Long time no speak. I hope from my last post it's been an eye opener for one or two of you to not depend on someone else for your own happiness. Once you find happiness in your self, the people who matter the most stay and come into your life without expecting it. I've had quite a few positive remarks and lots of lovely feedback on the post and a few people telling me that I've been strong and an inspiration which consequently just makes me feel even more stronger. Relationships and break ups can be really rubbish and can lead you to be very unhappy for a period of time.. BUT, with the right people around you, plenty of happy music and visiting new and exciting places, you're already half way there to a new, happier you.
So I've just had my 17th birthday and I got quite a lot of bath treats and washes etc (I think my family might be trying to tell me something..) and quite honestly with all these new products, I came to the decision of having a pamper day and bringing you lot along with me throughout the luxurious experience.
So firstly, I always like to set the atmosphere off in my bedroom really cosy and calming. This reed diffuser smells super gorgeous and smells of white cedar and musk. I also lit this White Tea and Peony candle that one of my good friends got me for Christmas and it's such a relaxing, heavenly scent. Both a really lovely combination for a calming atmosphere.
I find taking all of my makeup off throughout the day before my pampering session always makes me more at ease, cleaner and refreshed. Even if I've had no make-up on throughout the day, it's always nice to clean off any dry or dead skin on your face for more of a refreshed feel. After, I use my facial wash to wash off any excess dirt on my face. The facial soap I use is Clinique liquid facial soap, mild. I find this product lathers up really well on my face and has a really uplifting scent, also leaving my face refreshed and rejuvenated.
Now, to finally begin the 'pampering', I always like to make myself a warming cup of herbal tea. Pukka Tea is by far one of my favourite brands of herbal teas. Each flavour is just so completely different and unique, I love them. The flavour I chose was the Serene Jasmine Green- a sensual haven of organic green jasmine tea, chamomile and lavender. It says it all on the packet, a sensual haven. I then like to get all my comfortable pyjamas ready to wear as soon as I get out of the bath for total relaxation. That includes my fluffy dressing gown, my soft pjyama top and bottoms, my fluffy slippers and a new soft towel. I find that music is the absolute key to a specific atmosphere and for my pamper day, I chose Zen Spa which is an Asian meditation radio.
Before I run my bath, I prefer to wash my hair in the shower first so that it's easier to clean. This way it's not as 'faffy' in the bath and you can give your hair a thorough clean in the shower. Now, my new favourite shampoo and conditioner are featured in today's post. The brand is called Sonya and it's not a very well known brand. However, it works wonders. You hardly need any shampoo for a good lather, it smells lush and it leaves my hair feeling really well washed and has the most lovely glossy shine to it when dried. I find with the conditioner especially, I've never experienced my hair so shiny before and I'd definitely recommend these two beauties, the only downside is that they both are on the higher price range of £12 and can only be bought in certain hairdressers I believe so quite hard to get your hands on, but if at all you come across this shampoo and conditioner, don't hesitate to get yourself a pair, just DO IT!
Before drying my hair, I like to apply these two products onto my hair to protect my hair from the heat. The first one, on the left, is a VO5 heat protect serum. Try not to put this serum too close to your roots or it could leave your hair looking very oily and not very flattering. Just simply pump some of the serum onto your hands, rub between your hands and gently apply it on nearer the more fragile places on your hair, such as near the split ends. After, I tend to spray this TREsemme heat protector onto my hair, mostly because the serum doesn't quite reach all the places i'd like it to and the spray can be applied near the roots of your hair where the serum cannot. Plus, the smell of the spray is to die for!
Whilst I'm running my bath, I like to put the bathing sugar into the water to leave the bath smelling really relaxing and softens my skin. Afterwards, a few drops of Johnson's baby oil doesn't go a miss as it leaves my skin feeling silky smooth after getting out of the water. Of course, a bath bomb is necessary and usually i'd go for a Lush bath bomb but unfortunately I'd ran out, I need to go back real soon! Instead, I used a bath bomb I got from my friend a couple of birthday's back and it's filled with honeycomb crystals and lavender- heavenly. Lastly, there is a Lush soap next to the bath bomb which I like to wash my hands with before getting into the bath just to rinse off any dirt from my hands.
As most young women like to do, I thought i'd give myself the pleasure of reading through an Elle Magazine which had been on my shelf ever since I had come back from my trip to London. Plus, the front cover was of Kristen Stewart and she is one of my all time favourite actresses. After my relaxing read, I put on my exfoliating gloves, put some Soap and Glory Scrub wash onto them and gave my body a gentle exfoliate to get rid of any dead skin. Then, I used Original Source for a simple body wash, which feels and smells gorgeous.
Now these two products, myself and my mum both tend to share, in other words, they're my mum's but I use them on these special occasions! The first one is a lovely Liz Earle moisturizer and has the nicest consistency to moisturize my face with. Secondly, the Liz Earle eyebright, soothing eye lotion is a god send as it instantly relaxed the eye muscles and makes the eye much more refreshed yet also relaxed.
Lastly, before getting into bed, I apply the Elemis overnight serum all over my face in a dabbing motion, especially in my t-zone and I then I take the lavender oil and put a few drop of it into my pillow for a relaxing, calming vibe.
To finish off my pamper routine, I make my bed, plump up the cushions, take my laptop to watch a movie and indulge into my favourite chocolates. A perfect way to end the evening..
I do hope you've enjoyed this post as much as I have. I find a pamper evening so calming and enjoyable., maybe you can take some tips along with you to your next pamper session from mine!
Bye for now!
Lots of love,
