Get the Most Out of Bath-time
Nothing feels quite as good as a hot bath after a long, stressful day. For centuries, hot baths have been known to calm the nerves, soothe muscles and joints, and give the bather a general sense of well-being.
Present-day research shows that soaking in a hot bath can help a person sleep deeper and more soundly at night.
Creating the Perfect Bath
A beneficial bath takes some time, so prepare in advance. All you really need is a bathtub, but by including a few special items, such as candles and natural incense, you can enjoy all of the benefits of a relaxing bath at home.
Keep lighting low
When the lights are low, it’s easier to find your center of peace. Light a few candles and place them around the bathroom and tub. Just be sure to set them far enough away to avoid burns and keep them away from flammable objects.
Listen to music
Find music that relaxes you the most, whether its smooth jazz or Justin Timberlake, whatever helps you relax is best. Keep electronics far from the tub for safety and keep the volume at a low level.
Keep it quiet
If you live alone, leave your devices in another room to avoid distractions. If there are others in your home, let them know that you are out of commission for a while and should only be bothered in a real emergency. You might consider putting a do-not-disturb sign on your door as well.
Light natural incense
Natural incense is the perfect way to bring a relaxing scent into the bath that can calm the nerves and soothe the soul. Look for those that include pure essential oils and use natural herbs and spices, such as Moonflower Incense Sticks.
Have a drink
Although you are surrounded by water, baths can be dehydrating. Bring something to drink such as ice water with a slice of lemon or cucumber.
Support your back and neck
Once you’re in the bathtub, you’ll want to lean back and chill for a while. The back of the tub can be hard on the head, so use a rolled-up towel behind you for comfort. Or, invest in a good bath pillow.
Butter your body
After your bath has ended and you’re all dried off, smooth on a luxurious body butter to moisturize your skin and add a hint of fragrance. Lavender or rose body butter can help relax and encourage sweet dreams, while lemongrass can boost energy levels for the rest of the day. The bath may be gone, but the effects will linger.
A bath can be as relaxing as you want it to be. By incorporating a few of these ideas, you are sure to come out clean and rejuvenated.
Ahhh… if only I could!
I can relax more in a bath, than shower
interresting
I love baths so much more than showers!
me too
Me too
Agreed!
I adore baths and find they help me relax better than anything else. I really love the tips here and plan to try them all.
I love a nice relaxing bath, I also have to wet my hair to relax though as otherwise I get hot and itchy.
love these bath tips! Wish I had a bigger tub haha
I take baths a lot and as soon as I get out after using Lush bath bombs i love to put body lotion on all over.
I dont do it often, but I do like taking baths.
So therapeutic….
I love baths
So happy for these tips!! Super helpful!
I love baths, I often feel like I’m leaving the days stress behind, Lemongrass ginger body butter is my fave.
Music helps me relax so much while bathing. I love long baths with soft music and candles
I love a bath, to soak in hot water
It’s an escape to go soak in the bath
Good information.
All fabulous ideas. I do not indulge myself as much as I should.
Awesome! Great tips.
the perfect bath sounds divine especially at 8 months pregnant. will defo be bringing in some ice water with lemon next time.
I love baths this is great!
I am headed now to get my time out. a little candle light, a little lavender scent and a glass of wine.
Love these ideas!
It’s my escape
So wish I could use these tips, but we redid our bathroom and eliminated the bath to expand the shower!
I want a bath now!!
I use lavender essential oil and Epsom salts.
Love escaping to the bath
We finally got the tub fixed where I can take a nice sit down bath. Thank you for all of the suggestions!
Wish I had a bath in my home.
Love taking baths! Very relaxing. I take one everyday!
buttering my body is always so relaxing.
ooh i do love a nice relaxing soak!!!
worth reading
i LOVE BATH TIME!
I like adding flower petals especially roses to give my soaking bath a nice scent.
I really should make time for this.
great info
I need this
I love baths!
I love this!! Love my bath time!
Rub a dub dub.
I have some bath butter I want to try soon!
I love baths
i love baths but never tried these yet..Hint hint
Great info!
