“Take a Salt Bath to Soothe Muscles and Your Mind. We’re taught to avoid hot water like the plague. Why? It dries out the skin. But when it comes to detoxifying salt baths, having the water hot is key for making you perspire. “Taking a bath in the hottest water you can tolerate will allow your body to sweat and open your pores,” says Kaia Naturals founder Mary Futher. “While pores are open, you’re also getting the benefits of the active ingredients in the salts.” Epsom salts restore mineral density, but added ingredients such as turmeric, lavender oil and seaweed offer an extra healthful kick.
Hot tip: When having a hot bath, remember to hydrate. This includes both topically (applying moisturizer post-bath) and drinking a lot of water before and after you soak.
Crystal Harmony Bath Salts: Antioxidant-rich green tea and calming calendula treat your skin, while green quartz, known for activating the heart chakra, encourages emotional harmony.” ~ Canadian Living Magazine
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