Self Care Day

Today I have a date with a Queen. And with myself. 

I like to make Sunday a time for "self care." That means giving myself a nice facial, perhaps even taking a bath. But today is even more special. Although I adore my in-laws I opted out of a day of visiting for staying home alone and really amping up my typical routine.

First up: The face mask

Because I am keeping away from chemicals (and because I'm a creative self-sufficient soul) I like to make my own face products. This lovely swamp-green face mask is actually a mixture of European clay, jojoba oil and neem oil. I love all three. Smear it on good and leave it there for about 30 minutes or so.

You can play with the ingredients based on your need. If you're having thrush or a yeast problem add unsweetened full fat yogurt & some honey. If you're having a break out problem add a few drops of tea tree oil. Get the idea?

While that's sitting on your face you can mix up the next step. Or, if you're a rule breaker you can even do this scrub BEFORE your mask.

Mouth Watering Scrub:

First combine regular white sugar (it has the best texture) with a bit of coconut oil, instant espresso and cocoa powder. Put it in the microwave for a few seconds (no more than 30) and mix.

This is what you'll have! If you want to know why I picked those ingredients, feel free to give them a Google (you lazy rule breaker you.) Each one is beneficial for your skin. After you rub the mask off your face with a warm wash cloth (or before), you'll liberally apply this to your skin and gently scrub. GENTLY!!! You don't want to abrade yourself. 

Feel free to make up a big batch of this and use it all over your beautiful body.

After my scrub I'll be taking a lovely soak with this bad boy. It's my favorite "treat" that I don't eat. Nothing bad in it either.

Though I have to remember to not get the water TOO hot because that can really ramp up my neuropathy. Ohhh temperature sensitivity. I remember life before your bossy influence.

After a wonderful soak (where I may or may not read in the tub) I have a date with this lovely lady. I'm on Season 2 and enjoying every guilty minute of it. 

I hope you're having an equally indulgent Sunday.