10 Simple Ways to Create a 20-Minute At-Home Holiday Spa Reset

This 20-minute at-home spa routine is the perfect little holiday gift to yourself. With candles, music, cozy skincare, and a few mindful pauses, you can melt away stress, restore your calm, and feel festive from head to toe. Here’s my favorite way to create a relaxing holiday spa moment.


1. Set the Mood 🕯️

Candles and soft music instantly create a calm, festive atmosphere. Light your favorite candle, dim the lights, and press play on your holiday spa playlist.

I’ve created a 20-minute At-Home Spa Relaxation Mix on Spotify to help you unwind:
Spotify Playlist


2. Aromatherapy Reset 🌿

Seasonal scents like lavender and eucalyptus are perfect for holiday survival. Use a diffuser, roll-on, or even take a few deep breaths from the bottle to instantly feel calm.

Gather your favorite oils and make this your mini holiday ritual. I’d love to know which scents help you relax most—send me a message and share your favorites.


3. Sip Something Warm ☕

Make a cup of your favorite tea or warm holiday beverage. Take two minutes to just sip, breathe, and let the holiday chaos fade away. No scrolling, no multitasking—just a moment for you.


4. Gentle Cleanse ✨

Treat your skin kindly—it’s stressed too! Start with a gentle, nourishing cleanser to wash away the day and prepare your skin for the rest of your spa moment.

Shop Cleansers

5. Exfoliate 🧖‍♀️

Bring back the glow the holidays try to steal. Use a natural scrub to gently exfoliate your skin, helping it feel refreshed and radiant.

Shop Exfoliators


6. Mask Moment 🥑

Time for a mask! Whether you choose a DIY option or a clean beauty product, this is your chance to relax, pamper yourself, and maybe even listen to a festive playlist while it sets.

Shop Masks


7. Bath Time Escape 🛁

If you have time, enjoy a bath with Epsom salts and your favorite essential oils. This mini escape is perfect for melting holiday stress and rejuvenating your body.

You can also explore the Calm Collection for an extra soothing touch:
Shop Calm Collection


8. Moisturize Well 💧

Lock in hydration with a rich moisturizer, body butter, or oil. Your skin will feel soft, nourished, and ready for the winter season.

Shop Moisturizers


9. Breathe for 5 😌

Take five quiet minutes for a mini meditation. I love using the Christian Meditation Room for this. Their 5-minute guided meditations are perfect for a holiday reset.

Christian Meditation Room


10. Unplug 📵

Finally, silence notifications and unplug, even for just 10 minutes. Be present, breathe, and soak in the calm. This little holiday pause is a gift to yourself.


Wrap-Up
This 20-minute at-home holiday spa routine is an easy, festive way to care for yourself during the busiest season. Small moments of calm and self-care add up, and you deserve every bit of it.

If you try this routine, I’d love to hear which step was your favorite and which products or scents helped you relax the most!


Comments

13 comments on “10 Simple Ways to Create a 20-Minute At-Home Holiday Spa Reset”

  1. Sarah Andruszko Avatar
    Sarah Andruszko

    Great tips! 💕💕💕

  2. Congratulations 🎊 👏 💐 🥳 🎊 on a great blog. Can’t wait for the next one.

  3. Congratulations 🎊 👏 💐 🥳 🎊 on a great blog.

  4. Debra Gibson Avatar
    Debra Gibson

    I love this, Dena! The Bath Time Escape is calling me and, yes, definitely with the Calm Bath Soak!!

    1. Dena Gregory Avatar
      Dena Gregory

      YES!! The magnesium is so helpful for stress relief! I love how you are calling it a Bath Time Escape!

  5. Angela Lind Avatar
    Angela Lind

    This is a wonderful way to relax, the tips are great and the shop links work perfectly, Dena! Thank-you for bringing in a piece of you to me. Celebrate yourself this season!

    1. Dena Gregory Avatar
      Dena Gregory

      Thank you for checking it out! Good to know on the links – always helpful to know they work! Celebrate you too my friend!

  6. Melissa Stephenson Avatar
    Melissa Stephenson

    Thanks for the tips, Dena!

    1. Dena Gregory Avatar
      Dena Gregory

      Thanks for checking it out. I really appreciate it. I hope you are getting a moment to yourself this season.

  7. Elizabeth Fowler Avatar
    Elizabeth Fowler

    This all sounds lovely!

    1. Dena Gregory Avatar
      Dena Gregory

      Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed the playlist. I hope you were able to grab a couple minutes of peace and quiet to yourself.

  8. Melanie Hawkins Avatar
    Melanie Hawkins

    Love this! Perfect for the busy holiday season!

    1. Thanks! Make sure you take some time for YOU this season!

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