
“Kick back and relax” should be everyone’s mantra for weekends after a long week at work. And the best way to get in the mood is with a luxurious at-home spa treat to give yourself a pat on the back for pulling through the days.
How do we do that? BAZAAR has streamlined the secret to calming our frazzled nerves, pampering ourselves lavishly, and getting gorgeous glowing skin while we’re at it when the weekend hits with these simple shower time routine and carefully-curated BAZAAR-approved bath & body products.
Trust us, when you’ve reached a state of serenity and achieved that million-dollar glow à la Emily Ratajkowski (there must be a reason why she loves baring her body… Her skin is awesome!), you’ll be looking forward to #treatyourself every weekend with at-home spa nights even more now.
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1) Set The Mood With A Lush Mood-Enhancing Room Fragrance
Fill the room with the luscious scent of orange and clove oils to put your body and mind in a state of tranquility as you shower and prepare for bed time. Photo: Haarn
The soothing and calming mix of sweet orange, neroli, bergamot, marjoram and lavender maillete will calm the senses and chase the blues away in a jiffy. Photo: Mmerci Encore
Spritz this in the shower and bedroom and the exotic scent of creamy coconut with a twist of woody sandalwood will lift the spirits pronto. Photo: Molton Brown
Escape to a Mediterranean retreat in your mind with the fresh, uplifting scent of orange blossom wafting from this art piece of a diffuser from Diptyque. Photo: Diptyque
2) Cleanse With A Rich Body Wash
This rose-scented body cleanser (with hints of warm spices like black pepper and cardamom) is an olfactory delight. Also, the formula is infused with skin-loving botanicals to nourish the skin while putting the mind in a serene state. Photo: Aesop
Perfect after a long day out, this rosemary-scented body wash is infused with moisturise-locking glycerin and amino acids to leave the skin feeling silky and nourished. Photo: Malin + Goetz
If you love rich lathers, you will love this. Infused with nourishing rose oil, this shower gel that leaves you smelling like Dior’s best-selling fragrance will leave your skin smooth and supple after every use. Photo: Dior
Those in need of comfort or deep relaxation, this Deep Sleep Shower Gel will ensure that you’ll be in that state pronto. Essential oils of lavender, vertiver and chamomile work to sooth frazzled nerved in the shower. Coconut oil in the luscious formula leaves a veil of moisture to leave the skin feeling soft and hydrated. Photo: This Works
A rich lather with skin-loving natural botanicals will leave your skin feeling soft, looking radiant, and smelling wonderful. The range comes in three scents — sensual Vanilla Bourbon, tropical Mango Coriander and relaxing Olive Petitgrain, each shower gel will transform your shower experience into a quick trip to the spa. Photo: Yves Rocher
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3) Exfoliate With A Gentle, Glow-Enhancing Body Scrub
Skin-sloughing sugar and salt crystals will remove traces of dull skin without over-exfoliating, while hazelnut oil and shea butter will keep the skin soft and supple. The best part is the blend of rosemary, geranium, and mint oils that will aid in balancing your mood. Photo: Clarins
This decadent body scrub leaves the skin soft and radiant with the aid of crushed walnut shells. Skin-nourishing shea butter and olive oil will condition your skin so you can bid adieu to ashiness. Photo: L’Occitane
Mineral-rich gem powders nourish and boost blood circulation, while rose and smithsonite extracts soothes and heal the skin. La Prairie’s Cellular Complex enhances the whole experience, bringing about a healthy radiance to the skin after each use. Photo: La Prairie
Smooth, glowing skin awaits at the end of each wash this creamy sugar and exfoliating bead scrub. Macadamia, sweet almond and coconut oils hydrate condition the skin intensely, while vitamins A and E keeps the skin looking fresh. The lovely scent of coconuts and almond transports you to a tropical holiday in the comfort of your own shower. Photo: Laura Mercier
Fine sugar granule encourages blood circulation and the resurfacing of fresh, new skin. Caffeine from Kola nuts helps to revitalise lacklustre skin (and also eliminates the appearance of cellulite), while the delicate scent of roses calms the senses. Photo: REN Skincare
4) Treat With An Indulgent Body Oil
Infused with the soothing scent of lavender, this fragrant body oil will nourish the skin and relax tired muscles to ensure a deep, comfortable sleep. Photo: Aromatherapy Associates
While the oils of hibiscus, sesame, and argan condition the skin, antioxidant grape seed polyphenols work to repair and restore damage so you’ll wake up with healthy, supple skin the next day. Photo: Caudalie
While the dry oil makes for the perfect skin conditioner for the body while you sleep, the intoxicating scent of sensual rose and extravagant oud makes this an indulgent treat for bedtime. Photo: Jo Malone
5) Nourish With A Decadent Body Moisturiser
The highly conditioning formula contains Illuminating Complex to impart a lit-from-within radiance, marjoram extract and Damask rose water to pamper the skin, and Clé de Peau Beauté’s exclusive Cellular IC Normalizer to stabilize cellular function — all to ensure that you’ll wake up to silky, well-pampered skin the next day. Photo: Clé de Peau Beauté
This luxurious body cream is packed with skin-loving ingredients such as the brand’s Desert Plant Blend, Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract Complex and tamarind extracts to nourish and condition the skin while you sleep. The soft scent of neroli will pacify your senses, and put you to a restful slumber. Photo: Glossier
Enriched with nourishing shea butter, moisturising sesame oil, and radiant-enhancing beta-carotene, this hydrating cult favourite is the one to look for to keep dull, ashy skin at bay. Baby smooth skin awaits the next day when you apply this before you slumber. Photo: Kiehl’s
Harnessing the potent power of La Mer’s exclusive Miracle Broth™, and rejuvenating ferment of marine botanicals, The Reparative Body Lotion is a splendid way to wrap your body in luxury as you retire from a long week. Photo: La Mer
A luscious blend of shea butter, cocoa butter and olive oil will restore radiance and youth to dry, lacklustre skin. The rich scent of rose and geranium will introduce balance and happiness so your sleep will be filled with nothing but beautiful dreams. Photo: Neal’s Yard Remedies
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