If you are feeling overwhelmed by life and burned out, nothing is better than a spa night at home. Simple acts of self-care like a facial, bubble bath or even a body scrub can work wonders when things are strained. Instead of making a trip to a fancy day spa, make it an at-home spa experience. Pull out some scented candles, make some homemade spa water (with lemon and cucumber slices), then put on a relaxing playlist and unwind.
Here are six new products to try at your next spa night.
Cari Naturals-The Caribbean Goddess Glow Serum $10.50
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This mango-scented serum is lightweight, easy to apply and can be used on the body and face. It is best to use right after a shower or bath. As an added bonus, you can mix it in with your foundation or tinted moisturizer for an all over glow. Cari Naturals is a line of all natural, cruelty-free and organically made hair and body products with a Caribbean twist. All products were created by college student and Haitian-American creative Kathyana Philippe.
Skinfood Black Sugar Honey Mask Wash-off Face Mask $10
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Not only does this mask smell heavenly, but the fine black sugar grains throughout the product make for a great exfoliator. This mask is free of parabens, alcohol and mineral oils and is rich in brown sugar and honey. Massage this product onto your face with warm water to reveal soft, supple skin after just one use.
Black Up Daily Face Purifying Gel $22
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This one-of-a-kind product starts as a gel-cream texture that turns into a purifying foam, leaving the face fresh and clean. Ingredients include iris and licorice extracts as well as lily bulb extract and Vitamin E to leave the face both matte and firm.
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Clarifying Mud Mask $15.99
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African Black Soap has been known for years as a natural remedy for blemished, troubled skin. That’s why this mask is perfect for drawing out dirt while helping absorb excess oil. This product uses a unique blend of African black soap and shea butter to help balance and soothe acne-prone skin.
Grace and Stella Eye Anti-Wrinkle + Energize Eye Masks $21.50
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Want to look like you have just gotten eight hours of sleep? Pop these eye masks on for up to 15 minutes to instantly depuff eyes and erase dark circles. The collagen and minerals of the eye mask revitalize and rejuvenate the delicate area around your eyes. They also have a nice cooling effect, perfect for any spa routine.
Fresh Sugar Lip Scrub $24
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Nurse dry lips back to help with this gentle brown sugar lip polish by Fresh. The polish lightly buffs away dry flakes with brown sugar crystals and natural humectants, while conditioning chapped lips with shea butter and jojoba oil.
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