Bath Soak & Oils
57 productsWe all know the feeling of getting to the end of a long week and washing away the stresses and strains of life in a long, hot bath.
Nothing beats it, but the set-up has to be right.
You will need a glass of something refreshing, an appropriate scented candle and peace and quiet, but the most important thing to consider is what to put in the bath.
The scent, the feel of the water and the effect on your body should all be considered to make your bath as relaxing and restorative as it needs to be.
If you are looking to ensure that the products you use are natural, then you will be looking for something that contains naturally derived ingredients, along with essential oil scents.
Thankfully, nature delivers beautifully in providing something to soothe aching bodies and minds.
The benefits of taking a bath
A bath feels lovely, but did you know that there are actually proven benefits to taking a bath?
If the temperature is not too high, a warm bath can give you heart a healthy workout, improving its overall health.
It can also have a good influence on your lung capacity and oxygen intake as well as reducing pain and discomfort and calming the nervous system.
Our bodies feel the benefit of a bath because it provides gentle resistance to movement, which can be beneficial to the joints, muscles and bones.
Some hormones can achieve a greater balance and increasing production of the happy hormone serotonin.
As you would expect, bathing cleanses you, but sometimes in ways you do not appreciate.
Hydrating the body in this way benefits the skin, hair and eyes, particularly if you add certain natural bath oils or soaks to it, such as the Tisserand National Geographic Retreat Bath Oil.
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There are a wide range of natural bath soaks available which are based around gorgeous essential oils.
The Ilapothecary Magnesium & Amethyst Deep Relax Bath Soak blends mineral rich salts with relaxing oils and gems including amber, juniper berry, benzoin, petitgrain and amethyst.
If you are still craving bubbles in your bath, then the Shop Smooth Skin Lemon Honey Bath Foam could be the answer. It contains natural fruit, herb and flower extracts to create a rich and fruity bath foam.
Epsom salt baths
Epsom salt bath products are extremely popular as they are known to ease muscle soreness and stress.
Epsom salt is a chemical compound made up of magnesium, sulphur and oxygen which is dissolved in water to encourage it to release magnesium and sulphate ions.
These can be absorbed through the skin to help promote a good night’s sleep and stress reduction.
The Eco Bath Muscle & Joint Epsom Salt Bath Soak has been blended with lemongrass, peppermint, eucalyptus and black pepper essential oils for the ultimate bath time relaxation.
Bubble bath for kids
If you have small children, you can still make bath time full of fun and frolics whilst keeping it natural with the Good Bubble Dragon Fruit Bubble Bath. This is packed with antioxidants to nourish young skin and is made with 98% natural ingredients.
Bath oils
A natural bath oil can be added to the water for a true sense of luxury. Adding the Miaroma Relaxing Lavender Bath Oil to your bath is the perfect way to unwind. The calming aroma of this 100% natural bath oil will leave you feeling calm and centred as well as sporting soft, smooth skin.
Bath milk
A bath milk such as the Weleda Pine Reviving Bath Milk provides gentle relief for the body, soul and spirit through silver fir and Siberian pine essential oils.
Not only is this great for your bath, it is also perfect for use in a whirlpool bath or foot spa, to completely refresh the senses.
If you are suddenly feeling the urge to turn on the taps, then make sure you use your time in the bath wisely.
Add products to your bath that do not just cause it to look good - choose something that will benefit your mind, your body and your planet, so that you can truly relax.