dance or any other dance. Aerial yoga, using suspended trapeze-like supports, helps lengthen the spine and strengthen muscles in ways not easily achieved on the ground. Dance delivers health and fitness bonuses in the midst of having fun. If we’re not in the habit of pampering ourselves, it’s time
to stretch our beliefs about what we deserve. We’ll find bliss is an attainable luxury.
Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washing- ton, D.C., at
AprilWrites.com.
Make Home a Spa Zone by April Thompson
B
etween professional spa visits, a do-it-your-
self spa day at home can be a rewarding and eco- nomical treat. “You can create a full day of home spa treatments using ingre- dients most people have in their kitchen,” advises Lise Andersen, an expert in nature-based cosmet- ics from Copenhagen, Denmark, and the owner of
LisaLise.com, offering custom skin and hair care products, individualized formulations and beginner-friendly DIY kits. One of Andersen’s home skincare favorites is simple
raw honey, used as a cleanser and face mask. “You can use it alone or in conjunction with an added ingredient like almond meal or ground oats. It rinses off beautifully and both softens and cleanses,” she says. A “facial tea” made with herbs like chamomile, lav- ender and elder blossom is another of the Scandinavian’s at-home favorites. Simply boil water and pour it into a bowl with a handful of herbs, drape a towel over the head, embracing the face and breathe deeply. “It smells won- derful while opening the pores and hydrating the skin,” Andersen says.
Dry brushing with a mitt made with a natural fiber like sisal or jute serves as a quick, everyday pick-me-up. It stimulates and exfoliates the body and helps boost circulation. For beautiful cuticles, Andersen suggests a handmade scrub made from raw brown sugar or Himalayan salt combined with a carrier oil like almond or grapeseed. It exfoliates and hydrates, leaving hands feeling silky smooth. To get the most out of a home spa day, prep materials
in advance and let family members know that it requires absolute solitude. Complete the spa-like atmosphere with relaxing music and naturally scented beeswax candles.
Visit
Tinyurl.com/Lisa-Lise-Blog for more home spa treat- ment tips.
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