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# 5 home spa treatments you can do during lock-down
- URL: https://www.birminghameastside.co.uk/5-home-spa-treatments-you-can-do-during-lock-down/
- Published: 2020-05-01T13:35:18.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-14T10:03:15.000Z
- Author: Anisah Vasta
- Tags: Health, News, #Migrated-1786701253228, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-08-14 09:54

**Flights, cruises and hotel bookings may be cancelled for 2020 but it doesn't mean you can't take a break.**

The UK currently remains in lock-down and people are advised to stay in their homes unless for essential reasons such as food shopping or exercise.

Therefore relaxing and taking a break can be difficult whilst being stuck at home. So........

We've complied 5 inexpensive home spa treatments:

## 1) Applying a turmeric face mask

Turmeric has been used as a spice and medicine by East Asian and South Asian cultures for many centuries .

[**Curcumin**](https://www.peertechz.com/Dermatology-Clinical-Research/IJDCR-3-120.php?ref=birminghameastside.co.uk)is one of the ingredients found in turmeric. It is known to have [**anti-inflammatory, antiseptic properties**](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92752/?ref=birminghameastside.co.uk) and can even [**improve scarring on acne prone skin.**](https://www.peertechz.com/Dermatology-Clinical-Research/IJDCR-3-120.php?ref=birminghameastside.co.uk)

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/63/9b/639bf577-7ed7-44fe-8d64-ac66eaeee42e/content/images/2026/08/tumeric-1.jpg)

**Fresh turmeric plants** (Photo by [FOODISM360](https://unsplash.com/@foodism360?utm%5Fsource=unsplash&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcontent=creditCopyText) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/s/photos/turmeric?utm%5Fsource=unsplash&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcontent=creditCopyText))

During Indian, Bangladeshi and Pakistani wedding festivities a [**turmeric paste**](https://uk.news.yahoo.com/beautiful-significance-haldi-ceremony-indian-weddings-113507546.html?guccounter=1&guce%5Freferrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce%5Freferrer%5Fsig=AQAAAJNbebgSCYG8fBPwTtXo8Bk4qvjLU%5F3fCd4CdMq%5F41%5FBIvNqkGrJ2y0GFtk7NYvZ15JcSAUjoSosEAuuuALNW6nA05IV9c7sQOhppitiHB93PTtFLT6W-GCNSK6wSJ7mKjxl%5Fm9PR65zn3lZarCrZOJSxJmT2aYUifwowHPlUBCf&ref=birminghameastside.co.uk) can be applied to the bride and groom before marriage. It is said to make the skin glow and keep bacteria away from the skin.

**How to make turmeric face mask:**

- 1 Tbsp of Turmeric
- 1 Tbsp of fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp Honey
- 1 Tbsp Yogurt

## 2) Nourishing your lips with honey and sugar lip scrub

Historically, the[ **ancient Egyptians and Greeks**](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3758027/?ref=birminghameastside.co.uk) used honey as an therapeutic treatment for skin wounds and burns.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/63/9b/639bf577-7ed7-44fe-8d64-ac66eaeee42e/content/images/2026/08/honey-1.jpg)

**Honey coming from a honeycomb** (Photo by [Danika Perkinson](https://unsplash.com/@danika%5Fanya?utm%5Fsource=unsplash&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcontent=creditCopyText) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/s/photos/honey?utm%5Fsource=unsplash&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcontent=creditCopyText))

In modern times honey can be seen in many cosmetic skin care products such as lip and face masks which are found to [**exert emollient and humectant.**](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24305429?ref=birminghameastside.co.uk) This means it softens and retains the moisture in the skin.

**How to make a honey and sugar lip scrub:**

- 2 Tbsp Honey
- 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar

## 3) Using coconut oil in your hair

Coconut oil originates from the [**Polynesia**](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3120816/?ref=birminghameastside.co.uk), which is located in the central and southern Pacific Ocean.

According to [**researchers from India**](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12715094?ref=birminghameastside.co.uk), coconut oil has proven to be better than mineral oil and sunflower oil when used on hair.

It was found to [**reduce protein loss**](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12715094?ref=birminghameastside.co.uk) on damaged and undamaged hair, which overall reduces the chances of hair loss.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/63/9b/639bf577-7ed7-44fe-8d64-ac66eaeee42e/content/images/2026/08/jonas-ducker-pspbclttv0g-unsplash.jpg)

**Coconut husk** (Photo by [Jonas Dücker](https://unsplash.com/@jonasduecker?utm%5Fsource=unsplash&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcontent=creditCopyText) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/s/photos/coconut-oil?utm%5Fsource=unsplash&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcontent=creditCopyText))

It can be used as a **pre or post wash mask** on your hair. The longer you keep the oil the better the results. Simply apply the oil all over your hair.

## 4) Egg mask on your hair

Eggs are not only for eating!

Eggs are jam-packed with loads of[**proteins, vitamins and minerals.**](https://www.eggs.ca/nutrition/view/1/egg-nutrition?ref=birminghameastside.co.uk) As a result it stimulates hair growth and curbs hair loss.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/63/9b/639bf577-7ed7-44fe-8d64-ac66eaeee42e/content/images/2026/08/louis-hansel-shotsoflouis-onxjrr3erwc-unsplash.jpg)

**Bowl of eggs** (Photo by [Louis Hansel @shotsoflouis](https://unsplash.com/@louishansel?utm%5Fsource=unsplash&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcontent=creditCopyText) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/s/photos/egg?utm%5Fsource=unsplash&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcontent=creditCopyText))

The nutrients can help to [**strengthen and thicken**](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4828511/?ref=birminghameastside.co.uk) the hair.

**How to make a egg hair mask:**

- 1 Egg
- 1 Tbsp of olive oil

## 5) Applying a papaya and honey face peel

A [**2013 study**](https://www.academia.edu/15372625/Traditional%5Fand%5FMedicinal%5FUses%5Fof%5FCarica%5Fpapaya?auto=download&ref=birminghameastside.co.uk) found papaya held a high content ofvitamin A, B and C. The vitamin A restores and rebuilds damaged skin.

Papaya can be used as a peel with honey and can soothe and moisturise the skin.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/63/9b/639bf577-7ed7-44fe-8d64-ac66eaeee42e/content/images/2026/08/miguel-maldonado-ooj1c6fhdfm-unsplash.jpg)

**Papaya fruit on a leaf** (Photo by [Miguel Maldonado](https://unsplash.com/@migmal?utm%5Fsource=unsplash&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcontent=creditCopyText) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/s/photos/papaya?utm%5Fsource=unsplash&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcontent=creditCopyText))

**How to make a papaya face peel:**

- 3 to 4 bite-size pieces of Papaya (dependant on quantity)
- 2 Tbsp of egg white

So, why not make it for whoever you're isolating with and turn it into a pampering night? You can mix and match as you like. These easy recipes are hard to get wrong and will leave you feeling fresh and ready for the next day.