{"id":31919,"date":"2019-09-15T10:00:02","date_gmt":"2019-09-15T14:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.styletomes.com\/?p=31919"},"modified":"2020-04-17T15:38:21","modified_gmt":"2020-04-17T19:38:21","slug":"bathing-rituals-bath-herbs-for-every-mood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.styletomes.com\/beauty\/bathing-rituals-bath-herbs-for-every-mood\/","title":{"rendered":"Bathing Rituals & Bath Herbs That Help Destress"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Having a great bath can be one of life’s greatest pleasures. Some of the best minds gave credit to their bathing ritual for the creatively inspired works they’ve produced. If you’re not a convert yet, I’m here to break it down for you and give you a helping hand on the journey to the perfect bath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a few bath basics you should keep in mind before you add any extras like oils. Some baths can be healing while others are purely for relaxation and indulgence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bathing Ritual Basics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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If you’re like me and tend to feel light-headed when soaking in a tub of hot water, add a bit of salt to the tub to alleviate the effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Different bathing times call for different bathwater temperatures. If you’re taking a morning bath, it should be slightly cooler than body temperature at 96.8 degrees F. An evening bath can be slightly hotter at 102-104 degrees F.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Drink water or herbal tea to rehydrate when bathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Moisturize the body immediately after or during the bath with some oil. This helps seal in moisture and keep the skin supple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Favorite bathing items include:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n