How to Get That Spa Glow at Home

Self-care is more important now than ever. These products promise spa-like results from the comfort of your own home. Let the pampering begin…

When in doubt, mask it out

Masks have this incredible way of making you feel like everything’s going to be OK. They’re like a hug for your face! Clay? Sheet? Gel? Cream? Sleep? Which type of face mask is your favourite?

Clay masks

Pick me if you have oily and acne-prone skin

Clay masks have been proven to remove toxins. They’re great if you’re prone to acne, but not so much if you have dry skin.

Sheet masks

Pick me if you have normal and dry skin

We have South Korea (or K-beauty) to thank for sheet masks. They enhance your skin and they do it fast.

Gel masks

Pick me if you have normal and oily skin

We love gel masks because they have a gently calming effect on your skin—something we could all use more of right now

Cream masks

Pick me if you have normal and dry skin

Cream masks deliver an intense hydration boost and are ideal for dehydrated skin….

Overnight masks

Pick me if you have mature skin

Overnight masks improve the appearance of your skin while you sleep. Wake up to brighter, more youthful-looking skin!

Healthy hair, don’t care

You didn’t think we forgot about your hair, did you? This luxurious 3-in-1 hair mask can be used as a deep cleansing scalp treatment, intensive overnight therapy, or an in-shower deep conditioner. With a nourishing blend of sesame, moringa, macadamia, and frangipani oils, you’ll be transported to foreign soil…

Facial massage

Skin specialists swear by facial massage. Here’s why:

• It pumps blood and oxygen—and with it, tons of yummy nutrients—to your skin.
• It wakes up a complexion that’s lacklustre and tired.
• It drains toxins and relieves tension in your facial muscles.

The result is a glowing and more youthful appearance. Goodbye puffy skin and hello front cover of a magazine!

FOREO’s collection of LUNA skincare devices have a massage mode so you can get professional results from the comfort of your own home. To get the most out of your LUNA, download the FOREO app and follow the simple instructions to select 1 of 4 guided massage treatments:

1. Eyes on the Prize
   A 2-minute massage using high and low intensity pulsations to firm your eye area.
2. Nothing but Neck
   Tighten and firm your neck and décolletage with a 2-minute massage.
3. Contour Crazy
   A 4-minute massage contours and sculpts your cheeks and jawbones.
4. Mouth Magic
   Tighten your jawline while reducing frown lines with this 2-minute massage.

Cleanliness is next to godlessness

You can count on optiphi’ s new-and-improved hand sanitiser and our very own SkinMiles Hand Sanitisers to purify and add moisture back into your hands at the same time. Look out for these cleansing and soothing ingredients:

• Optiphi: 70% ethanol; SkinMiles: 65% ethanol
  Kills germs
• Witch hazel
  A natural disinfectant and all-purpose cleaning agent
• Jojoba oil
  Removes dirt and relieves dryness
• Cucumber
  Moisturises your skin

It gives it a little something extra, don’t you think?

Here are their tips on how to (properly) use it:

Step 1: Wet your hands with warm water.

Step 2: Apply soap.

Step 3: Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds (including your palms, the back of each hand, between your fingers, and under your nails).

Step 4: Rinse well.

Step 5: Dry your hands well with a paper towel.

Step 6: Turn off the tap using a paper towel (especially if you’re in a public space).

Step 7: Put enough Optiphi Hand Sanitiser on your hands to cover all surfaces.

Step 8: Rub your hands together until they feel dry (around 20 seconds).

Salon-inspired peels

There’s nothing like the big reveal waiting for you after a face peel. Picture this: an instantly fresher, healthier-looking complexion. Some say it’s magic, but we know better. Peels exfoliate and renew your skin by removing dead skin cells and excess sebum.

See it to believe it:

• Natural fruit enzymes
  Pumpkin, papaya, and pineapple smooth and clarify

• BHAs and AHAs
  Salicylic, glycolic, and lactic acids unclog pores and remove dead skin cells

Stay safe. Stay in. Treat your skin.

Yours in skin,

Dr Alek and the SkinMiles Team