The pandemic has been raging for more than nine months. If you’re at your wits’ end, you’re not alone. But there’s one way to briefly forgetyour troubles—by relaxing at home the way you would at a professional spa. So pour a glass of wine (or two, no one’s judging), put on some soft music and get ready to treat yourself to a spa day without leaving the house.
Spa tools
Splurge: Facialift by Sarah Chapman
Eight massage heads and 48 nodes tone facial muscles, reduce jaw tension and help eliminate puffiness with regular use, according to the device’s creator, skin care expert Sarah Chapman. $50, sarahchapman.com.
Save: Esarora Ice Roller
Roll away puffiness, tension and bags under the eyes with this cooling facial ice roller. Keep it in the fridge and use it in the morning to wake up or throughout the day as a soothing pick-me-up. $23, amazon.com.
Facial
Splurge: Meso Infusion Micro Mask
Plump your skin while you sleep with this mask from 111 Skin. These masks comprise 150 microcones of hyaluronic acid and vitamin C, which penetrate the skin barrier at .3 mm, better than most topical serums can. They’re perfect for combating crow’s feet and frown lines. $160 for 4 masks, 111skin.com.
Save: Golde Clean Greens Superfood Mask
Marketed as a “green smoothie for your face,” this mask from Golde is made from edible superfoods like chlorella, spirulina and mango juice to promote clear and healthy skin. $34, golde.co.
Lip care
Splurge: Laneige lip sleeping mask
This lip mask’s basically a glorified lip balm that comes in a handful of juicy flavors, but the best thing about it is how incredibly soft and healthy it makes your lips feel. Whether you put it on at night or use it as your everyday lip care, it’s a must for your arsenal. $22, us.laneige.com.
Save: Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm
With ingredients like shea butter, cocoa butter, beeswax and avocado oil, this go-to lip balm fights dry lips in a snap. It even provides SPF 25 protection. $8, getjackblack.com.
Aromatherapy
Splurge: Vitruvi stone diffuser
Diffusing essential oils has never been more popular, and Vitruvi makes the process feel even more luxurious and spalike with its beautiful stone diffuser that doubles as an accent piece for your home. $119, vitruvi.com.
Save: Nag Champa incense
One of the most affordable ways to make your home feel more relaxing is with the gorgeous and calming scent of Nag Champa, a blend of frangipani and sandalwood hand-rolled into incense sticks in India. $6, amazon.com.
Microdermabrasion
Splurge: Personal microderm pro
An exfoliation tool combined with gentle vacuum technology mimics microdermabrasion results typically delivered in a spa setting. Regular use can reduce the appearance of fine lines, acne and pores. $200, sephora.com.
Save: Dermapore ultrasonic pore extractor
This two-in-one device extracts and cleans pores, removing blackheads and dirt, while the infusion setting can be used with your favorite serums to help ingredients penetrate deeper into the skin’s surface. $100, sephora.com.
Bath soak
Splurge: Lord Jones High CBD Formula Bath Salts
This bath soak is infused with 240 mg of CBD to help with muscle soreness, Epsom salts to detoxify and essential oils to calm. $65, lordjones.com.
Save: Mike’s Recovery Rest Mineral Soak
This local wellness company combines essential oils, Atlantic sea salt and medium-chain triglycerides to help the body recover after an intense workout. $6, mikesrecovery.com.
Pedicure
Splurge: The Pedi System
With six nail polish colors of your choice and all the tools you need to give yourself the perfect pedicure, Olive and June’s system is perfect for toenail bliss right at home. Or, opt for the complete system if you want to give your hands some love, too, with a much-deserved manicure. $100-$130, oliveandjune.com.
Save: Misiki Foot Spa and Bath
Give your feet the pampering they need with this foot spa complete with removable foot massager, foot stone and temperature settings for added heat therapy. $50, amazon.com.
