Detox Bath Recipes To Relax
DIY Spa Day at Home
Happy almost 2016!
Is post-holiday life beginning to slow down a little?
The holiday season often comes with very little down time or very little time to pamper yourself. Now, holiday houseguests are gone. You might even still have a few days off before you go back to work. This is the perfect time to slow down relax and unwind. Clear your mind, detox your body and have an amazing night sleep (or nap).
Benefits of a Detox Bath
- stress relief
- improves sleep
- relaxes tight muscles
- improves nutrient absorption
And, even if none of the other benefits were true, a detox bath feels incredibly good.
Ingredients
- 10 drops Lavender Essential Oil
- 2 cups Epsom Salt
- 1 cup Baking Soda
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
Directions
- Add all of the ingredients to a standard tub full of comfortably hot water.
- Stir the water around to blend the ingredients and begin to dissolve the salt and baking soda.
- Immerse yourself in the water, all the way up to your neck. You want as much of your body underwater as you can.
- Close your eyes, take deep cleansing breaths.
- Soak for at least 20 minutes.
- Towel dry and apply a natural moisturizer like body butter or coconut oil with with no perfumes or dyes.
- Hydrate with plain or fruit infused water.
- Relax.
Ingredients
- 5 drops Lavender Essential Oil
- 5 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
- 2 cups Epsom Salt
- 1 cup Baking Soda
Directions
- Add all of the ingredients to a standard tub full of comfortably hot water.
- Stir the water around to blend the ingredients and begin to dissolve the salt and baking soda.
- Immerse yourself in the water, all the way up to your neck. You want as much of your body underwater as you can.
- Close your eyes, take deep cleansing breaths.
- Soak for at least 20 minutes.
- Towel dry and apply a natural moisturizer like body butter or coconut oil with with no perfumes or dyes.
- Hydrate with plain or fruit infused water.
- Relax.
Tips:
- for a relaxing ambiance dim or turn out the lights and light a few of your favorite candles
- play soft music
- take a warm to cool shower after the bath
- if possible, enjoy the detox bath right before bed or when you have some time to rest and rejuvenate afterwards
- to make the whole experience even better, have a cup of hot tea after the bath (Your body will thank you!)
Sounds heavenly doesn’t it! Trust me. It is.
Why these specific ingredients?
According to the Epsom Salt Industry Council, magnesium and sulfur are both critical nutrients but surprisingly can be poorly absorbed from our food. Soaking in epsom salts overcomes this problem as these minerals both absorb readily via the skin. Epsom salt in a bath helps ease muscle pain and eliminates harmful substances from the body.
Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is a natural source of B-vitamins, Vitamin C and trace minerals, making it nourishing to skin and it’s possible to obtain these nutrients from soaking. ACV naturally nourishes and moisturizes the skin.
Baking soda reduces muscle fatigue, neutralizes acid, and helps ph balance.
Apple cider vinegar and baking soda in the water offers all of the nutritional benefits of ACV in a less acidic form, thereby increasing even further the beneficial alkalizing effect that apple cider vinegar has for the body.
Lavender reduces anxiety and emotional stress, improves sleep, and restores skin complexion.
Peppermint relieves headaches, has antimicrobial properties, improves mental focus and boosts energy.
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I try to find time to enjoy a detox bath at least once a week. It’s not always possible, but when I do I can feel the difference.
I highly recommend the candles and soft music for a true spa-like experience.
Have you ever tried a detox bath? Do you have a favorite essential oil?
I am not a doctor or medical professional and the advice in this post is for informational purposes only.
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I started taking Epsom salt baths a few years ago and wish I had started taking them sooner. They are a must after a good run. I recently started adding baking soda, but haven’t used apple cider vinegar. I will add that to my next bath. Thanks!
I began a huge lifestyle change (health and eating habits) so this is essential. Than you
I really want to try a detox bath. They sound incredible and stress relieving! I need some more stress relief in my life!
Ooooo I so need to do this!!!!! Relaxation and more me time are on my 2016 goals list!
Love your blog and love this post. I need to take more baths! Adding a weekly bath to my 2016 goals!
Thanks for this post 🙂
I have never tried apple cider being around in my bath. It all sounds delightful!
This sounds like such a lovely way to relax! I have quite a bit of lavender oils, I should definitely try them in the bath!
I am so excited to try these bath recipes; particularly as one of my 2016 resolutions is to look after myself and my family better. Also, I can pin / gift these to my lady friends and family.
These do look heavenly!! Thank you for sharing the details of these ingredients, and the recipes!
This is awesome! I do these baths already but never thought to put baking soda in!!
I’ve never thought of adding vinegar to the bath! Epson salts are a standard in my baths. Love them!
My hubby and I make sure we do an Epsom salt foot bath every weekend. It does help with minor aches and pain around the ankles and legs. I’m going to try these other bath soaks too. I need it now that the holidays are almost over and I am about to head back to work!