Nothing beats a Bali bath, but the next best thing is having the Utama Spice incense and the cocoa butter to transport me quickly back to the peace and tranquility of Bali. Great tips here
It sounds wonderful. I know I would have a relaxing sleep after a bath like this.
This sounds amazing!
I like body butters. I don’t like incense so I just add some EOs to my bath.
so relaxing
Taking a bath is so much more relaxing than a shower. Love soaking in a hot tub
I love to take a nice long bath. I’m planning on getting a soaking tub.
Thanks for posting this, good info
this is the best way to relax
Very informative. Thank you.
Looks relaxing!
These tips sound amazing, nothing like a relaxing bath 🛀
i love baths this would be perfect
I enjoy a nice long warm bath.
I LOVE taking a bath and when I am super stressed a bath can really help. All the suggestions in this post I follow. Thanks for posting this
Would love to know shower options as I never take baths
I love trying new products to pamper myself thank you for sharing.
Looks like fun!
Nothing beats a warm bubble bath and a good book!
I don’t understand why it matters that the ultrasonic oil diffuser is diluted in water (I’m a disabled chemist with a brain injury so may be over thinking it but am also an air head with very little real world knowledge
Some people feel the oil is less potent or strong if it has been diluted. Also if you are already in a humid environment you may want to avoid adding more moisture into the air. In these cases a nebulizing diffuser that only sprays the essential oils is better.
I love baths versus a shower.
I always forget about my back!
I always forget about my back!
Bubble bath so soothing for the soul….
I miss relaxing baths. Our tub is so uncomfortable, and cold in winter, so I don’t linger long. Insense is awful though, might as well just suggest lighting up a cigar to puff on, or a joint to relax.
I love hot baths with sea salts with essential oils!
baths are the best!
Hot Showers is what I always take
I love a relaxing bath, it always energizes me at the end of a long day
The only problem with a hot bath is it ends.
Thanks for the info
This has reminded me of how relaxing a bath can be. Might have to light some candles and relax tonight. Haven’t done that in a long time.
So relaxing!
Nothing beats a quiet bath! ahhhhhhh………….
A hot bath and a locked door and candles
I love to take nice hot baths with bath bombs or bath oils right before I go to bed. I not only feel good but smell good as well.
Would love to try !
Hot bath is always a relaxing thing
I shared this on facebook. I love the tips–some common sense–but others I didn’t think about before reading your post.
just adore baths!
I miss my bath
A great big soaker tub is a must have when I buy my house!
I would seriously do this every single night.
Great bath tips!!I adore taking relaxing baths!
Love a bath in hotels its there water at home its a shower
One of my stipulations while looking for a new house, was a great big bathtub to relax in! And I got it!!
As a mom of 4 a relaxing bath is always amazing. Love this post.
I love bathes and incorporate many of these ideas but hadn’t thought of buttering my body. Great idea
Thanks for the tips
such a luxury me time!
Reading this makes me want to go take a bath!
A great escape!
What a great way to relax!
great bath tips
i definitely need something for my head when im in bathtub. just when i start to enjoj warm water, my head starts to hurt 🙁
I enjoy baths, but dont get a chance to take them often. Nice to know there are so many more ways to relax in a tub.
Oh my gosh, with the allergies I have I need this bath in my life.
Relaxing me time is important
My dream is to have a nice, big bathtub one day! 🙂 I could definitely use some essential oils in my kids baths though!
Love a good hot bath!
I wanna take a relaxing bath like this!
A Jacuzzi tub with wonderful smells are the best type of baths.
My legs always ache so much after a busy day at work I always find a relaxing bath helps.
article worth reading
Loved this article, made me want to go take a relaxing bath.
Bath time is ME time. So relaxing.
A bath is so much more relaxing..
I absolutely love taking long baths with aromatherapy, I use lavender before bed and sleep like a baby!
Since I don’t have a bath at home, I value any ideas to make bath time, the best time, when I travel for work. Just bookmarked this to review.
I’m trying the music idea my next bath time, as it sounds more relaxing. Body butter afterwards is a must when your skin is dry like mine. I try to keep the water tepid and not too hot that it dries out my skin.
I could really use a relaxing bath right now
I could totally use a warm bath right now.