A trip to your favourite Spa for most of us can be a yearly event or less, due to lack of time and expense.

Have you ever considered transforming your own bathroom into a Spa? It is so simple and can achieve the same relaxing health benefits as a Spa experience day. Not only that there little cost and you can pamper yourself in the luxurious comfort of your own home.

Creating the Spa-like ambiance is essential. Small effects like a basket of rolled towels and face cloths placed in a rustic basket in your bathroom, soft dim lighting and candles, your favourite relaxing music, a glass of wine and not forgetting of course your favourite bath products and oils, will all help to create your very own Spa experience. You could have a cool glass of champagne and make a special occasion of it should you wish to really indulge.

It is a great idea to close the shower or bath curtain, creating a peaceful steamy atmosphere in which to unwind, unblock your pores and ease aching muscles. It will keep the heat and fragrant steam from your bath oils and salts locked in, giving you a radiant glow.

Rose oil and lavender are well recognised for their calming and relaxing and sleep benefits. You could really treat yourself and buy a nice face mask, bath bomb or body scrub. Most importantly take your time, soak away the stresses of the day, lie back and relax.

Make sure you have a bath towel to hand, ideally warming on the radiator, a soft dressing gown and slippers to step into, and don’t forget to spend the time afterwards using your favourite body and face creams, to continue your very own Spa experience.