Me-Time, How do you spend yours? National Me Time Day - 28th October
Sacred Me-Time Moments
Me-time, so rare, so precious. It must be ferociously hoarded or secretly stolen before it slips through your fingers like gold dust. Unfold it like a precious gift and execute it like a sacred ritual or it will be lost forever.
For ultra-indulgence in your bathtub, opt for a sprinkle of flower petals instead of bubble bath. Not only will this add a touch of romance to bath-time, it will also smell divine – and if you squeeze up, there will be plenty of room for two!
If you can’t escape to a luxury spa at the drop of a hat, it’s easy to create a similar experience at home. Fill your room with scented candles and switch on some relaxing music, then take two large bowls; fill one with warm water and Foot Soak and another with iced water. Try alternating dipping your tired feet first into the cold then into the warm water whilst soothing your aching limbs with Morello Cherry and Mint Tired Leg Gel. Follow this with a Watermelon and Balm Mint Foot Scrub and finish by gently massaging in Foot Lotion. Your feet will be left soft, smooth and ultra-refreshed – bliss! To increase that heavenly spa sensation, apply Cool Eyes Anti-Puffiness patches to tired under-eye areas. First, chill in the fridge for an hour to feel the full refreshing effect.
Both smells and foods can be aphrodisiacs. Before slipping between fine Egyptian cotton sheets, try a sensuously scented Pomegranate & Noni Juice Overnight Disappearing Masque for seriously sexy results! The pomegranate is considered to symbolise fertility because of its many seeds, so when you wake-up, a cup of tea certainly won’t be the first thing on your mind! Plus your skin will look ravishing!
Take this one step further by preparing an aphrodisiac menu for your partner. As a starter, serve carrots and celery as a dip for hummus. The vitamins and minerals in vegetables can boost your sex drive, plus celery contains a male hormone thought to drive ladies wild! Follow with a sexy stew, packed with saucy carrots, onions and fennel and erotic herbs and spices – whoever knew that a casserole could be so much fun?
Think indulgence, think chocolate – we all love to treat our taste buds during special me-time moments. Chocolate has been proven to provide great stress relief, so in moderation it’s a great way to unwind. For a completely guilt free chocolate treat, round off your meal with a deep cleansing Chocolate Mud Masque.
When you’re with someone special, lavishing each other with attention is the ultimate intimate luxury, but sadly so often falls by the wayside. A great way to set aside time for each other is to book a massage course for two. Not only will you get to spend quality time together, you’ll also be left with an amazing skill which will provide pleasure for both of you for years to come. Why not keep a few Spa Fabric Facial Tonics in your drawer for these impromptu evenings in?
Pampering is a special occasion – so crack open the champagne and enjoy a glass of bubbly whilst soaking in the bathtub. Why not cut up some strawberries and drop into your champers whilst wearing the Strawberries & Cream Gel Masque?