‘Wash Away Tension’: A long soak is defiantly one of my small pleasures in life, but did you know that there are some fantastic health benefits to what some consider an unproductive indulgent act.
It improves your blood circulation
Soaking the body in hot water to the neck exercises your blood vessels. Water creates physical pressure on the body, increasing your heart’s capacity. In other words, the heart works faster and stronger when we’re inside the water.
Helping you to fall asleep
Hot water relaxes the body and better prepares you for falling asleep. The hot water increases the body temperature and relaxes the muscle, which soothes us physically and mentally, and many of us need that peace of mind at the end of the day.
Staying in shape
A hot bath can relieve over-stretched Muscles, minor sports injuries, and joint pain.
Cleaning the skin
Ok, shower lovers. Yes, a shower is cleaner than a bath, but a good soak in hot water after a storm can open up the pores in your skin, and then the water can get in and do a more intensive job of cleaning out some of the dirt and toxins. This can result in fresher and cleaner skin.
Feeling better about ourselves
Life is stressful for people; throughout the day, we have many conversations and wear many hats and juggle several tasks; a hot bath will not only provide you with the time you need to download all those thoughts and feelings from the day. But can think about you! How do you feel, what do you want, and how will you get it?
Potentially this could be the only time you get to simply focus
on yourself, so get sexy with it!
Here are a few tips…
Mood lighting
Candles can provide intimate lighting to make you forget the world and your worries, plus turning off the lights is less strain for the eyes.
Relaxing Music
Find some of your favourite music to play. Playing relaxing music while you soak is a great way to transport you from your bathroom to a spa-like oasis.
Product placement
The right bath products can take your experience to the next level, so spoil yourself. Avoid artificial perfumes and fragrances as they do not provide the same relaxing experience as natural products. Try out a variety of oils, bath salts, essences and bubble baths to find the key to your temporary bliss.
Don’t forget to get clean.
When you have finished relaxing, wash over with a flannel.
You could also try Dry Brushing before your bath to make your skin feel super soft and smooth. (There are also some great health benefits to body brushing) Look for a brush with soft natural, short bristles.
Once relaxed and clean, get out of the bath and envelope yourself in a warm fluffy towel before blotting dry.
Seal in the moisture by applying your favourite body lotion or moisturizer. Coconut oil smells lovely, is super nourishing and will leave your skin feeling silky and soft. Plus, it is affordable, widely available.
Keep relaxing momentum going with a warm cup of fruit or herbal tea. If tea isn’t for you, have a hot drink with no caffeine.
Now hop into bed for an early night; just read a book or watch a film. Do anything that is relaxing for you.
What are your tips for a relaxing bath and Wash Away Tension?
Please comment below.
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