There’s something special about mother-daughter bonding days. Taking some time to do something special with your favorite girl (or girls) is a great way to strengthen your relationship while having fun. And what could be better than a spa day? One with homemade spa products that you created yourselves!
With winter winding down and spring arriving in the northern hemisphere, everyone’s skin could use a little pampering. Chances are, you already have most or all of the supplies you’ll need for these homemade spa products on hand in your house. Making these spa products is also a fun starting point for a girls’ birthday party or sleepover.
Not only is this a fun way to spend some time with your kiddos, but you’ll also get to learn together. Making your own DIY spa products is a great way to do some hands-on science at home, and help inspire a new generation of women interested in science. And who knows, you could inspire the next Annie Malone, Madame C.J. Walker, or Estée Lauder!
So if you’re ready for a day of fun learning, bonding, and relaxing, here are some ideas for
Mother-Daughter Spa Day with Homemade DIY Spa Products
One fun activity to help slough off that winter-dry skin from your hands is making your own sugar-scrub hand soap. All you need is
- white granulated sugar
- your favorite liquid dish soap (preferably a moisturizing variety)
- a small bowl to mix it in
- a wide-mouth jar to store it in
Another idea you can try is running some plain uncooked oats (either quick-cooking or old-fashioned is fine) through the blender. Once they’re ground into a fine powder, stir some of the powder into your hand scrub. Oatmeal is renowned for its ability to lock in moisture, so this can give your scrub an extra moisturizing boost.
2. Chapped lips? Make some Homemade Lip Balm
- 4 tsp. coconut oil, melted in a microwave-safe bowl
- 3 tsp. petroleum jelly
- 1 packet flavored drink mix (like Kool-Aid)
In a small bowl, combine all three ingredients thoroughly with a spoon, before the coconut oil cools and solidifies. Once cooled, store in a small airtight jar. To use, dab a small amount on your lips and spread evenly with your finger.
3. Need a relaxing soak and/or skin detox? Make your own Bath Salts
Finally, you can make your own bath salts at home, to finish off your spa day! All you’ll need is
- 1 cup sea salt (coarse kosher salt will work and is less expensive) or pure rock salt
- 1 cup Epsom salt
- 2 Tbsp. baking soda
- essential oils or extracts, and
- food coloring,
so your bath salts have a nice scent and color. Personally, I’m a big fan of lavender for its ability to promote quality sleep.
You can also use Epsom salt by itself for a restorative bath or foot soak. Or check out other DIY spa products using Epsom salt near the end of this post, from facial and body scrubs to a blackhead treatment!
Sneak some science learning into your spa day:
Yes, busy mamas may find a luxurious bath relaxing on its own merits. But this combination of bath salt ingredients does more than just alter your bath water. For starters, Epsom salt is not actually “salt,” but rather consists of magnesium sulfate (magnesium and sulfur). And that distinction is important.
So what does soaking in this combination of elements actually do that makes it so soothing? The magnesium in Epsom salt improves circulation, detoxes the skin, and soothes sore muscles. It can even help you sleep better at night. And both sea salts and baking soda can alleviate skin itchiness and dryness. In the case of sea salt, this has to do with all the trace minerals it often contains along with sodium chloride. I can confirm this firsthand; I remember my skin feeling so soft and smooth after an hour swimming in the Dead Sea.
Make it a party!
The girls and I totally want to do a spa-themed sleepover party for their friends at some point. So I put together some printable labels to go with these three DIY spa products. Each label includes directions for use, plus a list of ingredients.
Want to download your very own copy of these pretty printable labels? Then just
Ideas for other DIY Spa Products:
- To soothe dry, itchy skin (as well as eczema and diaper rash!), you can also just do a baking soda bath or oatmeal soak. (Click on the links for complete how-to’s.)
- Check out this post for a fabulous run-down of all-natural facial scrub recipes. This thorough list covers a wide range of skin types and needs, so you can mix up the formulas that best match your skin type(s)!
- Want to host a spa-themed birthday party or sleepover for your girls? See the images in this post for some great ideas on everything from decor to favors to other activities you can include!
Have you and your daughter(s) had a spa day yet? Have you ever tried making your own spa products at home? Let us know in the comments!
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This is such a great idea.
This is the cutest idea! I need to make my own lip scrub like this!
This seems like a fun way to spend the day. I have never made my own DIY spa products but I’ll be looking into it now.
This looks so much fun ? I did use oats powder mixed with water or milk as my facial cleanser regularly instead of commercial face wash on days when my skin was not in good condition. It works great ☺ I liked all your DIY ideas ?
How fun, what a great way to bond with our daughters…my girls would love this
Oh my god, i love these spa product ideas. This weekend, I’ll definitely going to try it with my mum.
Homemade products are great if you are looking to enhance your beauty. I must say you are lucky to have daughter, it must be so great spending time with your daughter and working on DIY products.
Oh my gosh! My daughter will love to make some of these. She love’s bath bombs but we have never made our own bath salts. Thanks so much for sharing these.
I don’t have a daughter to have a Mother/Daughter day, but this sounds like something great that my sister and I can do together. I’ll be with her in two weeks when I visit for my cousin’s graduation, so we may try some of this after the kids get to bed!
What a fun idea! My seven year old loves beauty science and loves to play “spa” (Thanks Fancy Nancy!). I will save these recipes to make next time.
What a fab idea – I’d love to do a mother-daughter spa day with my 13 year old! And making your own products sounds like great fun!
Mmmm! A spa day. NOW THAT SOUNDS LOVELY. This girl needs a massage REAL soon – ha! I love to go to spas and massage places versus doing it at home because it gets me out of the house. However, DIY is always a great time if you’re strapped for time!
I love this soooo much! What a fun day to share!
it was! (AND she did some science to boot – her favorite subject!)
What a fun spa day, I can definitely see my daughter loving this!
dont have daughters to do this with, maybe i’ll steal my nieces for a day!
Excellent idea – you’ll be the coolest aunt around, for sure! Go for it! 🙂
Oh I sure love these ideas! I can’t wait for little Miss to be a little bit older! At this point she would eat the lip balm! 😉 What a fun bonding day with the girls! #WanderingWednesday
haha yeah that’s a problem to get beyond before you can do this with her (truth be told, I was impressed/a tad surprised Kimmie didn’t try to eat some 😉 …)
With Mother’s Day around the corner, this could be a great way to celebrate with mom and have a relaxing time. I love the idea of making our own spa items.
Aww these s tips s such a super cute fun idea! I have two boys but I’d love to do this with my niece!
then you def should borrow her for a day ;)…
What a cute idea! Looks like you guys had fun spending time together. My girls would love doing this!
We DID – you should definitely try it, too! 🙂
I love these diys! Thank you so much we are going to try them this week!
You’re more than welcome 🙂 – have fun!
I am gonna have to try these with my girls!
Aww do, and have lots of fun – Kimmie and I sure did! 🙂