Looking for a way to relax after a long summer day? MODERATION NATION Good Life Gurus HowDoesShe are sharing the inside scoop on how to use caramel to get that summer glow from head to toe without setting foot in a spa.

Follow these simple tips and beauty treatments, inspired by the new HERSHEY’S SIMPLE PLEASURES Chocolates with Creamy Caramel, to look and feel your best in no time!

Light a caramel-scented candle to inspire sweet relaxation and to create an atmosphere of a spa at home.

• Try a DIY Caramel Facial (recipe below) with simple ingredients from your pantry that will exfoliate and hydrate your skin to leave you feeling fresh and fabulous!
• Whip up a homemade Caramel Hair Treatment (recipe below) and relax while it sinks in by savoring HERSHEY’S SIMPLE PLEASURES Chocolates with Creamy Caramel. The new flavor joins the original varieties, all of which you’ll feel great about loving because they have 30% less fat*. Perfect for a balanced lifestyle!
• Apply a shiny caramel nail polish or a creamy caramel eye color once you are done pampering for a neutral chic summer makeup look.

And while you are indulging you should be snacking on the Hersey’s Simple Pleasures Caramel Chocolates. They are truly divine!

 

DIY Beauty Treatments

Inspired by HERSHEY’S SIMPLE PLEASURES Chocolates with Creamy Caramel

 The Chocolate Spa DIY Caramel Facial

Recipe provided by The Spa at The Hotel Hershey

• 2 tbsp. Brown Sugar
• 1 tsp. Whole Milk
• 1 tsp. Honey
• 1 tsp. Plain Oatmeal

Instructions:

1.       Mix all the ingredients together and apply to the face in circular motions to exfoliate the skin.
2.       Leave the mask on for 15 minutes then rinse with warm water.
3.       Follow with a mild cleanser.

Why it works:

ü  Brown sugar exfoliates and hydrates the skin.
ü  Honey prevents skin dehydration and is also a natural antiseptic.
ü  Oatmeal removes dirt and oil from the pores.
ü  Milk’s amino acids moisturize and smooth the skin.

Caramel Hair Treatment

Recipe provided by HowDoesShe

Ingredients:

• 6 tbsp. Honey
• 6 tbsp. Olive Oil
• 2 overripe Bananas
• 3 tbsp. Molasses
• 1 tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1-2 tbsp. Cornstarch
• 1 tsp. Wheat Germ Oil

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
2. Pour the mixture through a strainer and into a saucepan. Place the pan on medium heat and stir constantly until the mixture forms a thick batter (you may need to add water during this process to get the consistency you want).
3. Let the mixture cool and divide your hair into 3-4 sections, each secured with a clip. Apply the cooled mixture to your hair, starting at the roots and then spreading down to the ends.
4. Once your hair is completely coated by the caramel treatment, cover it with a plastic hair cap and let it sit for 1-2 hours (or overnight for extra dry hair).
5. Wash, condition, and style your hair as usual. You can freeze the extra mixture for future use. Your hair will love its soft, gorgeous makeover.

 

 

*Disclosure: I received information about HERSHEY’S SIMPLE PLEASURES Milk Chocolate with Creamy Caramel products and items for the caramel beauty care package from The Hershey Company. All expressed opinions are my own.