Create Your Own Spa Day at Home

In today's fast-paced world, finding time for self-care can be a challenge. However, with a little creativity and the right ingredients, you can recreate the luxurious experience of a day spa in the comfort of your own home.

Today we take a look at ways to transform your space into a tranquil oasis using natural ingredients, with a special focus on the beauty and healing properties of Manuka honey and Australian Bush Botanicals with Nature's Gold.

Set the Scene:
- Start by setting the mood with soft lighting, calming music, and aromatic candles or essential oils such as lavender, sandalwood or chamomile.
- Create a peaceful ambiance by decluttering your space and adding touches of nature, such as fresh flowers or potted plants.
DIY Honey Facial:
- Begin your spa day with a rejuvenating honey facial. Honey is a natural humectant, meaning it helps to retain moisture in the skin, leaving it soft and supple. Cleanse the skin with Nature’s Gold Manuka Cleanse and rinse off.
- Spritz with Manuka refresh.
- Add your favourite Manuka Honey to a glass bowl, and with a large brush apply the honey to the face or alternatively mix equal parts honey and plain yogurt to create a nourishing mask. Apply to clean skin and leave on for 15-20 minutes before rinsing off with warm water.
- Finish with Jojoba daily moisturiser or Manuka Firm night cream.
Honey & Oatmeal Body Scrub:
- Treat your skin to a gentle exfoliation with a homemade honey and oatmeal scrub. Oatmeal helps to soothe and calm the skin, making it perfect for sensitive skin types.
- Combine finely ground oats with honey and a splash of warm water to form a paste. Gently massage onto damp skin in circular motions, then rinse off with warm water.
Honey Hair Mask:
- Give your locks some love with a honey hair mask. Honey is rich in vitamins and minerals that help to nourish and strengthen the hair, leaving it shiny and soft.
- Dampen the hair.
- Mix equal parts honey and coconut oil (or olive oil) and apply, focusing on the ends. Leave on for 30 minutes before shampooing with Manuka Shampoo and body wash and conditioning as usual.
Honey Milk Bath:
- Indulge in a luxurious honey milk bath to soothe tired muscles and hydrate the skin. Milk contains lactic acid, which helps to exfoliate and soften the skin, while honey adds moisture and nourishment.
- Add a generous amount of honey and a few cups of milk to warm bathwater. Relax and soak for at least 20 minutes, then pat dry and moisturize with your favourite body lotion or Nature’s Gold Therapeutic cream if you want some intense hydration or suffer from dry or problematic skin.
Refreshing Honey Lemonade:
Stay hydrated and refreshed with a homemade honey lemonade. Add a few sprigs of mint for an extra burst of flavor and enjoy throughout your spa
day. You can find our recipe here

With these simple DIY spa treatments featuring natural ingredients like Manuka honey, you can create a blissful retreat right in your own home. Whether you're looking to pamper your skin, relax your muscles, or simply unwind after a long day, these nourishing rituals will leave you feeling rejuvenated and refreshed from head to toe. So go ahead, treat yourself to a spa day at home and indulge in the beauty of natural ingredients.