To detoxify the body, there are all kinds of programs, diets, natural products and grandmother’s tips, including the detox bath! Zoom today on the latter, with 5 homemade recipes that will help you cleanse your body!
To escape toxins, and especially to get rid of them, everything depends on your lifestyle! Indeed, by having a healthy lifestyle, you help your body to eliminate more effectively all the toxins that can harm it, and thus enjoy better health!
Taking a hot bath after a long day of work is always a pleasure! So why not kill two birds with one stone by running a detox bath! An approach to take care of your body and bathe in zenitude.
Discover our natural, easy and inexpensive recipes to take care of your body!
1.A homemade bath salt with Epsom salt
Ingredients:
- 2 cups water;
- 1/4 cup Epsom salt;
- 1/4 cup baking soda;
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar;
- 10 drops of essential oil (optional).
Steps to follow:
Also called “epsomite” or “English salt” Epsom salt is a white powder composed of magnesium sulfate crystals. The latter have been recognized for exfoliating, remineralizing and revitalizing properties. It is not surprising that this ingredient is a must in SPAs.
A body detox and relaxation assured to spend a good restful night and regain energy.
2. A detox bath with bentonite clay
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup bentonite clay;
- 1/2 cup Epsom salts;
- Essential oil (optional)
Steps to follow:
As demonstrated in a study, published in the National Library of Medicine, bentonite clay acts as a detoxifying agent, thanks in part to its polycationic nature that absorbs negatively charged toxins. It is also considered as a therapy to treat many ailments … So many reasons to integrate it into your detox routine!
3. A green tea detox bath
Ingredient:
- 5 to 10 green tea bags.
Steps to follow:
- Run a bath with hot water;
- Add 5 to 10 tea bags and leave ite infuse everything in water for 15 min;
- Lie down in your bathtub and enjoy the benefits of this detox bath;
- Rinse with a cool shower.
The relaxing properties of green tea work as well as in a drink as in a hot bath! Your porous skin will appreciate the regenerating and antioxidant benefits of this plant rich in catechin and flavonoids effective in detoxifying the body.
4. A detox bath with apple cider vinegar
Ingredient:
- 1 to 2 cups apple cider vinegar.
Steps to follow:
This bath is very good for balancing the pH of the skin and relieving the problems of dandruff, eczema and itching dry skin! In addition, it makes the hair shinier!
Apple cider vinegar has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and leaves the skin soft, smooth and detoxified. So if you want to get a new look, do not hesitate to adopt this detox bath, simply amazing!
5. A mustard detox bath
Ingredients:
- 1 cup baking soda;
- 1/4 cup mustard powder;
- 6 drops of wintergreen or peppermint essential oil;
- 6 drops of rosemary essential oil;
- 6 drops of eucalyptus essential oil.
Steps to follow:
You can also use it as a foot bath
According to Dr. Singha, mustard bath is used for detoxification and purification in Ayurvedic medicine.
If you’re wondering what’s in mustard powder! We answer you: glucosinolates, antioxidants and anti-inflammatories. In addition, its thermal effect gives a soothing effect to the body.
The above bath formulas stimulate our senses and blood circulation, help us relax. Note that the hotter the water, the more powerful the detox effect will be, and the more relaxed you will be after bathing! So grab one right before you sleep! This is because hot water prepares your body for sleep, as stated in the current study, published in the National Library of Medicine.
Want to detoxify your body? Think about food… Eat balanced, organic and choose detox foods! We’ll tell you more…
1. Lemon
This fruit is full of vitamin C and antioxidants that are good for the skin and very effective against free radicals responsible for many diseases. Lemon also helps restore the body’s pH balance and improve the immune system. We therefore recommend that you start your day with hot water and squeezed lemon! Tip approved by Ruari Fairbairns, CEO of OneYearNoBeer.
2. Ginger
This herb reduces feelings of nausea, improves digestion, fights bloating and reduces gas. It is also a powerful antioxidant that improves the immune system, thanks to the gingerols, shogaol and paradols it contains, as demonstrated by the present study. So drink ginger tea or add it to your juices!
3. Garlic
Antiviral, antibacterial and antibiotic, garlic is good for the heart and for the detoxification of the body, thanks to the allicin it contains. Do not hesitate to put some (raw) in your vinaigrette sauce!
4. Artichoke
This vegetable is rich in antioxidants and fiber. It is good for digestion and also stimulates the functions of the liver, the main organ responsible for detoxification in the body, as explained in this study published in the National Library of Medicine.
That’s all you need to know to take care of your body and detoxify it! With a healthy lifestyle and our detox bath recipes, you will feel in great shape!
