How to create a mini Swedish spa at home

Feelings of anxiety and overwhelm are somewhat common and expected from time to time. It's therefore essential to look after our minds and bodies by finding ways to create moments of calm.

One country whose wellness practices we can look to (and take inspiration from) is Sweden. From the land of the midnight sun in the far north to the sandy coastline of the south, Sweden is a country that takes its leisure-time and spa visits very seriously.

Below you will find expert tips from Swedish beauty experts Oriflame, for creating mini Swedish Spa moments to help you lay back, breathe and indulge in a little Scandi escapism. So, as your bathroom becomes your beauty salon, light some candles, put on a chill playlist, and retreat into relaxation.

1. Dress to feel amazing

There's nothing quite like slipping into your favourite dressing gown, pyjamas, or set of 'comfies'. Whether they are fancy, stylish or simply a trusty old go-to, the feeling of comfort they can bring is just what you need to set your Swedish Spa moment off right.

2. Create an aromatic atmosphere

Smell is without a doubt the most evocative of all senses, holding the power to transport us into different lands whilst instantly altering our mood. Channelling the power of scent through mini spa-moments such as drawing a hot bath laced with aromatic essential oils is a highly effective way of creating an atmosphere of calm. Bath oils are great for helping you achieve this in an instant by combining a relaxing aquatic scent and a soothing essential oil in one.

The following five essential oils are found to be firm favourites among Brits:

• Lavender
• Peppermint
• Lemon
• Rose
• Frankincense

New to aromatherapy? Here are 10 reasons to give it a try, and reap the rewards for your health and well-being.

3. Get tactile

Whoever said you can't give yourself a little rub down? With beauty therapies like massages now off-limits, DIY sessions are set to be on the rise. Take five minutes to give yourself a daily Swedish hand, shoulder and head massage with luxurious oils. Choose ones which are enriched with floral and marine fragrances, designed to create deep relaxation from the inside out.

4. Give your hands a little extra TLC

Protecting our hands and nail beds from dryness is so important. Turn regular moisturising into a Swedish Spa moment by reaching for hand masks and applying before bed to nourish thirsty hands.

Treatments rich in vitamin-packed natural Canola Oil are highly nourishing, so you can be sure that you'll wake up with butter-soft skin that smells sensational, too!

5. Take your time

As we all know, me-time is a huge luxury and we rarely get enough of it in the real world. Take things slow and make mini self-care spa-moments feel like they last a lifetime.