Pamper Yourself!

No, really I insist! Forget the spa reservations, there are plenty of things you can do yourself, in the comfort of your own home.

Homemade Spa Treats


Grapefruit and Parsley Face Mask

3 tablespoons very fine oatmeal (whirl oatmeal in a food processor, if necessary)

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1/2 large grapefruit

olive or sunflower oil

Mix 3 tablespoons of very fine oatmeal with two tablespoons of chopped parsley in a bowl. Add juice from half of a large grapefruit until you have a soft paste. Let the mixture rest 5 minutes. Spread soft mixture over your face and let dry for approximately 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Follow with toner and moisturizer.

For this and other free spa treatment recipes, go to www.spaindex.com

Drugstore Products for Home Spa Treatments

St. Ives Apricot Scrub, Drugstore, $4.99

Burt's Bees Pedicure Set, Drugstore, $12.99
Pretty Polly Rich Leg Mask, Mytights.com, $17.95
Neutrogena Wave Power Cleanser, Most Drugstores, $14.99
{I've heard this doesn't work well, but it's very relaxing and removed my face makeup well}

So have fun, relax, and remember you don't have to pay big bucks for big relaxation!
Post your fav at-home spa products, and a link to your blog so I can check it out!