What should you put in your bath?
- black tea: soothes sunburns [1] [2] and is antimicrobial [3] contains some essential polyphenols and tannin, reduces puffiness/inflammation [4]
- green tea: antioxidant and detoxifier [1] soothes rashes, increases healing rate, softens skin [2] heals sores and wounds, rejuvenates skin cells, improve psoriasis and dandruff [3] anti-aging, mood stabilizing [4]
- apple cider vinegar: anti inflammatory and softens skin [1]
- ground ginger: increases circulation, promotes sweating, opens pores, relieves pain [1]
- lemon: antioxidant (brightens skin) [1]
- olive oil: moisturizes skin [1]
- calendula flowers: soothes burns, inflammation, rashes, insect bites, skin disorders [1] useful for small children [2]
- elder-flowers: anti-inflammatory and heals rashes cuts and wounds [1]
- Himalayan salt: soothes insect bites, heals blisters, relieves arthritis pain [1] softens skin [2]
- oatmeal: soothes, anti-inflammatory, calms angry skin [1]
- rose petals: relax mind, relieve sleepiness, soothe headaches and stress [1] promote positive feelings [2]
- valerian root: relax the mind, relieve sleepiness, soothe headaches and stress [1]
- lavender: relax the mind, relieve sleepiness, soothe headaches and stress [1] [2]
- mugwort: relax the mind, relieve sleepiness, soothe and headaches and stress [1]
- chammomile: soothes nerves [1] good for dry skin [2]
- passion flower: soothes nerves [1]
- hops: soothes nerves [1]
- rosemary: pain relief, soothes headaches and fatigue [1] relaxing, increases alertness and clarity of mind [2] soothes sore throat[3]
- thyme: pain relief, soothes headaches and fatigue [1]
- devils claw: eases joint pain [1]
- juniperberries: soothes muscle aches [1]
- peppermint: increase blood flow, relieve congestion [1]
- eucalyptus: increase blood flow, relieve congestion [1] increases energy [2]
- thyme: increase blood flow, relieve congestion [1]
- jasmine: emollient and antiseptic, soothes skin [1]
- organic coconut flakes: nourish the skin [1]
- sage: uplifting, good for oily skin and back acne [1] stimulating [2]
- marjoram: decongestant, soothes muscle pain [1]
- whole cow’s milk: hydrates and mildly exfoliates skin [1]
- cow’s buttermilk: hydrates and thoroughly exfoliates skin [1]
- goat’s milk: thoroughly hydrates and exfoliates skin, provides nutrients [1]
