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10 Ingredients To Make Your Bath Better And You Healthier

Ingredients you probably have laying around that will change the way you take baths and have a lot of health benefits.

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I'm always looking for new ways to make myself healthier. I take baths all the time and although they are beneficial on their own, there are so many things you can add to make it better. Any of these baths will definitely send you into ultimate relaxation along with all the other health benefits.

1. Epsom Salt

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Epsom salt is of course #1. This one you have most likely already heard of. It help relaxes muscles and helps with constipation, but did you know it is great for detoxing? Sick or not, everyone has toxins in their body and soaking in Epsom salt pulls them out.

2. Ginger

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Ginger also pulls out toxins. Eating it can help with nausea and helps fight off sickness, and taking a bath in ginger can help in the same ways. Bathing in ginger can help if you suffer from digestive issues, gas or bloating.

3. Oatmeal

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When mixed with water, oatmeal creates a protective layer. So putting oatmeal in your bath is great for itchy, irritated and sensitive skin.

4. Coconut Oil

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Putting coconut oil in your bath is great for detoxing. It is an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, while moisturizing your skin at the same time.

5. Lavender

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Adding this herb to your bath is the best for ultimate relaxation. It cleanses and rejuvenates your body and mind. Lavender can be used on any type of skin and is an anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, deodorizer, scar preventing and it helps boosts the immune system. It also smells lovely.

6. Milk

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Adding a little bit of milk to your bath has a lot of benefits believe it or not. The lactic acid in the milk loosens the bonds that hold dead cells to the surface. This will soften and smooth rough, flaky skin. It is also a great way to moisturize and relax.

7. Green Tea

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Soaking in this tea can relieve body aches and tight muscles. The vitamin B in green tea will soften your skin. There are minerals in it that will keep your skin youthful, flexible and eliminating of harmful toxins.

8. Honey

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Adding a little bit of honey to your bath is great for moisturizing. This ingredient is also known for its anti-aging and anti-bacterial properties.

9. Baking Soda

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​Baking soda in your bath will help you detox. It also can help you have smooth skin and relieves any pain, itching or rashes from bites. Soaking in baking soda removes chlorine from hair and can help cure sunburn.

10. Rose Pedals

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This flower soothes and tones skin. It acts as a sunscreen and helps fight acne. Adding rose pedals to your bath is good for nourishing your scalp. It heals the itchy and flaky areas of your head, while increasing blood flow to the hair follicles, promoting hair growth. This bath can also prevent dark circles and has mood lifting properties, while also making you smell like roses!

I feel nothing but peace after any of these baths. I just make sure to drink a lot of water before or after them, because detoxing is draining and you will want to put good in for all of the bad that is being pulled out.

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