An At-Home Spa Evening on a Budget

Wellness4 min read

A spa day is lovely and a spa price tag is not. The good news is that most of what makes a spa feel special is easy - and cheap - to recreate at home.

Serene spa setting with a lit candle, ceramic holder, and plush towels for relaxation.

Set the scene

Atmosphere does most of the work. Tidy the bathroom, dim the lights, put your phone on silent in another room and pick some quiet music. Ten minutes of setup turns an ordinary bathroom into somewhere you actually want to linger.

The soak

A warm bath with a scoop of Himalayan or Epsom bath salts, or a fizzing bath bomb, is the heart of an at-home spa evening - a relaxing, affordable treat many people love. Follow it with a nourishing body oil while your skin is still warm.

  • Run a warm (not scalding) bath
  • Add bath salts or a bath bomb
  • Keep a glass of water and a towel within reach
  • Finish with body oil and a few quiet minutes

Make it a habit

You don’t have to wait for a bad week. A short, regular spa evening - even once a fortnight - is a simple bit of self-care that’s easy to look forward to, and gentle on the wallet.

Shop the essentials

Salts, bombs and body oils.

Lavender & Jojoba Himalayan Bath Salts – Spa Day Luxury Soak
The Sun & My Soul Lavender & Jojoba Himalayan Bath Salts – Spa Day Luxury Soak £8.50
You Are Magical - Blackberry Bath Bomb Relaxing Soak
The Sun & My Soul You Are Magical - Blackberry Bath Bomb Relaxing Soak £8.50
Organic Body Oil 50ml - Lavender
Scents & Soaks Organic Body Oil 50ml - Lavender £5.95
Vanilla Rose Bath Salt Blend
Made By Coopers Vanilla Rose Bath Salt Blend £26.50