Lighting a candle brings instant relaxation, reminding you to slow down and enjoy. Select your favorite scent and let the stress melt away.
Set Ambient Mood Lighting
Imagine your go-to spa. Besides the calming experience and the alluring aromas, you may notice the dim lighting. This is because harsh, bright lights can make you feel on edge instead of relaxed. Ambient mood lighting offers a much more calming effect as you set the mood for your home spa treatment.
A Comfy Robe and Slippers
Continue your spa day well after your bath and beauty treatments with a cozy robe and fuzzy slippers. Fun fact: A robe is great for locking in hydration from your body care.
Tea
Unwind after your spa day with a cup of hot tea, a touch of luxury many spas provide. Hydrate and refresh after your treatments with a beverage that soothes your body and mind. Many hot teas can help you fight certain conditions, improve your mood, and even reduce anxiety. If it’s evening, we recommend calming chamomile tea to promote restful sleep.
Plus, tea is perfect any time of day—even if it's not a spa day at home. Enjoy it in place of your morning coffee, drink it before bed, or sip it as you take a soothing bath to ease your stress.
