Tips for how to have a spa day at home with your hot tub

In our hectic and busy modern world, it’s safe to say that finding the time in our jam-packed schedules for a bit of well-earned ‘me-time’ can be far trickier to carve out than we might like – and even when we do find the time, it can be expensive to treat ourselves to our favourite types of spa days and well-being retreats.

Fortunately, nowadays, it’s also far easier than ever before to DIY our very own pamper day at home. In fact, it only takes a few steps and the right spa-day essentials to create your very own at-home spa day when you do finally find the time to sit down and put your feet up.

Whether this takes the simple form of a relaxing aroma-infused bath or the full spa day treatment over the course of an afternoon is entirely up to you, but if you happen to be a hot tub owner, then now is the perfect excuse to slide off its cover and slip in for a stress-relieving soak.

From our essential spa-day checklist to tips and suggestions on how to wind down your spa day after you’ve exited your tub, here are our top tips for how to have a spa day at home using your hot tub.

 

Our essential at-home spa day checklist

First things first, before you even begin to consider how you want to lay your spa day at home, you need to make sure you have everything you’ll need to complete the experience.

Below is our essential at-home spa day checklist for you to draw from:

• Your hot tub (clean and ready to use)
• Fresh, warm towels
• Spa-friendly aromatherapy chemicals
• Face masks
• Body scrubs
• A dry brush
• Moisturiser
• Skin cleansers
• Spa snacks
• Your drink of choice

Once you’ve ticked off everything you want from our at-home spa day checklist, you should then note down a specific day and time that you want to have your spa day on. It’s very important that you do this and lock the day into your calendar, that way nothing can get in the way of this much-needed relaxation time.

 

Preparing the space for your spa day at home

Next, on the day before or morning of your spa day at home, it’s very important that you set up the space in question to reflect the typical spa setting, which is why we recommend doing one or all of the following to help set the mood:

• Lay out your candles and incense around your hot tub for spa-based mood lighting.
• Prepare your fluffiest towels and gown to use and wear.
• Set up your hot tub the day before with your desired temperature and jet power, so that it has time to warm up fully.
• Pick out or create a spa playlist filled with your favourite or most relaxing music.
• When the day comes around make sure your phone is turned off and out of sight so you can be reached,
• Make sure you’re not disturbed during your spa day by confining your pets to another space in your home (you can always let them out later on for a snuggle in the evening), and if you have children, ask your partner or a family member to protect this time for you so there are no distractions.

 

Our favourite hot tub spa day ideas

Okay, now that everything is set up and you have a day in mind for your pamper day at home, all that’s left to do is to settle on what you want your spa day to include. You can, of course, opt for the whole experience in one go, but if your time is limited, it may be easier or more productive to simply indulge in your favourite aspect of a spa day.

Regardless of what you prefer, we’ve outlined our favourite spa day ideas below, all of which involve using your hot tub in some way to take advantage of a hot tub’s health benefits and enhance your at-home spa day experience:

 

1. Treat yourself to a rejuvenating full-body scrub

One of the core aspects of any spa day is the full rejuvenation of body and mind, and while your hot tub can help with the latter, for the former, there is no better way to revitalise your body than with a nourishing full-body scrub.

Pick your favourite cleanser and body wash, crank your shower up to a comforting temperature, and take as long as you need to wash off all the stresses and woes from the past week, alongside any dead skin cells, excess oils, and loose hairs.

Then, once you’ve rinsed yourself thoroughly, grab your drink and spa snacks of choice, head on over to your hot tub, light your candles, switch on the music, and slip inside for a much-needed soak without having to worry about needing to clean your hot tub later.

 

2. Combine your face mask with your bathing

Given that people tend not to fully submerge themselves when relaxing in a hot tub, this gives you the perfect excuse to combine two spa practices in one – that essential face mask and calming full-body soak.

Whether it’s a DIY face mask of your own devising or a pre-made one is up to you, all you need to do is make sure your hot tub is ready to go, do your hair up so it won’t get wet or in the way, apply your face mask as instructed, and carefully climb into your hot tub to enjoy its waters until your face mask is ready to be removed.

As an added step for this spa-day idea, you might also want to consider finding some hot tub-friendly aromatherapy oils that can be safely used in your water, bringing everything full circle by adding that oh-so-familiar spa scent to the setting.

 

3. Opt for a dry massage instead

If time is tight and you only have a spare hour or so in the evening for your pamper day at home, then going with a dry massage rather than a full body cleanse can be just as effective as unwinding in the shower for a prolonged period.

Simply take a light brush with soft bristles and gently massage the whole of your body. This will help to loosen your muscles and has the added bonus of removing any dry and flaky skin.

From here, you can hop in the shower for a quick rinse, put your hair up, switch on your pre-prepared mood lighting, and slip into your hot tub with a drink to relax until it’s time for you to towel-off and get ready for bed.

 

4. Take the time for a full-face cleanse

Although performing a full body scrub can be a refreshing experience, one vital area of care you should always look to squeeze into a pamper day at home is a full facial cleansing.

For this spay day idea, however, we’d actually recommend using your hot tub first and taking advantage of its hydrotherapy benefits to unwind, before getting out and doing your face cleanse – rather than the other around – as doing so has two benefits.

Firstly, you don’t have to worry about your cleanser coming off while you’re in the hot tub, allowing you to enjoy the waters to their fullest, and second, performing your cleanser after your soak will also allow you to do your skincare routine in full, leading you nicely into your night time care routine.

 

5. Practice mindfulness activities

Finally, for those who want to move about a little bit more during their spa day and treat their mind as well as their body, then it never hurts to do some hot tub-friendly mindfulness activities.

For example, by turning down your jets (or switching them off entirely), your hot tub can become the perfect serene retreat for a mindful meditation session. Or, alternatively, you could carry out some water-based yoga if your tub has the space.

And, of course, if you simply want to sit back and enjoy your favourite shows or stories, then reading a good book or putting on your favourite TV show is a great idea if done safely.

 

Essential steps for completing your at-home spa day

With the main bulk of your spa day done, all that’s left now is to wind it all down and get ready for bed or the day ahead. With that in mind, we suggest rounding off any at-home spa day by doing some or all of the following:

• Taking a second shower to refresh yourself a final time and clean off any remaining oils.
• Rehydrating your skin with a nourishing moisturiser.
• Treating yourself to a manicure and pedicure.
• Applying a dedicated hand and foot balm.
• Drinking plenty of fluids to replenish those lost while enjoying your hot tub.

From here, you can then don a fluffy gown, set your hair in place with a clean towel, and sit down to relax with a good movie, a book, music, or with your partner – whatever you want to do to round the day off.

 

Enjoy your at-home spa experience with The Wellness Co.

And there you have it, those are our spa day ideas for you to try for your next at-home spa day. All of these are good ways to get some much-needed ‘me time’ and can even be enjoyed with friends or your other half if you want. In fact, a hot tub spa day is just one of many themes you can choose when hosting a hot tub party and can even include some hot tub games.

And, naturally, if you don’t have a hot tub, you can always opt to have a bath instead for much the same effect. However, if you want to invest in this fantastic piece of at-home spa technology, then The Wellness Co. has you covered.

With hot tubs, swim spas, and ice baths of all sizes, there’s something everyone in The Wellness Co. collection. Take a look today to find your ideal tub, or get in touch with our team to find out more about our products. You can even visit our inspiration blog for more mindful pieces like this one.