Planning a special mommy and me day? Having a sleepover, birthday party, or a play date? Don’t spend a fortune taking the kids to the spa when you can bring the spa to your home.
Spa activities are great for any occasion. These recipes are quick and easy and will bring a smile to your little one’s face. Read below for awesome DIY spa recipes for kids!
Remember these spa treats look good enough to eat, however, they are not edible. Do Not Eat
Containers
I use mason jars as containers for many of the recipes below. Here is a quick measuring chart for mason jars.
1 cup can fit in a half-pint Ball Mason Jar (when making these recipes with a group, I usually divide the mixtures into half-pint jars
2 cups fit in a pint-size Ball Mason Jar
4 cups fit in a quart-size Ball Mason Jar
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Body Scrubs
How to use body scrubs: Apply body scrubs to hands, feet, or body massage into skin and rinse with warm water. Body scrubs are used to soften skin.
Body scrubs are a great take-home gift for birthday parties
The recipes below will make enough to fill one mason jar or two pint-size jars
Pink Sugar Body Scrub
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar,
- 1 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon strawberry extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons baby oil
- pink food coloring
- 1 small jar or container with lid.
Step 1:In a mixing bowl add sugar, honey, baby oil, strawberry, and vanilla extract mix together well until all ingredients are blended.
Step 2:Add a small amount of pink food coloring and stir.
Step 3: Add mixture to jar or container. The body scrub will be ready to use for 1 week.
Brown Sugar Body Scrub
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw oats (available at the supermarket)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup olive oil
- One small jar or container with a lid
Step 1:In a mixing bowl combine raw oats, brown sugar, and olive oil. Make sure ingredients are mixed well.
Step 2: Pour the mixture into a container with a lid.
Orange and Honey Body Scrub
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons of orange juice
- jar or container with a lid
Step 1:In a mixing bowl combine sugar, honey, and orange juice and mix until all ingredients are well blended.
Step 2:Pour the mixture into a jar or container until you are ready to use.
Quick and Easy Body Scrub
Perfect for young girls!
Ingredients
- 1 cup of sugar
- 2 tablespoons of baby oil
- Kool-Aid packet
Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine sugar and baby oil.
Step 2:Sprinkle a little bit of the Kool-Aid packet over the mixture. Do not use the entire packet. Just enough to get a little bit of color and fragrance.
Step 3: Pour the mixture into a jar or container with a lid.
Facials
Facials are so much fun for little girls. The recipes below are made with natural ingredients that shouldn’t irritate the skin. If you are going to facials as a group activity, it’s important to speak to the parents to ensure the children do not have issues with the skin such as eczema or allergies.
How to use facials: Spread mixtures on the face avoiding the eye area. Let sit for approximately 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water and pat dry with a towel. Facials help soften the skin and bring out our skin’s natural glow.
The Fruity Facial
makes enough for three girls
Ingredients
- 1/2 papaya (peeled, sliced, no seeds, chilled)
- 1/2 cups diced pineapple(chilled)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup green tea (cooled)
Step 1:Puree papaya and pineapple in a blender
Step 2:Pour papaya and pineapple puree into a bowl
Step 3:Add honey and green tea to the bowl and mix well.
Step 4:Apply to face; leave on for 10 minutes.
Step 5:Rinse face after 10 minutes with warm water, pat dry with a towel.
Store leftovers in a jar or plastic container. The mixture will last up to 3 days.
Banana Bread Facial
It makes enough for 2-3 facials
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 tablespoon oats
- 1/2 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 tablespoon almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
Step 1: Grind oats in a blender until they turn into powder. You can skip this step; it would be a little clumpy on the skin.
Step 2:Mash bananas in a mixing bowl.
Step 3:Add oat powder, orange juice, almond milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and flour to the mixing bowl with the banana.
Step 4:Mix together until it is a paste-like consistency. If too liquidy, add more flour, if too thick, add more almond milk.
Step 5:Spread the mixture on the face avoiding the eye area. Let sit on the face for 10 minutes.
Step 6:After 10 minutes, rinse off the face and pat dry. The mixture is only good for the day. Throw away leftovers after use.
Berry Smoothie Facial
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 teaspoon almond extract
Step 1:Place yogurt, blueberries, and honey in the blender. Blend until smooth.
Step 2:Add vanilla and almond extracts to the blender and blend again.
Step 3:Spread the mixture on the face avoiding the eye area. Let sit on the face for 10 minutes.
Step 4:After 10 minutes, rinse off the face and pat dry.
Step 5:Pour the remaining mixture into a jar or container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Body Lotion
Glitter Body Lotion
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unscented thick body lotion (any brand) or purchase a scented body lotion and skip the fragrant oils.
- 5 drops of 2 fragrant oils (strawberry, cupcake, berry work great)
- 1/2 cup clear aloe vera gel, food coloring(the color you want the lotion to be)
- 1 tablespoon of very fine craft glitter
- 1 mason jar.
Step 1: Put all ingredients into a mixing bowl or large zip-lock bag(for less mess). If using a mixing bowl – mix all ingredients together with a wooden spoon or whisk, then spoon the mixture into a jar. If using a zip-lock bag, place all ingredients into a zip-lock bag and secure it closed. Using your hands, squish around until all ingredients are mixed together. Snip off the bottom corner of the zip-lock bag and squeeze the contents into a jar or container.
Step 2:Smooth lotion on arms and legs for a sparkling shine.
