Many of us just don’t have the time to indulge in a spa experience with our busy lifestyles and work commitments. But the good news is that you can use our guide to emulate a spa experience in the comfort of your own home. Here’s how…

Cucumber

Cucumber is a really effective toner and cleanser for the skin. Mix cucumber juice with milk and use it instead of a cleanser. This is good for normal to dry skins. Also, when your eyes are tired, aching, or under stress, cover both eyes with freshly cut cucumber slices for an instant pick-me-up.

Coffee grinds

Coffee contains caffeine which is the perfect anti-cellulite treatment. Simply mix ground coffee with a body lotion and a little oatmeal to make an anti-cellulite scrub. Scrub the cellulite-prone areas with this mixture for 10 minutes using a loofah and allow it to rest for a few minutes. Then rinse off for a smoother, less dimpled area.

Raw Potato

For a dull, tired complexion, simply grate a peeled raw potato into cheesecloth and apply the juice onto cleansed skin. Reapply a few times and let this sit on your face for at least half an hour. Rinse and see the difference. This easy mask can be used several times a week to achieve a naturally glowing complexion.

Yogurt

Yogurt contains milk protein, milk sugar, natural fat and lactic acid – all which are good for the skin. To make dull skin glow, mix one teaspoon each of live yoghurt, lemon juice, and honey, four teaspoons oatmeal and egg white. Apply to the face and rinse off after 20 minutes.

Avocado

Avocado provides a rich source of vitamins A, B, D and E and is ideal for dry skin. The technique is easy: simply ripen an avocado by keeping it in the sun for an hour, remove the skin, and beat this into a creamy paste. Apply this wherever you have dryness; the hair, body and face and leave on for 20 minutes, then rinse with cool water.