Okay, so I have posted on this topic before here.
You cannot really blame me for loving such a wonderful thing!
Since it is the new year, new you time, I am sure everyone is trying everything under the sun to diet, exercise, and detox their way to health and beauty. What you might be missing from that routine is a detox bath. It is more effective then it might sound!
All you really need are things you can find around your house:
epsom salt, baking soda, ground ginger, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and essential oils.
On the previous post about this bath, I gave a step by step tutorial. Now, I am going to say go with your gut! Throw the mixture together in a tub full of water- as hot as you can handle. Just make sure that you don’t throw more than can dissolve!
Depending on my mood I will mix different essential oils.
If I want:
Focus– peppermint and orange
Relaxation– lavender and eucalyptus
Healing– eucalyptus and tea tree
Clear mind– lemon and orange
Now, grab a book, or my favorite, set up your computer with a movie and sit in the bath for at least an hour. or until it gets lukewarm.
Now I know you’re asking, what are the benefits?
The epsom salt draws toxins out of your body.
Heat from the water makes you sweat.
Ginger raises body temperature, causing more sweat.
Apple cider vinegar is good for your skin as well as detoxes and makes body more alkaline
Baking soda cleanses and is anti-fungal.
Lemon juice reduces oil and brighten skin.
Essential oils each have their own health benefits!
Enjoy your bath and the detox that will take place. Remember, always brings lots of water (I will drink about 50 oz. while I take this bath, you sweat a TON).
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Tiffany | picsandpastries
January 12, 2015I love taking baths,,,I'll have to try a detox one.
lauryncakes
January 14, 2015I DO TOO! They are so relaxing and warm! Please try and let me now how it goes.
DianeK
January 12, 2015This sounds like an excellent idea–thanks for sharing!
lauryncakes
January 14, 2015Thank you so much!
jyonash
January 13, 2015I learned a lot from this post! Thanks for sharing.
lauryncakes
January 14, 2015Glad it could be useful to you!
Brenda Smith
January 13, 2015This is what I've been needing! Especially after I hurt my ankle a week ago.
lauryncakes
January 14, 2015OH this will definitely help!
Brittney {The Military Wife Life}
January 13, 2015I am SO doing this soon!! Thanks for sharing!!!
lauryncakes
January 14, 2015Thanks for reading!
Caroline Barnes
January 13, 2015Wow! I really have to take the time to do this. I totally need it!
lauryncakes
January 14, 2015You HAVE to take the time to! It is so re;axing.
Tara Joy
January 14, 2015I am going to try a peppermint detox bath tonight! Thanks for the idea!!
lauryncakes
January 15, 2015YUM! Peppermint sounds so invigorating!
Alice Seuffert
January 14, 2015I always make my own bath mixes, love this! And my 2015 word is relax so I will be using this!
lauryncakes
January 15, 2015Perfect, then you will love this!
Lou Fitzgerald
January 15, 2015I have been using a different detox bath recipe, but I'm going to give this one a try!
lauryncakes
May 25, 2015Please do and let me know how it works for you!
jenna dillon
May 24, 2015I take epsom salt baths for migraine relief I've never added anything else but I'm going to try this!
lauryncakes
May 25, 2015I use them for migraine relief too! It is crazy how well it works!
Anna
June 11, 2015This looks so relaxing and comforting.
john hutchens
August 7, 2015these sound nice. My wife loves baths. I think I will get her some essential oils for her bath. Thanks for the suggestions for a nice relaxing bath.