Before I met someone, I spent almost every Valentine’s Day alone or with my single girl squad. Even with me being in a committed relationship right now, I still think Valentine’s Day is majorly hyped up. A never-ending quest to find the perfect gift, the perfect outfit, the perfect dating spot- all of it is just too much pressure. In actuality, Valentine’s Day is a day dedicated to love. And as we all know, the most important kind of love is self-love. So, this V-day- treat yourself!
7 Beauty Activities To Indulge In This Valentine’s Day
Skincare or haircare, they’re all part of self-care!
Make A Homemade Face Pack
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The entire process of making a DIY face pack from scratch is a leisure activity. If your skin’s feeling a little dry, make a mask with yoghurt and rosewater. For oily skin, aloe vera and turmeric work wonders! And for sensitive skin, honey and carrot pulp should be perfect. While you wait for your face pack to dry up, why not listen to some Lo-fi hip hop radio and sip on some warm chamomile tea?
Paint Your Nails Pretty
Did you know that your manicure can have a powerful impact on your mood? Curry-stained nails and chipped nail polish can cause anxiety and stress, while freshly-painted nails can make you feel happy and confident. Treat yourself to a manicure. The perfect V-Day manicure colour to get is cherry red, chocolate brown or hot pink.
A Warm, Relaxing Bath
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The best and easiest way to feel relaxed is to take a long, warm shower. Before you go in, spray the bathroom with a room freshener such as lemongrass, rosemary, or sage. These scents will help to set the mood and vibe for your little spa date at home.
Note: If you have a bathtub at home, toss in some rose petals or a bath bomb to create a romantic ambiance.
Put On A Chilled Sheet Mask
Rubbing ice on your face to freshen up your skin is such a thing of the past. For a cooling effect, just put a sheet mask and your face roller in the fridge for 30 minutes. Put the sheet mask on your skin after, and run a chilled face roller over it to push the serum into your skin. Try it! It feels heavenly.
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Give Yourself An Oil Massage
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Has your hair started to look and feel dry lately? Quench its thirst by applying oil to your locks. While you’re at it, give your scalp a good massage. This helps to boost blood circulation in the scalp and promotes hair growth.
Indulge In Dry Brushing
I find dry brushing to be an immensely therapeutic beauty activity. It boosts blood circulation in the body and helps it to get rid of toxins. While it stimulates the lymphatic system, it also increases the energy levels at the same time.
Note: Alway brush in circular motions.
Exfoliate With A Body Scrub
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Body scrubs are great for buffing away dead skin cells and dirt. Salt scrubs, coffee scrubs, walnut shell scrubs, sugar scrubs – will unclog your pores and keep them squeaky clean. Post-exfoliated skin tends to look dry and patchy so make it a habit to moisturise after.
Looking after your body is one of the best ways to show yourself some sweet love on Valentine’s Day. Remember to be patient and enjoy the process while doing these beauty activities. This Sunday is all about you!
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