• Give the gift of luxury affordably.spa ii image by studio vision1 from Fotolia.com
  
  Everyone needs some indulgence at a spa from time to time to alleviate the stresses of life. Give a gift of luxury at an affordable price with some relaxing benefits. Shop your local bath and beauty supply shops and spas to bring home some of the pampering products your loved ones will appreciate.
  
  

Aromatherapy candle

• Aromatherapy candles illuminate spaces with color and scents that promote relaxation. Essential oils are infused into candles for a natural, long-lasting scent that helps to relieve stress and tension. If you can't decide on one particular color or scent, buy miniature versions of several candles to give as a gift.
  
  

Bath Salts and Shower Gels

• Give a gift of everyday luxury with beautifully scented bath salts, or a creamy shower gel. When bath salts dissolve into warm water they help to soothe tenderness in the body. Bath salts will be a thoughtful gift for anyone suffering from pain in their joints and muscles due to injuries, sports or age. Try giving an alternative to a plain bar of soap with a lather-rich shower gel. Spruce up your inexpensive gift by placing the shower gel in a decorative basket along with a loofah sponge.
  
  

Massage/Body Oils

• Many bath supply shops carry body oils and massage oils infused with essential oils. For the person who enjoys a monthly massage at the spa, a gift of a soothing scented massage oil says "pamper yourself." Someone with sensitive or dry skin during the winter months will appreciate moisturizing body oil when she applies it after stepping from the shower daily.
  
  

Peppermint Foot Scrub and Lotion

• Due to peppermint's antiseptic properties, the oil of peppermint acts as an important ingredient for many exfoliating foot scrubs and creams. Peppermint can also be helpful to increase circulation and its cooling properties can help to relax tired, aching feet. Look in your local discount or drug store's beauty aisle for an affordable foot scrub/lotion combination for a gift.
  
  

Cooling Eye Mask

• Pamper a tired mother or the person you know who always wakes at dawn by getting them a cooling gel eye mask. The gel inside the eye mask can be used warm or cold to reduce puffiness and swelling due to lack of sleep. Enhance your gift by purchasing a CD of relaxing music therapy to enjoy while the eye mask is on.