Having a relaxing bath at home is not that difficult. You can do it easily without taking any help from others. You just need to arrange some small items and set a proper time to take a relaxing bath. This is a proper guide on how to have a nice and relaxing bath –
Relaxing Bath
Be Sure about Time
Time is very important for a relaxing bath. Because a relaxing bath usually takes 30 minutes to one hour to complete. And you have to do some other tasks before step into the bathtub.
So plan a relaxing bath at home when you have enough time in your hands. You can also do it on any off days. It always depends on your preference.
Clean Your Bathroom
Relaxation depends on the mind. For this, a nice view is very important. You should clean the bathroom and tub if there any spot or dirt. You can do it by yourself or hire a bathroom cleaning service.
Don’t clean the bathroom on the same day you are planning to do a relaxing bath if it seems to you it will take a huge time to clean the entire bathroom. If you do it yourself then you will get tired which definitely spoils your relaxing bathing session.
Make a List
To have a relaxing bath make sure you have enough time on your hands and arrange some items like flowers and candles to change the look of the bathroom. Then you need to prepare the water with Epsom salt, essential oils, and bubble bath. Then step inside and enjoy a relaxing bath.
It is better to make a list before you start taking your very fast relaxing bath.
It’s a kind of to-do list. Because you need to gather lots of things for the relaxing bath. This list will help you to organize everything to make a perfect relaxing bath at home. Remember, this not a one-time list. You should preserve it for the next bath.
If you don’t make a list, chances are mistakenly you may forget one or two items. The problem is, if you notice the mistake in the middle of the bath, it may ruin your relaxation at all.
Pre-bath Tasks
Make Sure Stomach and Bladder is Empty
Sounds wired! But it is really important and nobody will tell you about it. You should make your stomach and bladder empty before stepping into the bathtub. For a relaxing bath, you should stay away from any sort of obstacle.
Remove Unsightly Things
Relaxation comes from your mind. If your bathroom contains unsightly things like used clothes or towels, it will distract your mind from getting sink into peace. So, remove clothes and other unnecessary things from your bathroom.
Keep the container of shampoo and conditioner in the right order so that they look better with the overall view of the bathroom. You know nothing will calm your mind than a nice view.
Set a Satisfying Environment
After cleaning your bathroom, you need to bring some mood-boosting items in your bathroom. These things are small but play a very important role in a relaxing bath.
The first one is fresh natural flowers. Don’t hear anybody’s suggestion, bring the flowers you like most, put them into a flower vase and keep it in a place where you can see the flowers while bathing.
The next item is the candle. Candle light is soft and gives a divine feeling. It also brings a spa-like environment in your bathroom. So, bring some candles and light them before starting your relaxing bath.
There are colored and colorless candles available in the market. You should buy them according to your preference. But, don’t use scented candles, because it will mix with the aroma of essential oils and could create a mess.
The slightly darkish environment brings a peaceful feeling to your mind. It also relaxes your eyes as well as your mind. To get this environment, you should dim the light.
Bring an air freshener with the aroma you like most. It removes the damp scent of your bathroom and relaxes your mind. A few spray shots are enough for this.
Calming natural music will low volume will calm your mind from anxiety and tension. It could be rain sound, birds chattering, water flow, or forest sound. You can find them easily on YouTube or Soundcloud. Just play one while bathing to relax your mind and body.
Ensure Right Water Temperature
Water temperature is very crucial for any type of bathing. Bathing with warm water is always enjoyable. It relaxes your muscles and soul. But too much warm or hot water could damage your skin conditions. It removes the natural oils from your skin and makes it dry and harsh.
And bathing a long time with warm water is also harmful. As you are going to enjoy a relaxing bath, you need to stay in the bathtub in-between 30 to 60 minutes. It is a longer time than the regular bath.
Make Your Bathtub Ready
Now your bathroom is ready for a nice relaxing bath, but not your bathing water. You have still some works to do with the water you are going to bath. Let’s see.
Use Essential Oils
Essential oils are familiar for their numerous benefits. You can make your relaxing bath more beneficial by using some essential oils. It allows you to bath in an aromatherapeutic environment.
There are different types of essential oils available in the market. You can use one or several essential oils for the bath. But, you should know the specific benefits of specific essential oil before using for the relaxing bath
Mix Epsom Salt to Water
Epsom salt is well known for its muscle relaxing properties. It is a magnesium-rich salt highly beneficial for skin and health. It works great on sore muscles and joints. You can use it to remove tiredness from your body and mind.
Just put 2 cups of Epsom salt into the bathtub and dilute it well into the water. It is better to pour Epsom salt when you start filling the bathtub. It lets the Epsom salt dilute easily without spending extra time.
Use Bubble Bath or Flower Petals
You can choose any one of these two options. A bathtub filled with white snow-like bubbles looks really nice. You can buy a bubble bath or use a homemade DIY bubble bath recipe. Even you can use body wash to make a bubble bath very easily.
On the other hand, you can use flower petals if you want a spa-like feel while taking a relaxing bath. Rose petal is the most used item for this purpose. And the fresh red rose is used vigorously. You can also use other flower petals according to your preference.
You will get different types of feel from these two items. But the choice is yours. If you want my suggestion, try one after another.
Block Disturbing Elements
Make Your 30-40 minutes bathing time a me-time. Tell your family member not to call you during this time if there were not any urgency. And turn off your cellphone network to block incoming calls.