Jill, this is such a necessary post! Here I am stressing out over too many balls juggling in the air, and you come with these awesome relaxation ideas!!! Thanks so much
I need this spa day . . . . like really, really need it. This could be the recipe of my New Year’s Eve =)
I don’t often have the time to soak in a tub, but when I really need to de-stress – i make the time. I have never heard of a detox soak though. I am pinning this and getting the ingredients so I have them on hand!
I’ ve not done a detox bath but I love the Lush bath bombs. That said I’ve got a bunch sitting here unused. Maybe once I get these kids back to school. These “recipes” sound amazing.
ooh this sounds lush would love a detox bath. I have such sore muscles at the moment x
Holy moly! These sound so amazing!
My tub has a broken drain so I can’t plug it :(-these might just be the motivation I need to get it fixed!
Thanks for the info!
It’s funny, as a kid I used to LOVE baths. Now I’m definitely a shower snob, Good job as living in So Cal baths would put us over the water ration limit!
I love having a bath but unfortunately because of mobility problems I can’t get out of the bath and have to settle for showers now. I miss bath time x
Hi Claire, for some of the benefits of essential oils you can use them in different ways in the shower too. A room diffuser also works well.
I love my baths. I’ve never though about putting baking soda into a bath before. What is the purpose of that?
Hi Jen. The baking soda neutralizes acid, helps ph balance and reduces muscle fatigue. I added the “why” of each ingredient if you want to check it out. Thanks!
Love my Epsom salt baths in the winter. These are great ideas on how to kick it up a notch
Hi Deborah, I was hooked on Epsom Salts in a bath when I was training for an ultra. Excellent for recovery.
I have not tried a detox bath but this sounds heavenly I LOVE Lavender it is probably my favorite fragrance in lotions and bath soaps. I actually have a stress relief shower gel with it in it. Great ideas and tips Thanks Jill!
Happy to share Ivanna! Enjoy 🙂
Big priority for our next apartment/home is a tub I can soak in! This sounds wonderful.
It’s heavenly Becki! I won’t even consider buying a house without a soaking tub 🙂
I’m all about setting aside time to rejuvenate and relax. I love that I can make this!
Hi Yanique. After I started making my own I never bought the presented salts again. I love that I can use all my favorite essential oils.
I could definitely benefit from this! I’ve never used essential oils in a bath before because I’m so committed to my Lush products. But, I’ve read so much about beneficial effects of using lavender oil! I’ll have to try this for my next at-home, spa day.
Hi Kiara. I’m Lush obsessed! I was just there yesterday and the shelves were literally empty. They said the holidays were a huge hit and wiped out there inventory. No surprise! What are your favorite products?
#LUSHlove <3
I am ashamed to say that I have been in my house for 10 years and NEVER have been in the bath tub! I am going to change that this weekend! The lavendar detox sounds lovely!
Nothing happens before its time, Mary Beth
You have to try it Mary Beth! It’s heavenly! Let me know what you think. I’m betting you’re going to love it 🙂
I need to do this! I rarely take the time for myself to just have a nice soak. Pinning for later!
Just do it Janelle! This weekend. You won’t regret it 🙂
Thanks for pinning.
I love relaxing with a lovely bath & a good book, such a treat to give yourself!
A treat we all deserve 🙂
That sounds amazing! I have a brand new 6ft bathtub just waiting for something like this. Though I suppose I have to wait until the new bathroom has walls! 😉
Haha! Walls would be nice 🙂 Remodeling or building new? Either way a 6ft tub sounds awesome.
We put an addition on, so we’re going to have a new master bath and hall bath and the old bathroom (which is REALLY tiny) is going to get turned into the laundry room. I can’t wait until it’s finished!
Lavender and peppermint together sound fabulous. I love those two scents as a combination.
Hi Heather. The peppermint is like a breath of fresh air.
That does sound heavenly! I love everything lavender!
Me too Wendy! Have you tried eucalyptus essential oil? It’s awesome!
I absolutely love taking baths! I have both lavender and peppermint essential oils I use all the time (just slept with lavender on my pillow last night!) Usually I buy the scented epsom salts but perhaps i’ll create my own bath sometime with these!!
Once I started making my own I stopped buying the scented salts. I get to use all my favorite essential oils. Let me know what you think if you try making your own.
These sound so relaxing…I wish!!
Michele it’s heavenly! Maybe you can find time this weekend 🙂
I would do anything for a lavender detox bath right now!
Just do it Annmarie! You won’t regret it 🙂
I am going to have to try a detox bath! It sounds SO relaxing.
Robin you have to try it. They’re heavenly!
I love a bath and frequently use epsom salts to detox and soothe my muscles after a tough workout. I grab a glass of wine, a good magazine, and some music and enjoy the time away from work and social media. It forces me to leave my iPhone out of reach as I’m scared of dropping it in the tub! 😉
Me too Ree! A relaxing bath is a natural and much needed tech break 🙂
I’m laying on the couch right now, under a blanket, wishing I was in one of these tub’s, Jill! Sounds so relaxing and wonderful! Peppermint oil is one of my favorites!
Hi Jen. I’ve been spoiling myself with EO baths while I’ve been on winter break. It’s going to be tough to go back to real life.