A relaxing bath is a perfect option to recover from a tiring day and release the accumulated stress, providing the energy needed to face new day-to-day challenges.
In most cases, a warm bath is enough to relax your muscles and eliminate tension. However, when extra help is needed, bath salts are a great addition as they release flavors that promote the feeling of well-being, functioning as an aromatherapy technique.
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1. Bath of geranium, lavender and orange
This aromatic bath to relax is prepared with coarse salt and essential oils that will promote the psychological and also muscular relaxation through the inhalation of the vapors and absorption of the active principles by the skin. To take the bath in the shower place the salt and herbs like chamomile or lavender on a diaper to tie in the shower but if you have a bath to prepare this relaxing bath follow the guidelines:
Ingredients
- 1 tub full of warm water
- 1 glass of coarse salt
- 2 drops of geranium essential oil
- 4 drops of lavender essential oil
- 2 drops of orange-sorrel essential oil
Method of preparation
Put all the ingredients in the bath and stir well. Soak in the bath for at least 10 minutes.
The essential oils are not completely soluble in water, so to dilute better, they can be mixed with baby body milk and then added into the water.
2. Marjoram bath, Epsom salts and lavender
This relaxing bath made with Epsom salts and essential oils is a great way to reduce the stresses and stress of everyday life. The components of this bath provide numerous benefits to physical and mental health, as well as relieving tense and rigid muscles, reducing pain and relaxing the nervous system, improving the quality of life.
Ingredients
- 125 g of Epsom salts
- 125 g of sodium bicarbonate
- 5 drops of marjoram essential oil
- 5 drops lavender essential oil
Method of preparation
Add all the ingredients in a bowl and then add them to the bath before you even start the bath. Dissolve the bath salts in the tub and soak for 20 to 30 minutes.
To improve the relaxation experience turn off the light, put on a quiet instrumental music and light some candles, so that the environment becomes more comfortable.
3. Bath of bergamot and lavender
The relaxing bath made with lavender and bergamot essential oil is a great way to relax your body and mind. Lavender is a medicinal plant that has soothing properties and when combined with bergamot helps to reduce anxiety and stress, providing a better quality of life for those who make use of this relaxing bath at least once a week.
Ingredients
- 10 drops of lavender essential oil
- 10 drops of bergamot essential oil
Method of preparation
To prepare this relaxing bath just place warm water to run in the tub and add the drops of the medicinal herbs. The individual should remain in the bath for approximately 20 minutes.
Benefits of relaxing bath for health
Although it is a great way to promote mental health because it eliminates stress and helps you relax, this type of bath also has many other benefits like:
- It improves blood circulation : warm water helps the blood vessels relax, facilitating the passage of blood and reducing the effort of the heart;
- Promotes muscle health : relaxing bath helps to relieve pain caused by injuries to muscles or joints, avoiding unnecessary muscle tension;
- Decreases blood pressure : by improving blood circulation, this type of bath reduces pressure on blood vessels;
- Prevents headaches : Relaxation of the neck muscles and dilation of blood vessels at the base of the head, improve blood circulation, avoiding the onset of headaches;
In addition, by promoting an intense sensation of relaxation, this bath helps to treat sleep problems, as it prepares the body for sleep by relaxing muscles, clearing the mind and slightly increasing body temperature.
