Spa and beauty treatments are wonderful for the body, soul and mind. In the stress filled world of today a visit to the spa can provide much needed relaxation. Unfortunately, it can also cost a small fortune for that day of pampering. In this economy who can afford such luxuries? Not to mention, trying to schedule the time amidst your other obligations. While there is no doubt that we all love professional pampering it is all to often just not possible to work it into our busy schedules and tight budgets. Although, there are easier alternatives that you may not have considered.You can create the same spa and beauty treatments at home for a fraction of the price you would pay at the spa. With just a few simple ingredients (most of which you may already have in your kitchen or bathroom) you can produce high quality luxurious spa and beauty recipes. You can use these treatments anytime you feel the need for pampering without scheduling appointments. Reliving stress is important for your body’s well being. So, if you could do it on your own time and save money why wouldn’t you?Creating spa products like bath salts, bombs, and scrubs can also be a great hobby. You can design wonderful gift baskets that will be truly enjoyed by friends and family for very little cost to you. You could even create and sell your own spa product line. These homemade designer products tend to sell very well and have high profit margins.It is easy to make your own spa and beauty products but there are some basics you will need to learn first. You will want to have a good understanding of essential oils and their effects and uses. You will also want to have a good understanding of the different bases that you might use in mixing recipes. Depending on how you intend to use your products you might also want to learn about packaging and labeling products for resale. Although, Once you learned the basics of using essential oils and other ingredients the possibilities are endless for making soaps, lotions, bubble baths, scrubs, lip gloss and much more.While the goal may be to make your own recipes it is best to start with proven recipes so that you can get the hang of mixing and measuring the ingredients correctly. The Nature’s Healing Essentials website would be a good start as it has a wealth of knowledge on essential oils and free beauty recipes to get you started.