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our love your skin today's special value is all about pampering yourself every day. follow our step-by-step instructions to give yourself a luxurious hand massage. happy at-home spa-ing!!!

what you need: olive oil body scrub, firming body emulsion, and body spritz (all three are included in our tsv)

tip: we suggest reading though all of these steps prior to starting your spa-inspired hand treatment. that way, you don’t have to concentrate as much on the “how-to” instructions during the experience, making it even easier for you to relax and simply enjoy.

step 1: gently massage the fragranced olive oil body scrub on your forearms and hands, starting at your elbows and making your way down to each of your fingertips. pay particular attention to any rough skin spots. once this is done, rinse thoroughly using warm water or a damp wash cloth. make sure you’ve rinsed off all the granules.

amazing grace: fragranced olive oil body scrub

step 2: squeeze 2–3 pumps of the firming body emulsion into the palm of your right hand. starting at your left elbow and moving down to your fingertips, lightly coat your skin with the firming body emulsion.

step 3: place your right thumb on top of your left wrist with your other four fingers placed underneath your wrist. applying soft pressure and, using a gentle gliding motion, move your hand up towards your elbow and back to your wrist. repeat this motion six times.

step 4: place your right thumb on the base of your left pinky finger knuckle with your right forefinger placed underneath for support. beginning at the knuckle, glide your right thumb and forefinger down towards your fingertip in circular motions. when you reach the fingertip, stop and hold, apply light pressure for a few seconds, then release. repeat this motion three times on each finger.

step 5: turn your left palm upwards and put your right thumb on the palm of your hand with your other four fingers placed underneath. applying light pressure, massage your hand in slow circular motions for 60 seconds or more.

step 6: turn your left palm downward. place your right thumb in the area between your left thumb and forefinger with your right forefinger placed underneath for support. using the right thumb and forefinger, massage the area in between the left thumb and forefinger for 60 seconds or more.

step 7: using the edge of your right thumb and light pressure, massage the area in between each knuckle on your left hand, moving from the base of the knuckle to the wrist and back. repeat three times.

step 8: repeat steps 2–7 on the right forearm and hand.

step 9: finish the experience by lightly spritzing the refreshing fragranced body spritz on your arms and the top of your hands.

hand massages are known to help improve overall wellbeing by not only relieving tension, but also bringing a sense of calm and care to your mind, body, and spirit. enjoy!

philosophy guests dara, heidi and mari lyn share their tips on how to relax.

we’d love to hear your tips for luxurious pampering at home, so please feel free to post and share. your idea or tip could bring joy to someone else’s day.

—philosophy girls