Skin Care
When you’re stuck indoors with kids, having plenty of activities to keep them occupied is important. But after you’ve played every game, watched enough TV and run out of ideas, try a kids’ spa day.
While a trip to a real spa is special, a simple at-home family spa gives you a chance to relax a little and offers kids something new and fun. Whether you want to make this a regular weekend habit or just need an easy way to pass the time, a kids’ spa day is a soothing solution for everyone.
First, pick products that are safe for a child’s sensitive skin. Natural, plant-based products are gentle and usually work well for both sensitive and normal skin. An at-home spa is also a great time to teach kids healthy skin habits and to use mild products under your care.
Our Eminence Organics Product Support Representatives say: “For kids just starting with skin care, keep the routine simple. Choose a cleanser and a moisturizer that match their skin type. Making it a daily habit—like brushing their teeth—helps ensure it becomes a lifelong routine.”
Kids Spa Day Ideas
During your next at-home kids’ spa day, include these steps:
1. Cleanse
2. Mask
3. Moisturize
4. Manicure
This is a perfect time to show kids how to care for their skin and to let them try safe products while you supervise. Starting a simple routine early helps them handle changes in their skin as they grow.
1. Cleanse
The first step is cleansing. Use a mild cleanser that soothes and nourishes without too many active ingredients.
Product picks:
– Coconut Milk Cleanser — gentle, hydrating clean for dry or irritated skin
– Stone Crop Gel Wash — a mild wash suitable for all skin types
Stone Crop Gel Wash is great for sensitive skin. Ingredients like stone crop and chamomile calm the skin, while shea butter adds moisture. It’s ideal for older kids heading toward their tween or teen years because it cleans pores without stripping natural oils.
Coconut Milk Cleanser is perfect for dry or irritated skin. It hydrates and protects with ingredients like calendula and coconut oil, plus the moisturizing benefits of coconut milk.
Show kids how to cleanse by applying the product, gently emulsifying with water, and rinsing. Once the skin is clean, it’s time for a mask.
2. Mask
Masks are fun for kids of all ages. Choose gentle, kid-friendly masks without strong active ingredients.
Popular choices kids enjoy:
– Strawberry Rhubarb Masque — hydrating and replenishing
– Chocolate Mousse Hydration Masque — rich and fragrant
– Coconut Cream Masque — deeply hydrating with bits of coconut
Strawberry Rhubarb Masque offers a mild natural exfoliation—strawberries contain a gentle form of salicylic acid that brightens and refreshes skin. Chocolate Mousse Hydration Masque smells delicious and uses antioxidant-rich cocoa plus hydrating oils to freshen the skin. Coconut Cream Masque deeply moisturizes with coconut milk, oil and tiny pieces of ripe coconut that kids will love.
3. Moisturize
Moisturizing finishes the facial portion of the spa day and teaches kids how to keep skin healthy.
Product ideas:
– Apricot Whip Moisturizer — a restorative option for normal skin, great for beginners
– Stone Crop Whip Moisturizer — rich hydration for dry or dehydrated skin
Choose a moisturizer based on your child’s needs and apply gently.
4. Manicure
Wrap up the day with a simple, gentle manicure to care for hands and cuticles.
At-home manicure steps:
– Soak hands in warm water mixed with Coconut Milk Cleanser
– Gently exfoliate with a sugar scrub
– Hydrate hands and cuticles with Apricot Body Oil
– Finish with a hand cream like Mangosteen Replenishing Hand Cream and, if you like, a coat of non-toxic nail polish
For more at-home treatment ideas using Eminence Organics, explore their selection of botanical cleansers, masks and moisturizers. And feel free to share in the comments or on social media which part of the spa day your child enjoyed most!