It is hard to resist the luxury in body and bath gifts. They are personal and soothing, especially for the modern woman who is always on-the-go and the man who needs some relaxing. However, spa gift sets can be very costly that it is often taken out of the gifts' list.

There is a remedy to that, some experts say. Instead of spending more than you should for the gift of spa, why not create your own? After all, customized gift baskets of spa certainly appeal to anyone.

Here are the steps to coming up with a remarkable body and bath basket, without the hassle of creating it with raw ingredients.

* Decide on a spa basket theme. This can be done by categorizing them into scented or unscented, masculine or feminine, teen or children, foot and hand, shower and bath, romantic or practical and massage or cleansing.

* Based on your theme, put in the typical items for your basket, such as body cleanse formulas, massage oils, body oil, cleansing bars, body scrubs, bath salts, bubble bath, powders, moisturizers, and shower gel.

* Accessorize your gift basket to make it special. Accessories can add visual interest and emphasize on the selected theme. As a result, it adds greater value to the spa basket. The accessories to choose from include pumice stones, skin brushes, bath pillows, bath scrubbies, plastic net, bath mittens, washcloths and towels, and massage accessories. Some personal items may also be included, such as slippers, eye masks or bathrobes. For a more stunning effect and a more personal touch, you may opt to add candles and chocolates.

* Choose a container that adds personality to your spa baskets. Check if the items or contents look best when placed in a bag, basket, tray, box or bucket. You may put in tissue paper or raffia tissue paper as filler if you have extra space in your container. To a certain extent, you may consider your gift recipient. He or she will definitely have a preference depending on his or her personality. A useful tip: buying container items in bulk will save you money.

* Try incorporating some finishing touches, so to speak. This is applicable most especially when you feel that the arrangement will need to be improved. This may be remedied by wrapping the spa basket with cellophane and tying ribbons on it.

* However, if you think that an overhaul of the whole idea will do it, do research on the internet for the perfect way to put the items together. Remember not to be limited by what you know or what other people around you suggest. It is advised to check more sources to enhance your creativity.

Purge those creative juices in making a customized spa gift basket. Aside from saving money, it will also be a good way for you to personalize even more an otherwise luxurious and expensive gift that guarantees utmost appreciation from your receiver. You can make one for your own, too. Who knows, friends and family may find it perfect, this creation can be a good business idea!