Doesn’t a relaxing bath represent the epitome of relaxation? Whether you’re a soak-connoisseur or just tipping your toes in, keep reading for the ultimate guide to a blissful bath experience.  

LIGHT CANDLES  

The bathtub is just one part of your experience. To help you decompress, creating the right ambiance is key. Firstly, turn off your notifications and set your phone to ‘do not disturb’, then dim the lights and light your favorite candles to create a romantic atmosphere – you deserve it!  

GET COMFORTABLE  

Choose calming scents like lavender, rosemary, and jasmine to help you unwind. You could even drop a couple of drops of essential oils into the water to start filling the room with a beautiful aroma.  

If you’d like, you could play some relaxing music to help transport your mind away from the stressors of the day and make a beverage of your choice whether that’s a frothy milky drink, a glass of wine, or warm lemon water. The inspiration? Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman. 

To make you more comfortable, use a bath pillow or rolled-up towel as a substitute under your neck or head. Then get your face and hair cleansers ready to use. 

ADD SOAKING SAVIORS  

Although bubbles look aesthetic, the ingredients used to make the bubbles can be harsh and drying on the skin. Instead, choose soothing bath salts and bath oils that gently exfoliate, moisturize and help to detox as you soak. Not only that, but their soothing scents can help to quiet your mind, and induce a sense of calm to leave your worries at the door.  

Epsom salts can help ease tired, aching muscles and support recovery – ideal after a tough workout!  

DISCONNECT AND REST  

Realize that rest is also productive. In our busy world, quiet time and reflection, or just escapism are important. Sometimes we must switch off to recuperate. It can even help with creativity!  

That might mean watching that Netflix series you’ve been meaning to catch up on. It could be reading the book you never get time for, journaling, or just thinking.  

In a world where we’re always on, we rarely just sit with our thoughts, and it can be helpful for personal perspective and self-awareness.  

SELF-CARE  

Bath time is the perfect time to disconnect from the outside world and spend some time on those self-care practices you never get time for. Whether you treat yourself to a bath every evening, every week, or even monthly, carve out enough time for a nourishing skincare routine. Before you get in, dry brush your skin to support lymphatic drainage and blood flow.  

This is the perfect time to apply a face mask to reveal healthier, brighter skin. Tackle breakouts a chemical peel, deeply cleanse with a clay mask or re-introduce nutrients with a blast of vitamins. 

MASSAGE YOUR SCALP 

In Ayurvedic practice, hair oil is applied to the scalp to deliver a soothing head massage to deliver nutrients and moisturize to the scalp to assist with growth, reduce stress and anxiety, relieve tension, reduce headaches, aid restful sleep. Use it as a self-care ritual to induce calm and encourage relaxation. 

EXFOLIATE  

Exfoliation is crucial for great skin. Not only does it buff away dead skin cells, but it leaves you with smoother, brighter skin, supports circulation, and helps your other skincare products to absorb more easily to utilize their good-for-you benefits.  

TREAT SKIN  

When you’re getting to get out of the bath (and we recommend treating yourself with a big, fluffy towel or bathrobe), it’s important to re-hydrate your skin. Leaving your skin slightly wet will help to lock in more moisture for your next steps.    

For your face, after cleansing and exfoliating, you can use a hydrating toner to remove any impurities and help the skin to regain some moisture. Next, you’ll want to treat your skin with any serum for dryness, hyperpigmentation, or breakouts – your products and ingredients will differ depending on your needs and skin type. 

RE-HYDRATE SKIN  

Then we want to re-hydrate the face and body with a nourishing moisturizer, balm, or oil. Doing these steps regularly will reveal bright, fresh, healthy skin.  

Finally, rehydrating your body with plenty of water is important after a bath to replace any water lost.   

If you want to enhance hydration, you could also apply a luxurious face mask after your bath and sleep it in overnight to reveal a dewy glow come morning.  

POST-SOAK FEELS    

There is just no better feeling than being squeaky clean, ultra-relaxed, and hydrated to de-stress and reset.  

This is your reminder to schedule an afternoon or evening to dedicate to an indulgent soak. Not only will you feel calmer physically, but your mind will be more tranquil too. Your blissful bath awaits...