My hometown dream spa is the Umstead Hotel and Spa located in Cary, North Carolina. This five-star gem reopened last July after an extensive renovation. As I
learned on my visit, a spa day here is not just a day of pampering, it’s an experience.
From luxury facials to sensational exfoliations, the Umstead Spa is a sanctuary that can awaken your senses in the new year. The soothing scent of cool peppermint is the star spa ingredient this month. The refreshing Peppermint Stick spa treatments are infused with antioxidants, essential fatty acids, carotenoids, ferulic acid, sterols, polyphenols and vitamin E.
Winter is harsh on our skin as is the heat in our homes during the winter months. The Umstead Hotel and Spa recommends grabbing some oatmeal from the pantry, and treat yourself to an at-home spa day in-between your professional spa visits.
Oatmeal can soften and moisturize the skin and is great if you suffer from eczema. Consider one of these at-home care recipes for soothing dry winter skin this January:
Oatmeal Soak
Pour one cup of plain oatmeal under running warm water. Add a few drops of lavender oil or dried lavender to create a relaxing aroma. Soak for 20 to 30 minutes. The oatmeal will cleanse and lock in moisture.
Body Exfoliation Treatment
Mix one cup of colloidal oatmeal, a heaping tablespoon of coconut oil, ½ cup of brown sugar and lukewarm water to desired consistency. Scrub skin, gently exfoliating the skin. Complete this process by applying a moisturizing body cream or butter.
Stay warm this winter, but remember to keep your skin soft. Be sure to check out the
Umstead Hotel and Spa’s online spa boutique.
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My hometown dream spa is the Umstead Hotel and Spa located in Cary, North Carolina. This five-star gem reopened last July after an extensive renovation. As I learned on my visit, a spa day here is not just a day of pampering, it’s an experience.