The glitter body lotion can last for up to one month. For added fun, buy a ribbon from the craft store to glue around the rim of the lid or tie a bow around the rim.
Foot Lotion
Mint and Berry Foot Cream
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of mint leaves crushed
- 1 cup strawberry yogurt
- 1/2 cup honey
- Gallon-size Ziploc Bags (to put feet in)
Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine mint leaves and strawberry yogurt.
Step 2: Place mixture in the freezer for 8 minutes.
Step 3: Add honey to the mixture and mix with a hand mixer until smooth.
Step 4: Rub onto feet and cover with a plastic bag for 15 minutes.
Step 5: Rinse off and pat dry with a towel for luxurious feet.
Lip Gloss Recipes
Pink Lemonade Lip Gloss
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon pink lemonade mix
- 2 tablespoons Vaseline
- lip gloss containers Recipe is enough to fill 2 lip gloss containers
Step 1:Place vaseline and pink lemonade mix in a microwave-safe container. Mix together well until smooth.
Step 2:Place the container in the microwave and heat for 15 seconds. Stir and microwave again for 20 seconds.
Step 3:Remove from microwave and mix with a fork until smooth. Let cool for 5-7 minutes.
Step 4:pour into 2 two small containers. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until solid.
Step 5:Using fingers spread onto lips.
Glitter Kool-Aid Lip Gloss
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons Vaseline
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened Kool-Aid of any flavor (lip gloss will be the color of the Kool-Aid. You can add a little food coloring to get more color)
- cake decorating glitter (add to you get the amount of sparkle you like)
- 2 small lip gloss containers or any small container with a lid
Step 1:Place Vaseline in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 20 seconds.
Step 2:Add in Kool-Aid and mix well.
Step 3:Add glitter and a little food coloring(a small amount) to get the sparkle and color that you like.
Step 4: Place into small containers to store.
Lip balm containers are available for purchase on Amazon. I have spa parties all the time. These lip balm containers are my favorite. These are made of good quality and can also be decorated using sharpies and or stickers.
Bubble Bath
Milk Chocolate Bubble Bath
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk
- 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup unscented baby shampoo
- Pint-size mason jar
Step 1:Pour soy milk into a saucepan over low heat and bring to a simmer.
Step 2:Once simmering, remove the pan from heat and add in chocolate chips. Whisk until melted.
Step 3:Let mixture cool for approximately 1 hour.
Step 4:Add 1 cup of baby shampoo to the mixture.
Step 5: Pour the mixture into a pint-size mason jar.
Step 6: Pour 1/2 cup under running water in the bathtub.
Store mixture in the refrigerator; discard after three days.
Cherry Honey Bubble Bath
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unscented baby shampoo
- 1 cup baby oil, 1/2 cup honey
- 3 drops cherry fragrant oil
- 2 drops of red food coloring
- Pint Size Mason Jar
- Mixing Bowl
Step 1: Pour baby shampoo, honey, cherry fragrant oil, and red food coloring into a bowl and mix thoroughly
Step 2: Next, pour in the 1 cup of baby oil and mix thoroughly.
Step 3:Pour the mixture into a pint-size mason jar.
Step 4:Add 1/2 cup under running water in the bathtub.
Beauty Bubble Bath Jelly
Ingredients
- 1 packet of unflavored gelatin
- 1/2 cup of unscented baby shampoo
- food coloring of your choice
- 6 drops of essential oil (optional)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, jar or container
Step 1:Make the unflavored gelatin according to the package.
Step 2: Add 1/2 cup of the unscented baby shampoo to the gelatin mixture.
Step 3:Add food up to 5 drops of food coloring to get the color you like.
Step 4 Add the essential oil and kosher salt and mix slowly until everything is blended.
Step 5:Pour mixture into a jar or container and put in the refrigerator for 4 hours to solidify.
Step 6: Your bubble bath is ready for use. Simply pour about 3 tablespoons under running bath water and enjoy.
Bath Cookies
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of milk powder
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 5 drops of fragrant oil (optional)
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/2 tablespoon of very fine craft glitter
- cellophane, and ribbon (for decoration)
Makes 12 bath cookies (non-edible)
Pre-heat oven for 350
Step 1: Add all ingredients except glitter to the mixing bowl, and mix until blended. If the dough is too dry, add a small amount of oil.
Step 2: Using your hands (you can also use cookie cutters for shapes), make round cookies approximately 1/4 inch thick and place them on a foil-covered cookie tray.
Step 3: Bake for 10-12 minutes; let cool
Step 4: Wrap cookies with cellophane and ribbon to give as gifts.
To use: place bath 1-2 cookies under running water in the bathtub.
Spa Party Extras
Thinking about having an at-home DIY spa party? Here are some tips for an awesome extra special spa party.
Tip 1: Remember to inform the children’s parents exactly what you plan on doing to avoid any unhappy parents later.
Tip 2: Purchase a robe, slippers, or spa headband for children. You don’t need to go crazy and buy all three; one will be enough. Check local dollar and discount stores, you can find great deals.
Tip 3: Pick three of the recipes above. I have done several spa parties, and in my experience, three of the above recipes are enough to keep the children engaged and still leave time for other activities.
Tip 4: Have other spa-type treatments available such as nail polish or makeup for makeovers
Tip 5: When having an at-home party, I always set up an easy photo backdrop so the kids can take pictures and selfies.
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