We’ve all heard of the term Januworry, used to describe the financial worries that occur at the start of the new year, what with getaways, extra food costs and presents having you spend your entire December salary in minutes. As such, we typically find ourselves counting down the minutes until payday during the first month of the year.
However, this doesn’t mean your self-care routine should suffer. So, instead of splurging on expensive skincare products, why not embrace budget-friendly DIY beauty rituals?
DIY Beauty Hacks To Beat The New Year Budget Blues
Su-Marie Annandale, Clere skincare brand manager, shares how you can enhance your skincare routine at home, ensuring you look and feel fabulous without breaking the bank.
1. Revitalise with a DIY scrub
Why not start the new year with a healthy glow?
To do this, start your DIY beauty ritual by exfoliating to remove dead skin cells. Simply create a basic scrub using ingredients like brown sugar, honey, and a few drops of your favourite body lotion.
Gently massage the mixture in circular motions, paying extra attention to rough areas like elbows and knees. Rinse thoroughly for smoother, brighter skin.
2. Foot spa on a budget
Your feet have been through a lot over the festive period, so why not treat them to a spa-like experience without the spa price?
Mix your body lotion with a tablespoon of Epsom salt to create an exfoliating foot scrub. Then, soak your feet in warm water, before massaging the scrub onto your feet, paying extra attention to rough areas.
Lastly, finish by applying a generous layer of lotion for baby-soft feet.
3. Scented relaxation
Pick a body lotion with a calming scent, with fragrances like cocoa butter that can create a soothing ambience, turning your home into a relaxation haven.
4. DIY hand and foot mask
Your hands and feet often bear the brunt of the December and January summer heat, so treat them to a DIY mask by combining your body lotion with ingredients like mashed banana or avocado.
Apply the mixture generously to your hands and feet, then cover them with cling wrap or gloves. After 15–20 minutes, rinse off the mask to reveal softer, more nourished skin.
5. Bedtime beauty routine
Quality sleep is a great beauty hack, so make the most of your beauty sleep by incorporating your body lotion into a nighttime skincare routine.
Apply a thicker layer of lotion to your body before bedtime, paying special attention to areas prone to dryness. Slip into cosy pyjamas, and let the lotion work its magic overnight for softer and smoother skin by morning.
6. Mindful application
When incorporating your body lotion into your beauty routine, practice mindful application by using smaller amounts and focus on massaging the lotion into your skin for maximum absorption. This will not only make your product last longer but also ensure you’re getting the most out of every application.
If you’re looking for body lotion, Clere offers a range of body lotions for radiant, glowing skin. The products are enriched with moisturising Glycerine and nourishing Multi-Vitamin Serum and are available in Tropical Fruits, Powder Fresh, Lanolin & Glycerine and Cocoa Butter.
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