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Room Service Spa Tips
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We’ve been know to do a little traveling around the world (ahem) which can wreak havoc on our skin and hair. Recycled airplane air, extreme fluctuations in temperature, changes in diet…all these travel factors often result in skin irritation and lackluster hair. But did you know that the chemicals that are found in many hotel room shampoo, conditioner, lotions and soaps can actually further strip your hair and skin of moisture?
One day, while waiting for room service to come pick up a dinner tray, we realized how many great, natural DIY skin products were on it. Since then, we’ve come up with even more common room service items that are better for your body than the little tubes and bottles provided in the bathroom.
We share some of our tips below in an interview we did with Fox News Extra, and list them (plus a couple more) underneath the video. (If video doesn’t appear, click here)
1. Mayonnaise. Mayonnaise is a fantastic hair conditioner. Its natural proteins and lipids work wonderfully to help smooth hair and add shine. After shampooing, simply rub a packet or spoonful of mayonnaise into your hair and let it sit for about 5 minutes. Then rinse thoroughly under warm (not hot) water.
2. Olive Oil. Rich in vitamin A and E, Olive oil has always been rumored to be the skin care secret of Italian women. Order some with your salad or bread basket, and right before bedtime rub some directly on your face and body just like you would any lotion. It will rinse completely off in the shower the next morning. If you want, you can also add a little spritz of your favorite fragrance to the oil before applying.
3. Oatmeal. Oatmeal is a terrific skin mask. It’s slightly abrasive, so helps remove dry skin after long airplane flights. It also has properties that help sooth irritated skin. Save a few teaspoons from your breakfast bowl and mix it with a packet of sugar to boost exfoliation and create hydroxy acids. Rub the mixture onto your face, allow to dry for 5-10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
4. Tea Bags. Tea bags have natural tannins that can help reduce puffiness under your eyes, and some also claim help reduce dark circles. Place a used, moist (not hot!) tea bag over each of your closed eyes. Lie down and relax for 5-10 minutes, then remove and rinse if necessary. (Try sliced cucumbers from your salad as well…without salad dressing, of course.)
5. Honey. Honey has natural anti-inflammatory properties as well as some anti-bacterial benefits. It usually comes in small packets or tubes when you order tea service to your room, or sometimes can be found at the coffee/tea bar in the hotel lobby. We use honey as a spot treatment for minor abrasions. Or, if you’re prone to acne breakouts, mix a little honey with some salt from the shaker, rub on the acne spots, and leave overnight.
Definitely going to try the olive oil and tea bags!
What a great post! These tips really help a lot! So cool!
Great tips! The air in my home is so dry this winter that I slathered my hair in coconut oil this morning and tied it up for the day.
What terrific ideas! Thanks for sharing!
Awesome!
Thank you for the tips and great writing, Josh and Dr. Brent! :*
Love the tips. I am going to try the tea bags on my eyes and the olive oil on my face.
Really appreciate the GREAT tips guys!! When I travel I have some of the same problems…I’ll sure give those a try next time…Take care…
Great and very useful tips you gave us. Don’t forget…a great facial is egg yolks! Just put beaten egg yolks on your face and it will tighten your skin! Sort of like a mini facial….my mom used to do this all the time.
Love, love, love your tips!!!
Just love your tips
Honey is a great moisturizer, put a little on your lips it will keep them smooth. Also, if you have any stomach troubles while traveling a cup of peppermint tea or some ginger ale will make you feel better. just saying…
i reallymiss watching you in tv the removed that channel here
Better yet: Just take a little bag of Beekman Products along on every trip and save room service for a nice bottle of wine. sue t.
Here,Here! Never leave home without your Beekman essentials
Martha has absolutely NOTHING over you two!
Add wine to that list….great for your sanity!
You guys just crack me up.
Beer is good for your hair as well.
Guys,
What kind of tea? Black, green??
This tips are totally very good,the ingredients are fresh and it’s ready to use,very healthy and chemical free.That is all DIY ingredients.
If we used room service I might give one of your tips a try, just don’t know if I could actually put oatmeal on my face though. One of my uncles swore by honey, said it could heal anything, just take a teaspoon every day.
Great Job Guys!
Oops, you did it again! You guys! Knew all that and forgotaboutit! Thanks for the memories. I will, today, smell like a salad bar, but it’s -2 so am not going anywhere anyhow…..and every remedy sorely needed ,for it IS mid-winter.