Bathing Is Back in Fashion — Use These Tools to Make It An Art

Natural ingredients are soothing muscles, polishing strands, and keeping pH balanced all in one self-care swoop…

There was a time that, not long ago, if you told a co-worker or fringe acquaintance that you had a passion for baths, not just a straightforward, no-nonsense shower routine, they would look at you with a quizzical expression as if to quietly ask, “but why?”

It’s only in the last year of complete self-care awareness that the art of bathing has been returned to its rightful place of luxury. And with that, a natural revolution has made the experience even healthier. Thanks to skin-soothing ingredients that come straight from the earth and pH-balancing formulas that won’t mess with your body chemistry, you can spend ever more time splashing away the stress of the day without wondering if you’re soaking up more than you can handle. Below, a new bathing strategy to set the tone for cooler months best spent in a warm tub:

Dreamy Detox: Lux Aestiva Ethereal Bohème Crystals 

This Australia-born blend of Epsom salts and dried blossoms pours out a romantic presentation of floating botanicals worthy of a pre-dip photo shoot. Plus, as you soak in the certified-vegan ingredients, your body spends valuable time releasing impurities thanks to their detoxifying powers.

Skin-Soothing Delight: Lovewild Design Bath Milk

A coconut-infused update to the goat milk options of yore, this powdered wonder relies on plant-based ingredients for the same skin-quenching results. Sprinkle a handful under hot water for a soft, vanilla-scented dip that soothes skin with essential fatty acids.

pH-Balanced Bubbling: Queen V Pop The Bubbly Bath

Finally providing the answer to an adult bubble bath, this green tea, chamomile, and mango-fragranced formula offers the same frothy satisfaction of childhood without the risk of irritation to your most delicate pH balance. Take a cue from its neon-bright packaging and consider a glass of your own bubbles (even if in kombucha form) as you rub-a-dub-dub.

Barrier Protection: Pai Camelia & Rose Gentle Hydrating Cleanser

Free of alcohol and detergent, your natural moisture barrier remains intact while dirt slips away silently. Scrub up with the soft terrycloth muslin designed for sensitive skin as castor, camelia, and sweet almond oils condition skin without stripping.

Cramp-Relief: Queen V Bombshell Bath Bombs

A gynecologist-recommended solution for menstrual cramps, one fizzy orb can provide a comforting monthly escape. Sweet orange and rosemary oils are both relaxing and uplifting — not to mention that oddly satisfying visual of an effervescent underwater display.

Chemical-Free Color Care: Rahua Color Full Shampoo & Conditioner

At last, a shine-enhancing option for dyed hair that doesn’t involve putting more harmful chemicals onto your scalp. Mineral pigments like sparkling mica amp up vibrance while gardenia oil leaves behind a delicate scent, even after strands dry.

Post-Workout Soreness: Milk + Honey Muscle Soak

An aromatic powerhouse, these salts and oils were carefully selected to help speed recovery. Arnica for aches, eucalyptus for tension, rosemary for pain, sweet marjoram for blood flow — the soothing combination will ease muscles and joints until you can book a full-body sport massage.

Itchy Cold-Weather Dryness: Pai Comfrey & Calendula Calming Body Cream

Skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema can flare up as temperatures drop, making this cocktail of calendula and comfrey (which soothes itchy patches) a winter wonder. Apply fresh from the bath to allow plant butters to melt in while pores are still prepped for prime absorption.

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I wish I had a bathtub at home! It’s been so long since I’ve taken a bath!

Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
http://charmainenyw.com

5 years ago

Obsessed <3

5 years ago

I wish I had a bathtub at home!

5 years ago

It’s one of the best ways to relax and forget a hard day(‘s night) :)

5 years ago

Such a Smooth and Relax feeling.

5 years ago

The bathtub is a treat, I enjoy it all