THE 10 BEST BATHING TIPS FOR YOUR WELLNESS HOME

It is gray, cold and uncomfortable outside. The dark season is hard on the body and soul. How about a little break now? One that really relaxes you? Such a plump, warm bathroom is just the thing. With great additives that have an invigorating or balancing effect, and a few tips, bathing becomes pure pleasure. And best of all: stress, tension and tiredness stay in the water and you feel like a new person afterwards.

1. Citrus scent lifts the mood

Gloomy weather and stress can quickly hit your mind. Fruity citrus flavors drive away the small mood lows and immediately give you new energy. Mix 4–5 drops of lemon or orange oil with a liter of whole milk and add to the tub for a vitalizing good mood bath.
Extra tip: Fresh lemon or orange peels in the water increase the wellness effect.

2. Herbs prevent colds

During the cold period there is nothing better than a spruce needle bath. It is a proven home remedy for respiratory diseases. For this, the essential oil of the spruce needle is mixed with a little honey. Dissolved in water, it has its effect. The rising steam goes directly into the respiratory tract, making it easier to cough up and inhibiting the formation of germs.
Extra tip: Afterwards, you should wrap yourself up warm and lie in bed or on the couch. Then everything can have an effect and the body can come to rest.

3. Nourishing for dry skin

Since almost everyone suffers from dry skin in winter, cream and oil baths are now the ideal bath companions. Olive, jojoba or argan oil products are true care givers and pamper the skin while bathing.
Extra tip: After bathing, dab the skin only slightly dry so that you do not rub the oil film on the skin immediately.

4. Milk & honey for velvet skin

Milk and honey form the dream duo for soft skin. And in winter they fully use their active ingredients: milk pampers dry skin with moisture and moisturizing ingredients. With its enzymes, honey stimulates skin renewal and relieves inflammation. Here's how it works: Stir 10 tablespoons of honey into 2 liters of whole milk, heat the mixture so that the honey dissolves. Don't cook - that would destroy the natural honey enzymes! Add to the bath water.
Extra tip: Use buttermilk on extremely dry skin.

5. Sea salt & algae for a tight silhouette

Sea salt and algae extracts are considered to tighten the skin. The reason: they remove water from the connective tissue - metabolism and blood circulation are stimulated. With the sea bath additive rich in minerals and trace elements, the protective acid mantle of the skin regenerates faster. Simply dissolve 500 g of salt in warm water. Alternative: algae bath powder from the health food store.
Extra tip: After a salt or algae bath, allow at least 20 minutes of rest to stabilize the circulation.

6. Chamomile for skin irritation

In the case of reddened, itchy and irritated skin, chamomile acts like a balm: the a-bisabolol contained in chamomile essential oil brings the skin into balance. It has an antibacterial and calming effect. Here's how it works: Mix 1 teaspoon of chamomile extract (pharmacy) with 50 ml of jojoba oil, then distribute in the bath water.
Extra tip: is there still chamomile tea? Then brew 5 tea bags with 100 ml of hot water, let them steep for 10 minutes, pour the brew into the bathtub.

7. Rose petals for stress

Essential rose oil helps particularly well when you switch off after a hectic day. The gentle fragrance brings the mind to rest. How it works: Mix 5 drops of rose oil in a mug of cream, add to warm bath water.
Extra tip: dim lighting or a few rose petals in the water create a luxury atmosphere.

8. Golden tub rules

Even if it does so well and you want to spend a long time in the tub, you should not do this for longer than 20 minutes. On the one hand one gets very tired because the blood pressure drops, on the other hand the water attacks the natural protective film of the skin over time. If the water is too hot, it extracts moisture from the skin. A water temperature between 36 and 38 degrees is ideal. If you have dry skin, you should rely on oily additives, the surfactants contained in bubble baths can have a drying effect. In order not to over-care the skin, dermatologists advise not to step into the tub more than twice a week.

9. Beauty tricks - how to savor everything properly!

With a few beauty tricks, the bathroom becomes a personal wellness event!

1. Water vapor and heat stimulate the blood circulation in the skin and open the pores. Facial masks can now channel active ingredients deep into the skin. Note the rather short exposure time for hair masks!
2. Brush massage like in a spa: the bristles in the tub are particularly gentle, the flakes loosen easily. Alternatively, apply a body scrub before bathing and wash off the remains in the tub.
3. Wait a short while before applying the cream until the first heat has evaporated. Creams with almond oil (fat) or urea (moisture) are perfect. Drink a lot after the bath (tea, water) - and relax!