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| Relax In Your Own Spa… Everyday Enjoy a Trip to a Relaxing Spa -- in Your Own Bathroom (ARA)Have you ever enjoyed an hour or even a day at a spa, then returned home thinking, “Wow! I could use this kind of treatment every day!” Well you can. It doesn!t take a lot of money or time to turn your so-so bathroom into your personal spa. Here's how to do it. First, think about the image you have of spa treatments. Do you envision a facial, a massage, a manicure or pedicure in an atmosphere of luxury and relaxation? Do you imagine the stress you feel melting away as you soak in a fragrant bath and your mood becoming happier, refreshed and serene! Well, you can accomplish this head-to-toe pampering and atmosphere of a world-class spa in your own home with a few upgrades to your bath and some home spa treatments, luxurious bath and body products, and wonderful, scented candles. So, let's start with a look at your bathroom. What can you do to make it more pleasurable? Do you have a tub, or only a shower? Not to worry, either will do just fine in the creation of your home spa. You might want add a comfortable boudoir chair and maybe some new fluffy towels to your bathroom. And for a small investment, you could add a fabulous towel radiator that will heat your bathroom on the gloomiest day while, at the same time, warm up those fluffy new towels for when you get out of the tub. Nothing could be more luxurious than getting out of the bath or shower and wrapping yourself in a warm, fluffy towel. Zehnder towel radiators are electric, self-contained units that create a separate heating zone in the bathroom, while avoiding the installation of costly new plumbing. They provide an even, radiant heat source with the added benefit of warming and drying towels. Although the radiators come with a programmable thermostat that allows seven day programming of the heat, they also work with a countdown timer for spa times with brief periods of heat up to two hours. The addition of some delightfully scented candles will complete your home spa. So now that the room is ready, you need to decide which spa-like treatment to give yourself and you might want to consider the purchase of some spa necessities. Facial treatments are a wonderful way to pamper yourself. Used to cleanse, hydrate, exfoliate, and increase circulation in the facial skin, a facial treatment will make your face feel soft, smooth, and refreshed. A facial sauna is a wonderful way to enhance your facial, although a pot of boiling water will do the job as well. Steaming the pores is a time-tested treatment by skin care experts to gently cleanse pores and leave the face feeling refreshed and renewed. Next you might want to have some spa supplies on hand such as cleansers, toners, masks and cream. Gather all supplies necessary for the facial treatment. The first stage in a facial treatment is to cleanse your skin. Using a mild face cleanser, apply to face and neck. Massage your face gently in a circular motion using a soft facial brush, washcloth or your fingertips. Rinse your face with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean cotton towel. Next use the facial sauna or the pot of boiling water. Add the juice of two whole lemons. Place your face approximately 12 inches from the water. Stay in this position for about five minutes. Rinse with cool water and dry face and neck. Apply the mask to your face using an upward motion. Cover face and neck completely and leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water and pat face and neck dry. Apply toner to several cotton balls and gently wipe face and neck using an upward motion. Slather on your favorite moisturizer while skin is still damp. Now it's time to relax in that tub or shower. If you don't have a whirlpool or soaking tub, stuff a facecloth in the overflow drain and fill it up enough so you can submerge yourself. Add bath products that are designed to optimize the bathing experience with relaxing aromas and oils. Use delicious hand made soaps and when you get out of the tub, wrap yourself in that fluffy, warm towel from the radiator. Then apply fragrant body butter or body polishes and finish with a cup of herbal tea or hot chocolate. This is just one way to enjoy the spa experience at home. Another way is to host a spa party, which is all the rage now. Hire a respected masseuse for the evening and invite a few good friends to join you. Give each other facials, manicures or pedicures and allow each of your guests to enjoy a professional massage. It's a great pre-bridal party or just a girl's night in. The spa experience is something we all can enjoy. It's not reserved for just the rich and famous anymore. For more information about Zehnder towel radiators, visit their Web site at www.zehnderamerica.com or contact Zehnder America Inc., 540 Portsmouth Ave., Greenland, N.H. Their toll-free number is (888) 778-6701. Copy courtesy of ARA Content.
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