Natural Bath Recipes
A hot bath at the end of the day is not only relaxing it can actually be very healing for the body. Creating our own natural bath recipes is quick and easy to do. We can create the perfect bath depending on our mood, using natural ingredients. You will find that the majority of bath formulas that are available in stores contain toxic chemicals.
The skin is the largest organ of the body and we need to look after it. Whatever is in your bath formula is being absorbed into your skin, so why not make it something natural and that is actually good for you and your skin.
Once you get an idea of the benefits that certain ingredients bring, you can mix and match them to create your perfect bath.
bath ingredients and the benefits
Epsom salt
Restore magnesium, eliminates toxins, softer skin, improves skin conditions, anti-fungal, reduce inflammation, relieve sore muscles, reduce stress, improve immune system, relaxes nervous system, improve sleep, prevents hardening of arteries, good heart health and circulation.
Baking soda
Eliminates toxins, smooths skin, helps treat skin infections, cures sunburn, relaxes joints and muscles. prevent yeast infections, antifungal, nappy rash, relieve chickenpox itching, tame poison ivy rash, reduce body odor.
apple cider vinegar
Antimicrobial, restore PH balance to skin, ease skin infections, soothe skin irritations, prevent yeast infections, hemorrhoid relief, relieves itch, fade scars, support lymphatic system, antifungal, removes skin tags, improve sleep.
essential oils
Different essential oils bring different benefits. They can be relaxing, energising, and healing. Check out the Essential oils section, or click the link below.
milk bath
Soothe and hydrates skin, improve skin firmness, helps with skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, dry skin, soothes sunburn, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, exfoliate skin, relieves stress, promotes restful sleep.
Click on the link to discover the different types of milk and their benefits.
Below are a few of my favourite homemade bath recipes along with the benefits each one brings.
Detoxifying + healing
1-2 handfuls of epsom salts
10 drops lavender essential oil
1/2 cup of baking soda
Bath for 20 minutes in hot or warm water once a week. This combination draws out toxins, lowers stress related hormones, and balances your PH levels.
healing
1-2 cups Raw unfiltered apple cider vingar
Soak for at least 20 minutes in hot or warm water. Then rinse in shower. This will help sooth sunburn, treat skin conditions such as eczema, eliminate body odor, reduce joint pain, prevent yeast infection, balance skin PH levels, keep hair shiny.
I always dip my head in and get my hair wet when I have this bath, as the ACV is really good for hair.
relaxing
1/2 cup baking soda
15-20 drops lavender essential oil
1 – 2 cups of almond milk
Begin by getting the warm water running and pour in 1 – 2 cups of almond milk depending on how much water you have in your bath. Add baking soda and essential oils.
Great for relaxation, soothes skin leaving it soft and smooth.
Moisturising
1-2 Cups raw milk
8 tbsp Sweet almond oil
10 Drops lavender essential oil
Add the raw milk to your warm running water. Then add your almond oil and essential oil. Bathe for at least 15 minutes.
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