Beauty Tips from the C Spa at the Carlton Millrace Hotel Wexford

We all know that something as basic as ten minutes soaking in the bath can relax your mind and body and make you forget about the stresses of your day. To maximise your relaxation time until you can take your next pampering spa break away, we have come up with some handy tips for you to try at home.

Soften Hands (while watching tv!)
Combine a few spoonfuls of cold cream, two drops of tea tree oil, five drops of lavender oil, a spoonful of olive oil and a banana (for a fruity smell) in a blender. When the consistencyis smooth, slather liberally all over your hands and cuticles. Then simply slip hands into a pair of yellow rubber gloves - yes, the kind you use to scrub the tub with - and let the cream work its magic!

Heat things up
Before jumping into the shower, stash your daily body lotion on top of a radiator or heating vent so its warmed up when you rub it on. There is just nothing better than getting out of a hot shower and rubbing on the heated, soothing lotion. Just be aware that your lotion will get much more liquidy when its warm, so it might rush out of its container faster.

Even out skin with a fruity solution
Take a freshly cut lemon and rub gently on rough elbows and knees. The acid in the lemon will soften rough spots on skin and also lighten any dark areas.

Oil Up
To repair and revitalise skin, apply a few teaspoons of 100 percent extra-virgin olive oil onto the dry, freshly cleansed face and neck in a circular motion before your night cream (just avoid the eye area).