Bubble baths are known for being extremely relaxing after a hard day of work. It’s the time of your day when you can forget about everything that may have gone wrong and focus on good energies only. Not only that, but there are some bubble bath products and recipes that can actually help improve your health and help relieve pains. Some people may worry about using the chemicals that create bubbles, but it’s possible to make a more natural bath at home. This DIY bubble bath recipe will help you create the perfect, healthy bubble bath.
“There must be quite a few things that a hot bath won't cure, but I don't know many of them.” - Sylvia Plath
How to Make the Best Bubble Bath DIY
Before talking about the benefits this recipe brings, take a look at how simple it is to make this easy DIY bubble bath.
This is what you need:
- ½ cup epsom salt
- ⅛ cup himalayan pink salt
- 1 cup liquid soap
- 1 tablespoon vegetable glycerin
- 40 drops essential oils
And all you have to do is whisk together the ingredients until fully combined, then start running the water in the bathtub and drizzle the mixture in it. Now that you know how to make your own bubble bath at home, keep reading to find out why this is so good for you!
Epsom Salts
Magnesium is a natural muscle pain reliever, and since epsom salts are made out of magnesium sulphate it will be a wonderful bath to help relax your body. In addition, it helps produce cellular energy that controls blood sugar levels - an essential balance for a better night of sleep.
Bonus:
Epsom salts baths are the best bubble bath for men too! That’s because it doesn’t have any fragrance and helps them relax.
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Muscle and Back Pain Reliever
Eucalyptus and lavender are two of the best essential oils to help reduce aches and pains. Combine one of them with epsom salts and a bit of ginger in warm water.
One more important tip:
Use warm water! You don’t need it to be extremely hot - that won’t do your pain any good; it might even make it worse at times.
De-Stressing and Skin Care
This recipe made up by Holly at Our Holly Days uses lavender essential oil, which helps you relax while using coconut oil, that helps to make your skin silky. This is the best bubble bath for women who are stay-at-home moms, and also the best bubble bath for dry skin!
Himalayan Salt Bath
There are many benefits to a himalayan salt bath. Alongside deep cleaning your skin, it will help to relieve arthritis pain, sore muscles, and stiff joints pain - that’s why this is one of the best bubble bath for adults.
If that’s not good enough for you just yet, here’s one more:
It will help you sleep better! It’s qualities are so relaxing and destressing that if you take a bubble bath with himalayan pink salt before going to bed, you’ll enjoy the night sleeping like an angel.
Detox Bath
This bath is a combination of epsom salts and himalayan salts which we’ve already talked about, but this bubble bath recipe also adds baking soda, apple cider vinegar, and essential oils. The benefits of this bath includes increasing magnesium levels, and relieving skin irritation. Check the recipe at Wellness Mama for measures and directions.
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