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DIY Home Spa Ideas

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Self-care. It's something we're all thinking about these days - whether that means adding a meditation practice, exercising more regularly or taking up a creative hobby. (Nature Journaling, anyone?)

It's a great way to improve your outlook, your appearance and your sense of well-being, and we help make it easy and fun.

Home Spa DIY can be a great way to connect with friends, and creating DIY spa treatments and simple DIY craft projects can help enrich your life and bring a sense satisfaction.

Our fresh, seasonal Home Spa Recipes feature ingredients you probably have right in your pantry, or sharing them with the best fresh seasonal produce and herbs.

And we give you tips and ideas for sharing them with friends in our Home Spa Party Ideas. It could be a Girls' Night In with a massage therapist, an afternoon on your front porch, or a virtual party. We've got all the tricks and tips to help make it easy!

Finally, we love finding new ways with waffle weave, and we're sharing our favorite Waffle DIY Projects & Ideas to help you create simple, yet satisfying items for your life.

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We’ve been generating headlines since the 90s, but our mission remains the same: healthy and simple products that actually work. See why editors at Good Housekeeping and The Green Beauty Bible keep coming back to us.

Organic and Earth-First

From certified organic ingredients to water-safe manufacturing, your comfort never comes at the planet's expense.

Our cotton products are unbleached, undyed, and chemical-free, while white fabrics are gently peroxide bleached. We were among the first to encourage environmentally responsible manufacturing and our dyed products use less-toxic cold-dye processing.

Certified Organic ingredients in our personal care products are verified by Oregon Tilth.

We value long-term usability, including packaging. Many jars and bottles use amber #1 PETE plastic, which is widely recyclable and protects contents from light and air, reducing preservative needs. Others use recyclable #5 PP plastic.

All products are vegan and never tested on animals.

Learn more about our Our Eco-Partners & Environmental Policies

Artisanal Since 1990

We don't just employ artisans; we’ve funded the education of our craftswomen and their children since 1993. These artisans have perfected the craft of our Terra Cotta Footscrubber, built to last years. Founded with a passion for quality and craftsmanship, our brand has been dedicated to creating exceptional products that stand the test of time. Every piece tells a story of dedication and attention to detail.

Our Story: Made With Love

It’s almost embarrassing. After years of often going barefoot in her garden and outdoors, Ann had terrible feet. But while living in Pakistan, she and her husband Kumy discovered a traditional terra-cotta “pumice stone” that tamed even her wild feet. That remarkable tool—the 2-Sided Terra-Cotta Foot Scrubber—became the first Gilden Tree product when we brought it back to the U.S. in 1990.


From that small beginning, Gilden Tree has grown to include healing foot creams, lotions, and aromatherapy shower steamers—all made in the USA with natural ingredients that help the body heal itself. In 1995, we introduced 100% Natural Cotton Waffle Weave Towels crafted from pure, chemical-free cotton that dries up to 40% faster than Terry towels.

Expert-Tested. Editor-Approved.

Your home deserves the gold standard. Whether it's our waffle towels being hailed as "Hotel Spa" quality by Esquire or our skincare essentials featured inThe Green Beauty Bible, we’ve spent 30 years perfecting the items that elevate your everyday routine.

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See us in Good Housekeeping: 7 Best Waffle Towels, According to Textile Experts

See us in Oprah Magazine: The best Sole Saver

See us in Omaha Magazine: A Golden Opportunity Reaps Rewards

See us in Esquire Magazine: These 7 Best Waffle Towel Sets Make Your Bathroom Feel Like a Hotel Spa

Featured in The Green Beauty Bible: The Ultimate Guide to Being Naturally Gorgeous