Because you can’t spend every day at the luxurious spas in Indian Wells (though we know you wish you could!), we have some special tips to extend your pampering until your visit. From relaxing manicures and facials to soothing essential oils and smoothing body scrubs, a little rejuvenation can be found with these DIY home treatments.

Soothing Essential Oils: The addition of this lavender-vanilla bath oil to warm, luxurious bath is the perfect way to relax before bed. You’ll need two fresh vanilla bean pods, five ounces organic macadamia or kukui nut oil, and nine drops of lavender essential oil. To start, lightly wash the vanilla bean pods, allow to dry overnight, and then roll into a bean shape. Split open with a sharp knife and mash lightly with a spoon. Pour the macadamia or kukui nut oil into an airtight glass jar or bottle, placing the mashed vanilla beans inside. Infuse for four to six weeks, shaking gently every few days. When your infusion is finished, strain the beans out and put the oil into a lidded container. Prepare your bath, add one to two tablespoons of oil, and slip into delicious relaxation. Oil will keep up to six months when refrigerated.

Invigorating Sugar Scrub: Really wake up in the shower with this skin-softening scrub. Combine and blend ¼ cup of olive oil, one teaspoon pure vanilla extract, one cup turbinado sugar, 15 drops of peppermint essential oil, and ½ cup used coffee grounds. While showering, apply handfuls of the coffee scrub in circular motions, paying special attention to rough spots such as ankles, elbows, and knees. Cleanse skin as normal and feel silky-smooth. Scrub will keep one to two weeks in the refrigerator.

Combat Dark Spots: Feeling uneven and rough? Nature’s favorite (and most delicious!) lightener can help. Simply rub a cut lemon gently on sandpaper elbows and knees. Acids in the lemon soften tough spots on the skin and help to lighten any dark areas.

Moisturizing Deep Conditioner: Heat styling can ravage your hair, sucking moisture out and leaving it looking dull and limp. Give yourself a natural deep conditioning treatment by combining a jar of natural mayonnaise and half an avocado. Mix well, and then work into your hair, covering with a shower cap and warm, wet towel when finished. Sit and relax for 20 minutes, then rinse and wash hair as usual. Do not condition.

Everyday Warming Lotion: Everyday indulgences don’t have to be time-consuming. A simple way to feel pampered is to leave your daily body lotion on top of a radiator or heating vent before you get in the shower. When you emerge freshly-scrubbed from the tub, you’ll feel even more relaxed with the heated, soothing lotion. Just be aware—your lotion will get runnier with heat, so be sure not to use too much!

Learn more about the spas at Indian Wells or contact us for additional information on pampering treatments, relaxing massages, and more.

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