As the winter months approach, it’s essential to prioritize self-care by taking care of our hair, skin and body in a way that reflects these seasonal changes. While pampering oneself may sound luxurious and expensive, it doesn’t have to break the bank! With just R300 or less (if you already have these items in your house), you can indulge in simple yet effective self-care practices that nurture your body, mind, and soul. Let’s explore how you can make the most of this winter season without overspending.
Mayonnaise Hair Mask:
Mayonnaise isn’t just for sandwiches and salads—it’s also fantastic hair moisturising and stregthening treatment!
Mayonnaise is a blend of eggs and oil which are rich in moisturizing fats and strengthening proteins. Mayonnaise deeply nourishes and conditions hair, leaving it soft and lustrous. You can use the mayonnaise as is it is from the shop (the seasoning doesn’t change much) or add lavender, avocado and tea-tree essential oil in a separate container.
To use the mask apply a generous amount of mayonnaise to damp hair, focusing on the ends and trying to avoid your scalp where you can. Cover with a shower cap and leave it on for 30 minutes before rinsing thoroughly. Dry with a cotton fabric (not a towel) or a cotton t-shirt. Moisturize using the Earthly Q Moisturiser and seal with the Hair Butter; if you don’t have these, moisturise using olive or sunflower seed oil while it is damp. Once you try it, mayonnaise hair masks will be in your self-care toolkit forever! Mayonnaise can help you keep your hair hydrated, soft, and smooth all year long! Even in the dry winter months.
Benefits: Hydrates and conditions hair, leaving it soft and manageable.
Avocado, Lemon, and Honey Face Mask:
If you are feeling like practticing some self-care with a facial treatment but don’t have the budget we’ve got someting that you might like even more than the mayonnaise treatment!
Transform your skincare routine with this DIY face mask. Why is this tree ingredient facemask great for your skin? Avocado is packed with vitamins and antioxidants that replenish and rejuvenate the skin, while lemon brightens and evens out skin tone. Honey, on the other hand, is a natural humectant and can lock in moisture in your skin and promote a radiant complexion. How do you make the mask? Mash 4 spoons scooped out of an avocado, add a teaspoon of lemon juice, a spoon of honey and mix well. Apply the mixture to clean, dry skin, and leave it on for 15-20 minutes before rinsing off. Your skin will thank you for the nourishing treat!
Benefits: Nourishes and brightens the skin, promoting a healthy glow.
Bath Salt Foot or Body Soak:
After a long day, treat your feet or body to a soothing bath salt soak. Most bath salts are a blend of different salts that are rich in magnesium.
Bath salts can help relax tense and sore muscles, reduce inflammation, and detoxify the body. To soak your feet: fill a basin with warm water and add a quater cup of a your favourit bath salts. The bath salts will disolve in the water with a quick swirl of your hand in the water.
Sit back, relax, and let the stress melt away as your feet soak up the benefits of this rejuvenating treatment. Soak your feet (or body if your bath tub is big enough) for 15-20 minutes. For added benfits scrub your feet with a pumice stone or exfoliator to remove dead skin.
Benefits: Relieves muscle tension, reduces inflammation, and promotes relaxation.
Self-Care, Self-awareness and Journaling:
We’ve covered hair, face, and body. Emotional and mental wellness is the only only thing left to cover. Therapy is the recomended go to for a lot of people but it can be expensive. Journaling on the other hand is affordable- although it does not equate. A powerful tool for self-reflection and self-expression is journaling.
By dedicating a few minutes every now and then to write down your thoughts, feelings, and experiences (you honestly don’t have to journal every day) you can begin to understand your mental and emotional wellness. Regardless of what you are journaling about: writing down your goals, expressing gratitude, or simply venting your emotions, journaling can help reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance self-awareness. What do you need? A simple notebook and pen, and you are ready to embark on this transformative journey of self-discovery. You don’t need a cute journal, but it makes sense to get a journal that is visually appealing to you.
Benefits: Enhances self-awareness, reduces stress, and fosters personal growth.
Self-care doesn’t have to be expensive. With a little creativity and R300, you can indulge in nourishing treatments that rejuvenate your body, mind, and spirit. Whether it’s pampering your hair, treating your skin, or nurturing your soul through journaling, prioritize self-care this winter and reap the countless benefits it brings. You deserves it!
This is great – I’ve been searching for a homemade face mask recipe. So glad I found this 🙌🏾