Top 5 Bath Soaks to rejuvenate and destress
The best products to use to elevate your bath time
Text: Rachel L
The soothing experience of slipping into a hot bath never gets old, no matter how frequently you’ve done it. More than a good way to get clean, incorporating baths into your regular routine can help wash away the anxieties you’re shouldering and effectively improve your mental health. In fact, a study in 2018 that looked at Japan’s strong bathing culture found that after two weeks of bathing daily, participants demonstrated significant levels of reduced tension, depression/dejection and anger/hostility. The relaxing qualities of a bath can’t be denied and it’s hard to imagine possibly elevating the experience. Bath soaks, however, might be one of the few things that manage to do the trick. With a wide range of products boasting various healing and nourishing properties on the market, The Soothe brings you our top 5 bath soaks for anyone looking to spice up their bath routine.
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From the active athlete to the worker stuck at their desk all day, most of us have suffered from sore or tight muscles at some point. A true pain in the neck (or anywhere else!), aches can affect our sleep, range of mobility and cause great discomfort. Elemis’ Aching Muscle Soak offers a relaxing solution to ease tired, overworked muscles. Formulated with antioxidant-rich Rosemary, Thyme and Clove, this bath soak is a powerful milky formula with an invigorating strong smell for the senses, that provides relief and recharges the body holistically. To get the full sensorial experience, add 3 capfuls of the solution whilst filling the bath with warm, body temperature water.
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For those looking to pamper their skin…
2. Elemis Skin Nourishing Milk Bath
For victims of hectic schedules, a lack of sleep, or other environmental factors that dull and dry our skin, we recommend Elemis’ Skin Nourishing Milk Bath. A long soak in this enriching bathing milk provides a healing escape that rejuvenates the skin, leaving it feeling soft and supple. Made from a blend of milk protein, Japanese camellia oil and oat extract, the creamy delicious smelling bath soak smooths the skin, allowing it to remain fully hydrated after drying. Fuss-free and easy to use, simply give the bottle a good shake before adding around 2 oz. in running bath water and you’re good to go!
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For those looking for a luxurious pre-bed routine…
3. This Works Deep Sleep Bath Soak
A good bath just before bed is a great method to wind down and This Works Deep Sleep Bath Soak treats you to soothing natural scents that help prepare your mind and body for a good night’s rest. A blend of lavender, vertiver and camomile, this bath soak not only supports the mind to unwind but will also leave your skin moisturised and lightly fragranced. To enjoy, schedule your bath a few hours before your bedtime and add a spoonful of bath salts as you’re running the water.
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For those looking for a good stress-relief…
4. Aromatherapy Associates De-Stress Mind Bath & Shower Oil
Drawing from the healing qualities of Mother Nature, this soothing blend of Frankincense, Petitgrain and Wild Camomile is the perfect means to ease your mind from daily worries. Fragrant and beautifully packaged, this bath oil provides the ideal aromatherapy to prepare you for a restful night of sleep. To use, massage it all over prior to stepping into a warm bath. In order to get the full experience and benefits, cup your hands to your face and inhale deeply three times. You can complete the ritual by patting dry and smoothing over with Aromatherapy Associates’ De-Stress Body Oil to emerge refreshed.
For a good detox…
5. Pursoma Digital Detox Bath Soak
In a digitally saturated world, Pursoma’s Digital Detox Bath Soak provides us with the opportunity to take a breather from technology and the negative effects it might bring. It uses sea salt to stimulate circulation and relieve joints that have grown stiff from sitting for long hours before a screen. The ionically charged living montmorillonite clay in it also helps to draw out the unhealthy toxins and revitalise your system. Best of all, it’s vegan-friendly and cruelty-friendly! To get your daily detox, sprinkle the contents of the packet into a filled bath and stir with your hands to detox. Soak in the soothing, earthy aroma for 20-30 minutes, exit the tub without rinsing, and “sweat and rest” under a warm blanket for 15-30 minutes to get the full effects.
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