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Is there anything better than spending a day at the spa? They’re the places we go to leave our stresses at the door as we’re pampered by professionals. The thing is, with hectic schedules and a busy work life, although we’d ideally hit the spa every weekend, it’s typically only once in a blue moon. Body Buffer Who says that you have to book an appointment and spend a day at the spa to pamper yourself and melt your stresses away? In fact, if you’ve got a couple of hours or even just 30 minutes, you can have a spa-like experience from the comfort of your own home. Here’s how to make it happen. Take Time to Soak Spas are typically associated with cleansing. Not only are we cleansing our minds of everyday worries, but our bodies too. The key to kicking a spa day off at home is to draw a warm bath and soak in it for as long as you need to, or take a luxurious, hot shower. There’s just something about our bodies being surrounded by water that seems to rejuvenate and comfort us. Fe...

There’s no denying that the workweek can be stressful, and some days seem to drag on more than others. Even if you love your job and how you spend your time from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., sometimes deadlines pile up, or a big project goes wrong, and you just can’t seem to let the stress go.  Body Buffer Over time, this kind of stress can add up, and it can get harder to leave work at work. Reclaiming your relaxation time is an important part of keeping a steady work-life balance, and it can be easier than you think if you pamper yourself and make time to relax often. Here are a few ways to unwind after a long day at work. Block Out Relaxation Time Schedules can seem to rule our lives. They help us stay organized while bouncing from meeting to meeting, but it’s easy to fill your calendar with too much stress. If looking at your calendar causes stress, why not flip the script and pencil in a little relaxation time? Even if you have just 15 to 30 minutes to spare at t...

Winter can be a wonderful time of year. It’s full of popular holidays, and it’s when you can break out your mittens, skis, snowmobiles, and do all sorts of fun winter activities. That is, if you are, in fact, a winter person . Not everyone is, and if you’re among the many who lock themselves inside and patiently count the days until spring, you might be dealing with a case of the winter blues. Body Buffer There is hope, however, and you don’t have to give up and hide away until the season passes. Here are a few wellness and skincare tips that will keep you energized and feeling your best all the way to spring. Moisturize Often Along with making us feel like we’re trapped in our cozy cocoons, winter has a habit of drying our skin out. Even when you bundle up, there’s still the chance that winter’s chilly, drying air will wreak havoc on our skin, especially on our hands and faces. To fight against it, you need to moisturize as often as you can. Even if you aren...

The new year is here, and if you’re like most, you’re busy creating your latest resolutions. From eating healthier to reading more books or heading back to the gym, we all have our unique goals. For many, it helps to categorize them, and one category that you should undoubtedly include on your list is skincare. Our skin requires maintenance, with some people needing a more tailored skincare routine than others. Body Buffer Even so, we could all do better, no matter how perfect you might think your current routine is. Here are four skincare resolutions to keep this year for healthy, happy, glowing skin all year long. Replace Your Bath Products Regularly  When was the last time you replaced your loofah? Chances are it’s been far too long, as  many experts recommend  replacing natural ones every three to four weeks or plastic ones at least every two months  if  properly cared for. Wet, hanging loofahs are breeding grounds for all sorts of nasty stuff and n...

The new year is here, and if you’re like most, you’re busy creating your latest resolutions. From eating healthier to reading more books or heading back to the gym, we all have our unique goals. For many, it helps to categorize them, and one category that you should undoubtedly include on your list is skincare. Our skin requires maintenance, with some people needing a more tailored skincare routine than others. Body Buffer Even so, we could all do better, no matter how perfect you might think your current routine is. Here are four skincare resolutions to keep this year for healthy, happy, glowing skin all year long. Replace Your Bath Products Regularly When was the last time you replaced your loofah? Chances are it’s been far too long, as many experts recommend replacing natural ones every three to four weeks or plastic ones at least every two months if properly cared for. Wet, hanging loofahs are breeding grounds for all sorts of nasty stuff and not as clean as ...

The holiday season is finally here! So many people look forward to this magical time of the year, a season to enjoy time with family, drink hot chocolate by an open fire, and take a few much-needed days off of work. Even with all of that good stuff to look forward to, the winter and holiday stress can be hard on your skin if you aren’t careful and fighting the good skincare fight. Here are a few skincare tips for the holiday season and the rest of winter.  Bath Sponge Fight Against Winter’s Chill Winter’s cold, dry air can upset our skin. It can strip away moisture, leaving us with flaky and sometimes cracked dry skin. This is a big no-no if you want to look your best for all of the company parties and winter family get-togethers, plus, it doesn’t feel great. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be this way if you keep your skincare routine in check and use products that provide some much-needed moisture. As always, make sure to stay hydrated and drink enough water—even...

It might seem like the gift-giving season is still a long way off, but if last year and the year before are any indications, it can sneak up on us. Unless you’re a big fan of fighting for parking spots at the mall in the mid-December freeze, shopping ahead is the way to go. Body Buffers If you have a friend or loved one who loves everything self-care Sunday and is obsessed with the latest beauty and bath products, here are a few options to get ahead of the holiday rush. Just make sure that you don’t break into them and use them yourself beforehand! An All-in-One Bath Sponge for a No-Fuss Bath Time Treat You could gift someone a fancy bottle of body wash, but why not do one better? How about a luxurious bath sponge that has nourishing body wash infused directly in it? A bath sponge infused with body wash is the ultimate no-fuss luxurious bath essential that every person on your list will love. All they need is the sponge and water, and they can start their morni...