How to Make a 5-Star Spa Feeling at Home

Spas are a big deal in Europe and while I won’t delve into the whole ‘mixed sauna’ situation; I can safely say some of the most beautiful spas I’ve ever seen are here in Switzerland. You’ve probably read, ‘you need 8 hours of sleep to replenish your skin,’ but what if you don’t have 8 hours to sleep every night? That’s exactly how my lifestyle was for a couple years in SF and I needed to find a solution to maximize my 5 hours of ‘beauty sleep‘ which was also the same time Savvy Sleepers were born and I discovered how effective steam rooms and spas are for skin. Last month we visited the Palace Luzern Spa in Switzerland for an afternoon of R&R. Here’s how to ‘Spa Your Way to Better Skin,’ plus how to know if a facial is worth it and how to create the same ‘spa treatment’ feeling at home...

Estheticians tend to massage lotions and products in a circular motion especially light around the eyes which you can do when you wash your face at home and apply moisturizer. Try taking a few deep breaths when your head hits the pillow to calm your skin as you fall asleep. And if you’re joining a gym, splurge on the one that gives you have access to a steam room. Also, a product I’ve loved for years is Clarisonic Cleansing System. It truly exfoliates. To read this full post, click here.