Have you always wanted to draw yourself a luxurious bath, but somehow the ingredients for it seemed a little too expensive for your taste? Don’t worry, because you can draw a luxurious bath for yourself at home with the help of everyday ingredients that you probably have laying around in your home already.
Simply adding one ingredient can completely change the whole atmosphere while taking a bath, inducing relaxation and soothing effects for your skin! Wondering what you can add to your bathwater? We’ve prepared a list of our favorite 10 everyday ingredients that can soothe your skin just for you:
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Honey
It is one of the only foods in the world that don’t spoil, and it’s a nourishing food. However, when added to the bathwater, honey can moisturize your skin, keeping it healthy and moisturized. Honey is also antibacterial, so if your skin is irritated, then you should definitely add it to your bathwater, and soak in it for at least 15 minutes!
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Milk
Of the ingredients with which people nourished their skin even in ancient times was milk. And for a good reason! Did you know that the lactic acid in the milk is actually what can make your skin softer, smoother and more elastic? You can add whole regular milk to your bathwater or you can add one or two cups of powdered milk to your bathwater.
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Olive Oil
Olive oil has strong healing and nourishing properties that can soothe your skin. To moisturize your skin you can simply add 2-5 tbsp. of olive oil to your bath water as it’s filling up. Soak for at least 20 minutes to moisturize your skin. It’s perfect for winter when your skin is more prone to drying out.
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Himalayan Salt
If you are looking to detoxify your body, and skin then adding Himalayan salt to your bathwater is the perfect solution. Himalayan salt has strong cleansing properties that can deeply clean your skin and even improve your circulation. Adding some Himalayan salt to your bathwater is amazing for your skin, however, don’t do it every day, especially not during the winter, to avoid ridding your skin of all its natural oils it produces.
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Ginger
Speaking of detoxifying, one of the best ingredients to add to your bath water for a complete detox is definitely ginger. Ginger will heat up your whole body, making it easier to sweat and fight off any inflammation. If you are adding ginger to your bath water, then make sure you are well-hydrated before the bath, and that you are drinking plenty of water after the bath.
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Epson Salt
If you have overdone it on your training session, and your muscles are inflamed and sore, then Epson salt is the key. Epson salt reduces inflammation, which makes it possible to relieve your sore muscles.
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Cinnamon
If you are looking to add an ingredient that will help you clean up your skin and help you enjoy immense relaxation that will make you more joyful and energized, then add a few sticks of cinnamon to your bathwater.
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Aloe Vera
If your skin is irritated, especially by bug bites or sunburn then aloe vera is the perfect ingredient to add to your bathwater. The aloe vera gel will soothe your irritated skin and it will help it heal faster.
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Coconut Oil
Coconut Oil is an amazing ingredient to add to your bath water because it can soothe and moisturize your skin while repairing the damage of the skin. Just a few drops can help you o rejuvenate and moisturize your skin.
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Herbal Tea
If you are wondering how to soothe your skin even more easily, then simply grab a few tea bags of your favorite herbs and add them to your bath water as it is filling up. The mix of different dried herbs will help you to rejuvenate your skin and moisturize it.
Extra Tip: Besides adding one ingredient to your bathwater, you can also make a combination of several ingredients. For example, honey and milk, cinnamon and olive oil or even coconut oil and herbal tea.