Ahh, the wonders of bath time. For centuries, people have been enjoying baths as a soothing, therapeutic and meditative event. There's just something With the addition of some salts, oils or herbal teas partnered with a soothing candle or two or three and you have a spa experience right at home. In this post, I want to bring awareness to the benefits of using salts in a bath. Stay tuned and enjoy the ride..or soak :-)

BENEFITS OF A BATH

Baths have been praised for not only their relaxing qualities, but also to physical and mental well being. Baths must be at the proper temperature to be beneficial, warm. Baths that are too hot can leave a person feeling tired, dehydrated and dizzy. Hence the warning when soaking in a Jacuzzi or sauna. What we put into a bath is equally important. Due to the warm water, our skin dilates which allows an easier absorption of chemicals into our bodies and organs. Again, this is why it is very important to be mindful of what we do put into our bath. 

WHY ADD SALTS TO BATHS

When it comes to adding salts to a bath, the most common are, Epsom Salt and Sea Salt. Epsom and sea salts contain beneficial nutrients such as, magnesium and sulfate. Due to the depleted levels of magnesium in our food and the imbalance of nutrients in the foods, most people are deficient, sometimes dangerously deficient, in magnesium, which is the second most abundant element in our bodies. Unfortunately, many forms of magnesium are too difficult to absorb when taken orally, especially those with damaged guts (many of us). A damaged gut makes absorbing magnesium and other minerals through the digestive system more difficult, so topical additions of magnesium via oils and salt baths can be a great solution. Again, because the skin is the largest organ and has wonderful little holes known as pores, it has the amazing ability to absorb, filter toxins and deliver nutrients to the body.

 

THE BENEFITS OF ADDING SALTS TO BATHS

  • Awesome stress reliever

  • Soothes and calms aching muscles 

  • Improves circulation

  • Helps with absorbing nutrients

  • Relieves headaches

  • Aids in speeding up wound healing

  • Helps children with mineral absorption 

  • Aids in better sleep

  • Aids in relieving joint pain

  • Great for skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and acne

  • Aids in improving skin hydration (especially when soaking in warm, not hot, water)

  • Helps relieve poison ivy and skin reactions

HOW TO ENJOY A SALT BATH

While filling your bath with warm water, a few scoops up to a cup of salts at least once per week or more if you soak more often. For our kids, we add 3-5 scoops each bath time. For intensive relief, salt baths can be done daily for skin ailments such as eczema or illnesses such as respiratory illness. 

 

SO..WHAT'S IN OUR SALTS?

In our lovely LEMONGRASS SALTS:

Dead Sea Salt: High in magnesium and sulfate, dead sea salts are beneficial in combating stress and fluid retention. Helps slow skin aging and calms the nervous system. 

Epsom Salt: Named for a bitter saline spring at Epsom in Surrey, England, is not actually a salt but a naturally occurring pure mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate. Sulfates help improve the absorption of nutrients, flush toxins and help ease migraine headaches. Epsom salts help to ease stress and relax the body. Magnesium, found in Epsom Salt, helps to produce serotonin, a mood elevating chemical within the brain that creates a feeling of calm and relaxation.

Avocado and Castor Oils:With its high levels of omega fatty acids, antioxidants and vitamins, Avocado Oil is an extremely beneficial oil that aids in helping skin remain moisturized, soft and youthful looking. Avocado and Castor oils are useful oils that aid in soothing skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis and Castor oil having pain easing properties which makes it useful for muscle aches and arthritis.

Dried Herbs of Lemongrass, Eucalyptus and Rosemary: With combinations of anti microbial, anti bacterial and astringent properties, the combination of these beneficial dried leaves are helpful in aiding in soothing skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and aches

Essential Oils of Lemongrass, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Palmarosa, Lavender and Geranium: Beneficial in cleansing, calming and soothing skin ailments.

 

In our lovely PINK HIMALAYAN SALTS:

Pink Himalayan Sea Salt: Extremely high in mineral content, Pink Himalayan Sea Salt is extremely beneficial for the skin.

Dead Sea Salt: High in magnesium and sulfate, dead sea salts are beneficial in combating stress and fluid retention. Helps slow skin aging and calms the nervous system. 

Epsom Salt: Named for a bitter saline spring at Epsom in Surrey, England, is not actually a salt but a naturally occurring pure mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate. Sulfates help improve the absorption of nutrients, flush toxins and help ease migraine headaches. Epsom salts help to ease stress and relax the body. Magnesium, found in Epsom Salt, helps to produce serotonin, a mood elevating chemical within the brain that creates a feeling of calm and relaxation.

Avocado and Castor Oils:With its high levels of omega fatty acids, antioxidants and vitamins, Avocado Oil is an extremely beneficial oil that aids in helping skin remain moisturized, soft and youthful looking. Avocado oil is also a useful oil that aids in soothing skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Lavender Buds: Soothing, relaxing and calming

Essential Oils of Geranium, Bay Rum, Anise, Lavender, Sweet Orange, Sweet Marjoram: This soothing blend of essential oils is beneficial for calming mental energy aiding in a relaxing night of rest. 

 

Give your body much needed nutrients in a calm, relaxing soak in a wonderful SALT BATH

 

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