Updated in June 2025 with refreshed steps and favorite products!

Who else agrees that going to the spa is one of the best ways to treat yourself? If I could get a facial and massage every single week, I would! But since that’s not always realistic, I love creating a relaxing at-home spa day. It’s an easy and affordable way to unwind, refresh, and indulge in some self-care.

While there’s no perfect substitute for your favorite spa, a little effort goes a long way when you create a peaceful, spa-like oasis at home. In this post, I’m sharing my go-to at-home spa day routine, the products I love, and simple tips to help you feel relaxed and refreshed without leaving your house.

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Spa Day Essentials

Before anything else, schedule your spa time. Whether it’s a full day or just an hour before bed, adding it to your calendar helps you actually follow through. It’s all too easy to let other distractions take over, so treat this like a real appointment with yourself. My favorite time? A cozy spa night before bed helps me drift right into sleep. The great thing about a spa day at home is that you can customize it completely for you.

When it’s spa time, give your bathroom a quick tidy-up and wipe down. At least for me, a clean space makes it way easier to actually relax and enjoy the spa vibes!

Next up: gather your skincare products and tools so you’re not scrambling around in a towel mid-routine (speaking from experience here!). You can find all of my favorites within this post.

Ready to start planning your at-home spa day routine? Let’s get into it!

Your Step-by-Step Spa Day Routine

Here’s how I like to structure a simple (but luxurious!) spa day at home. Mix and match based on what you’re in the mood for. There are no rules here!

1. Set the Mood. Start by setting the tone for your spa moment. Turn down the lights, light a candle, and put on a relaxing playlist. Get in your robe and silence your phone. This is your time!

2. Run a Relaxing Bath. There’s nothing like a warm bath to help you unwind. Add classic Epsom salts for sore muscles, or go a little fancy with something like Primally Pure’s Flower Bath (it’s been on my wish list!). Before you hop in, pop on an undereye mask that does its thing while you chill.

3. Meditate & Unwind. Once you’re in the tub, resist the urge to scroll or multitask. Instead, try a short 5–10 minute meditation to quiet your mind (I love the Headspace app!).

4. Exfoliate with a DIY Body Scrub. While you’re soaking, give your skin some love with a homemade scrub. This scrub takes two minutes to make and leaves your skin buttery soft. I use it at least once a month!

DIY Brown Sugar Spa Scrub:

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2–3 tbsp olive or jojoba oil
• Optional: a few drops of vanilla or peppermint essential oil

Scrub gently in circular motions, then rinse off.

5. Do the Essentials. Before getting out, knock out the practical stuff. Wash your hair, shave your legs, or just sit a little longer if that’s what you need. I’m very into this solid shampoo bar lately, and about once a month, I like to rinse with 1 cup of diluted apple cider vinegar to clarify and remove product buildup.

6. Give Yourself a Facial. Once you’re out and wrapped in your robe, it’s time for a facial. It doesn’t have to be complicated to feel amazing. Here’s my go-to routine:

At-Home Facial Steps:

• Cleanse: I start with Maya Chia’s The Great Cleanse cleansing oil. My skin leans dry, so I steer clear of foaming cleansers. This oil cleanser removes makeup without stripping my skin, so it’s become a staple.
• Steam: Steaming is one of my favorite parts of a facial, so I recreated it at home with a mini steamer! If you want to DIY, microwave 4-5 cups of water to just about boiling, stop your sink, pour the water in, and cover your head with a towel. Breathe and let the steam open up your pores.
• Exfoliate: Use your favorite gentle exfoliator or a facial brush (this one makes my skin so soft).
• Mask: Apply a mask based on your skin type. Lately, I’m loving Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel to keep acne and blackheads at bay. It makes my skin so bright!
• Tone: Next, mist on a toner (I love Primally Pure’s Everything Spray. It’s super refreshing and gives my skin such a boost! It’s also calming, which works well after using a strong exfoliating mask like the AHA+BHA peel).
• Serum: After removing your mask, it’s the perfect time to apply a targeted serum while your skin is still slightly damp and your pores are open. I’ve been using iS Clinical’s Pro-Heal Serum Advance+ and, yes, it’s a splurge, but totally worth for the potency and quality.
• Moisturize: Finish with a hydrating moisturizer. For daytime, my must-have is Supergoop’s Superscreen Hydrating Daily Cream SPF 40. At night, I use Summer Friday’s Cloud Dew Gel Cream Moisturizer.

7. Nails. Finally, it’s time to do your nails! I am obsessed with Dazzle Dry’s nail polish system. It’s non-toxic, super fast-drying (we’re talking 30 seconds for each layer) and lasts 2 weeks. It also comes off with normal polish remover (this is my favorite), so no extra trip to the salon needed. Mind. Blown.

8. Wrap It All Up. End your spa day with a short yoga flow, another meditation, or cozy up with a book. You’ll feel renewed, grounded, and ready for anything.

Why I Love an At-Home Spa Day

A simple at-home spa day routine can completely shift your mood. It’s not just about the treatments. It’s about taking time for yourself. After even one hour of dedicated self-care, I feel relaxed and refreshed every time. Whether you try just one of these steps or the whole routine, I hope this gives you the inspiration you need to create your own little oasis!

Got a favorite at-home spa ritual? Share it in the comments- I’d love to hear!

Want more of my favorite relaxation tips? Check out my post, My 10 Essential Healthy Habits For Keeping Anxiety and Stress Low.

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