If you are desparking stress level this holiday, choose soothing oils (like lavender, chamomile, jasmine, sandalwood and ylang-ylang). Good revitalizing and energizing oils when you need them are peppermint, eucalyptus, rosemary, basil and juniper. The aroma can also provide psychological and physical benefits too! Essential oils can help with physical conditions, rejuvenate the skin, eliminate waste, alleviate stress, improve your mood, restore vitality and facilitate the regeneration of healthy new cells. 3. Basic Body Scrub and clean, if you decide you only have time for an indulgent, relaxing shower? start with a basic body cleaning and cleaning.

I found this great new product called Spongeables (It's a soap and a sponge, all in one. It lasts a full month perfumed foaming shower. My favorite scent is lavender fresh? and they have them fragrance free too if that's more your style. Regardless of sponge, cloth or brush to decide on? carefully and only brush gently brush the skin. Gentle circular motions will increase circulation and eliminate toxins and excess water. Another trick at home spa is to mix a pinch of ground sea salt with 10 or more drops of your favorite essential oil. Add water and make a paste so it spreads easily. Apply to entire body and slough off dead skin with big circular motions.

This salt scrub to exfoliate the dead skin cells, clean pores and help your body get rid of toxins. 4. Draw a bath. Add 5-10 drops of essential oil to bath salts. Grab an extra pillow, put a garbage bag over the kitchen to keep it dry and then put a pillow over it.