BEAUTY PICKS
Beat The Summer Stress And Soothe Yourself
Is the heat causing you more stress? No need to go for one-time spa treatments. Here are ways you can pamper yourself and relax in the comforts of your own home.
Posted on March 3, 2010 06:00 pm by Nizzi Gatdula, Cosmo.ph Staff Writer
Posted on March 3, 2010 06:00 pm by Nizzi Gatdula, Cosmo.ph Staff Writer
Not only have the past couple of months been so hectic for you; now you have to contend with the increasing summer heat that has come upon us. (Weather reports even said it that it could get as hot as 40 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country!) You know how it feels to be so stressed and super init at the same time. What you need to do, Cosmo chicks, is relax properly in the cool comforts of your home--anytime you want to.
1. Indulge in aromatherapy. Each night, right before you shower for bed, prep your room and bathroom by lighting some scented candles. To set the mood, try getting lavender-scented ones, as this essential oil contains calming and relaxing properties that could help send you to a full-on retreat. Get a a highly concentrated scented oil that you could add to your bath water or on your diffuser to set the mood, like Elemente Lavender Essence (P2,850).
2. Enjoy a long bath. If you have a tub (lucky you!), fill it with lukewarm water and soak for as long as you want. If you don't have one, a nice, warm shower would do. Then cleanse your skin with a shower gel in the same lavender scent, like Elemente Lavender Essence Shower Gel, (P2,016), which has high-grade lavender essential oil and micro-granules to remove impurities and refine your skin texture.
3. Layer and moisturize. After bathing, slather on lotion in the same relaxing lavender scent, as layering scents would ensure they would last long on your skin.
Elemente Lavender Series is available in all Excel branches nationwide.
1. Indulge in aromatherapy. Each night, right before you shower for bed, prep your room and bathroom by lighting some scented candles. To set the mood, try getting lavender-scented ones, as this essential oil contains calming and relaxing properties that could help send you to a full-on retreat. Get a a highly concentrated scented oil that you could add to your bath water or on your diffuser to set the mood, like Elemente Lavender Essence (P2,850).
2. Enjoy a long bath. If you have a tub (lucky you!), fill it with lukewarm water and soak for as long as you want. If you don't have one, a nice, warm shower would do. Then cleanse your skin with a shower gel in the same lavender scent, like Elemente Lavender Essence Shower Gel, (P2,016), which has high-grade lavender essential oil and micro-granules to remove impurities and refine your skin texture.
3. Layer and moisturize. After bathing, slather on lotion in the same relaxing lavender scent, as layering scents would ensure they would last long on your skin.
Elemente Lavender Series is available in all Excel branches nationwide.
Tags: relaxation,beauty tips,treatments,skin care products,spa,skin care,Elemente Lavender Series
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17. i must try this..:)
May 08, 2010 at 02:20 pm report abuse -
16. I super enjoy this
March 16, 2010 at 06:42 pm report abuse -
15. im really not a lotion person. as in. pinapamigay ko yung mga lotion ko. kaya siguro di masyado smooth ang skin ko.
March 12, 2010 at 10:53 pm report abuse -
14. heat causes..dehydration.. you need to really take lots of water..
March 10, 2010 at 07:45 pm report abuse -
13. I always maintain to do the number 3. layering and moisturizing. I can go out without wearing any make ups - just a moisturizer!
March 10, 2010 at 07:19 am report abuse -
12. I'd love to do number 2. unfortunately I'm always in a hurry when going to work so I only get to take long baths during weekends but it really does help me cool off
March 10, 2010 at 12:12 am report abuse -
11. Long bath is enjoyable! Especially summer!
March 08, 2010 at 07:13 pm report abuse -
10. I love taking a bath. It takes me an hour to finish.
March 08, 2010 at 01:52 pm report abuse -
9. 9. Hay, I really wish I could have a bath tub someday......
March 05, 2010 at 10:24 am report abuse -
8. long bath ^_^
March 04, 2010 at 10:34 pm report abuse -
Yanipot7. Wow, Elemente is so expensive. I'd rather go for Alice Blue scented candles. More bang for your money. Hehehe.
March 04, 2010 at 01:23 pm report abuse -
6. i do # 1 every night, pero i use eucalyptus oil kasi very soothing sya. instead of # 2, i just take a shower para maka-save sa tubig (at dahil wala naman akong tub no?!). i also do # 3; i just sooooo love slathering lotions on!
March 04, 2010 at 11:34 am report abuse -
5. long bath kung walang el nino..sad
March 04, 2010 at 05:42 am report abuse -
4. I love long bath...
March 04, 2010 at 01:14 am report abuse -
3. i'll try aromatherapy this weekend for some quality me-time ;D
March 03, 2010 at 11:39 pm report abuse -
2. Summer...heat...long bath..and evening shower..
March 03, 2010 at 08:28 pm report abuse -
1. I always do 2 and 3.=) HAHA. I will try 1 next time.
March 03, 2010 at 07:44 pm report abuse
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