Taking time for yourself is so hard. One of my resolutions this year is to practice more self-care and focus on my mental health and well-being.\u00a0Prepping for the week ahead isn’t just checking schedules, or cooking pre-made lunches. It’s strengthening\u00a0your mind for all of the challenges and distractions that will be pushing and pulling you during the week.<\/p>\n

This Sunday transform your\u00a0my bathroom into a spa-like\u00a0sanctuary. Light a candle, que up your favorite tranquil playlist, and relax your mind. In an effort to make this\u00a0tub session more luxurious, I have made my own natural bath salt and mask recipe using two of my favorite fragrances, lemon and lavender.<\/p>\n

Winter in New York makes my combination dry\/oily skin go crazy. My face and body become excessively dry, and if I apply too much daily moisturizer I find that I have acne flare ups. Lemon and lavender are natural ingredients that I like to use to soothe and treat my skin.<\/p>\n

Below you will find all the ingredients needed for this Self Care Sunday sesh.<\/p>\n

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Self-care Sunday – Lemon & Lavender Recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n

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<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n 1 sealable container<\/em><\/p>\n 2 cups Epsom Salt<\/p>\n 1 teaspoon of lemon juice<\/em><\/p>\n 5 drops of lavender oil<\/em><\/p>\n Food coloring<\/em><\/p>\n Lavender flowers or sprigs<\/em><\/p>\n Directions: Combine the epsom salt, lavender oil and lemon juice into a mixing bowl and hand mix. Add a few drops of food coloring to the mix for a pretty color. Take the lavender flowers or sprigs and rub vigorously\u00a0in your hands to release their natural fragrance.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n