Weekend Pampering: The New Year Detox

Sunday 20 January 2013


I treated myself to some lazy Sunday pampering earlier today, and as I always enjoy reading everyone's elses pampering posts, I thought I'd hop on the old bandwagon and do one myself.  I decided to go with a 'New Year detox' theme as my body has certainly not been my temple since the festive season ended, so it was in dire need of some TLC!

I started with a long hot bath and used a sample of Seagreens The Mineral Bath* which is basically like a giant teabag filled with 100% seaweed.  It's a completely new concept to me as I've only ever used bath oils or bombs before, so I was intrigued to give it a go.  Seaweed has many natural detoxing properties and is meant to do all sorts of things like promote good circulation and rehydrate the skin etc.  I can't really say I noticed much of a difference in those areas from just one bath, but I can say it felt very relaxing to use.  However, I wasn't that keen on the scent of the seaweed so I added a few drops of Geranium and Lavender Essential Oils to my bath to make it more pleasant.

When I got out, I treated my skin to Tisserand's Detox Massage Body Oil which took away any last traces of the seaweed scent and made my skin feel wonderfully soft.  Lastly, I did a quick 10 minute facial with Laidbare's For Richer For Porer Facial Masque* to draw out any impurities whilst also delivering a good exfoliation.  My face and body then said thank you!


Have you treated yourself to some pampering this weekend?

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20 comments

  1. Ive never used anything like the seaweed bath teabag before! Sounds interesting though.

    Zoe | zozeze.com x

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  2. The bath tea bag sounds relly interesting. I've saw a few similar things but never tried them before! Not sure I'd love the seaweed scent either.
    xo

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    1. It's weird, I wasn't massively keen on it to be honest and would definitely recommend adding some essential oils to your bath if you try it x

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  3. All this sounds so relaxing! All I have done is paint my nails ~ going to have to at least do a face mask before bed :)

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    1. Nothing wrong with just painting your nails :) x

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  4. Ooh I could have done with a pampering session this weekend, I've run out of bath bombs and scrubs though :( will have to take a trip to Lush soon me thinks!

    That seaweed bath tea bag sounds quite interesting, haven't heard of one of those before!

    Sarah @ sarahlouxo.com xx

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  5. For richer for porer sounds so good! Love the name :) xx

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    1. It's great, have really been loving it a lot since I tried it! :) xx

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  6. I had a lovely bath followed by the REN glylactic mask and the Weleda pomegranate body oil, I never used to like baths much but have really gotten into them lately! X

    http://anagoesgreenbeautyorganic.blogspot.co.uk/

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  7. The seaweed bath thing sounds intriguing! You reminded me I was going to put on a mask etc and forgot! x

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  8. This sounds so nice! I'm glad you are able to pamper yourself! I spent the day cleaning! :(

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    1. I did that on Saturday! It's always important to make some time for yourself :)

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  9. The mineral bath product sounds really interesting, and I always love adding essential oils to my bath! I find Epsom salts are a great way to have a bit of a detox too as you absorb magnesium sulfate through the skin which is amazing in relaxing muscles and drawing toxins from the body x

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  10. Lovely post! I really want to try a seaweed bath :)
    Daniella x

    http://daniella-r.blogspot.co.uk

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