Our Guide To A Sustainable At Home Spa Evening

This guide focuses on Team Dr Joseph’s new sustainable range, but we have included some other favourites too. Dr Joseph’s vegan and cruelty-free products harness the benefits of botanicals, herbs and natural extracts to hydrate, soothe and protect your skin. Packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, these plant-based ingredients work to nourish and support your skin health, all while contributing to a more environmentally conscious lifestyle.

Choose a date and time when you can fully relax without interruptions…

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1. Set the ambiance -

Creating a tranquil atmosphere which will help to relax the mind and body in preparation for your spa evening. Dim the lights and light some candles to create a soft, soothing atmosphere and put on your favourite calming music or some natural sounds in the background. Inhaling essential oils has been proven to aid relaxation, stress reduction, while acting as a natural mood booster, we recommend Lavender as it’s renowned for its calming and anxiety-relieving properties.

Prepare your spa essentials by laying out your bathrobe, a pair of matching pyjamas, and the products you wish to use. We’d also recommend adding some fresh flowers or plants to bring a touch of nature indoors.

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2. Run a relaxing bath -

Why not add your favourite bath salts or bubble bath. Consider adding a few drops of essential oils to help the body to relax and unwind.

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3. Cleanse your face to remove make up or any impurities -

Below are a few of our favourite cleansers:

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4. Indulge in a facial and treat your skin -

Apply a face mask of choice, suited to your skin type and preferences. Team Dr Joseph’s Sustainable Skincare Range has 4 masks to choose from based of your skin’s preference, all 100% vegan and cruelty free:

Intense Revitalizing Mask – This provides an energy boost for tired skin and transforms a dull complexion into a radiant, vibrant one. Ideal for fine lines, loss of elasticity and lack of radiance. (Key ingredients: Vitamin C, amino acids and butcher’s broom)

Intense Moisturizing Mask – This mask replenishes the moisture depots of the skin and provides a velvety soft, plump skin feeling. Ideally suited for dry, stressed and dehydrated skin or as gentle care for sun-kissed skin. (Key ingredients: hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and urea) 

Deep Purifying Mask – This clarifying, deep pore cleansing face mask ideal for deep cleansing of the skin for impurities at all ages. Ideal for combination, oily, or blemished skin, this formula unclogs pores and helps to clear and prevent. (Key ingredients: Witch hazel, beard lichen in and zinc)

Skin Calming Mask – A soothing, creamy face mask with anti-stress effect for sensitive, irritated and redness- prone skin. (Key ingredients: shea butter, hyaluronic acid and evening primrose)

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5. Exfoliate with a nourishing body scrub -

We’re focusing on facial products in this guide, but we’d also recommend using a body scrub to exfoliate and remove any dead skin cells. Don’t forget to apply a luxurious body moisturiser or oil to lock in the hydration, leaving your skin feeling smooth, soft and radiant.

Below are a couple of our favourite body oils:

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6. Apply a facial mist, an eye cream, followed by a moisturiser of your choice -

Here are our top sustainable picks from Team Dr. Joseph’s range:

• Hyaluronic Blossom Facial Mist
• Supreme Lifting Eye Serum
• Hydrating Eye Cream
• Barrier Restoring Rich Cream

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7. The final step is applying your favourite facial oil -

The role of a facial oil is to keep your skin feeling hydrated and nourished. Not only does it calm irritated skin, but it works to heal scars and promote youthful skin, while regulating the skin’s natural oil production. You could also use a Gua Sha or using another face accessory for Lymphatic Drainage – see our guide to using a gua sha here.

Here are a couple of our facial facial oils:

• Dr Joseph – Age Repair Miracle Drops 
• Maison Made – Biodynamic Rejuvenating Face Oil

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8. Unwind and reflect -

After you’ve finished your spa treatments, take some time to unwind and reflect on your experience. This is a great opportunity to practice deep breathing or meditation to further relax your mind and body. You might want to incorporate other self-care activities such as reading, journaling or practicing yoga.