Many things can be added to the bath water, bubbles are fun, and essential oils are wonderful for rejuvenating the spirit and to prevent drying of the skin. Try lavender oil if you are feeling under the weather or coming down with a cold. Epsom salt relaxes the muscles and is said to draw toxins from the body. Cleopatra was known to have a beautiful, smooth skin, and her secret was soaking her body in milk! Try adding two cups of fresh milk or buttermilk to your next bath! When I feel I really need to wind down and relax, I add a few drops of essential oils (I like Lavender and Ylang Ylang), pour some rose water into the bath, light some candles and turn off the other lights, then I pray the kids will allow me 15-20 minutes of heavenly escape....
Here are some products that can be used to enhance your home-mini-spa experience:
A spa soap bar from nordeasoaperie:
Whatever you use in your bath, keep warm and enjoy!
Iris
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7 comments:
thanks for featuring me iris! wish I had more soaps right now..
I'm so glad you posted about baths. I love a nice hot bath too. The best!
It's been a long time since I've had a bath. I only do it when I go on vacation because that's the only time I actually have time to do nothing, haha!
You'll have more soap soon enough, right Michelle?
Waisze, taking a bath is almost like taking a mini-vacation! it doesn't have to take more than 15-20 minutes, but it's so much more relaxing than a shower.... in fact in winter I'm taking such hot baths that I can't stay inside for more than 10 or 20 minutes at the most! I get out and my skin is red like a lobster...
I love taking a bath and listen to the radio and look at my big toes. So nice to have hydrated skin. Thanks for posting this.
NYC people should check out Spa Castle in Flushing. It is a enormous Korean style bath house, and I've brought my own handmade bath products with me to use in the shower area. Hair masks are so much better when your head is wrapped in a towel while you relax in a sauna!
What a nice article. Sometimes my husband will surprise me and drawh a hot steamy bubble bath, lights bunches of candles and makes my favorite cocktail. It's heavenly!
Oh, and I can vouch for Nordea's spa bar. It's amazing.
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