One thing is certain: the tradition of taking a bath differs from a more ancient history. Even a thousand years ago, this customary ritual was a real solemn ceremony, requiring appropriate careful preparation. The original purpose of each of the rituals is skin cleansing. How to have time to relax, learn in the article on the topic "How to take a home bath properly."
For those who need relaxation:
- To have a rest in a warm bath is a pleasure. The horizontal position of the body perfectly promotes relaxation: you can make a foot massage and enjoy your favorite music.
- The properties of the bath with the addition of essential oils are similar to the effect of strong inhalation. Getting into hot water, these substances actively evaporate, and their smell positively influences our state of health.
- Adding essential oils or cream-gel to the bath is the best option for those who do not use body lotion.
- If very often take a hot bath, the skin will quickly lose moisture and become dry.
- Dermatologists do not recommend taking a hot bath to people with excess weight and problems with blood vessels. The high temperature of the water dilates the blood vessels and adversely affects the work of the heart.
Natural purified salt
Shower is the most hygienic procedure. For example, the Japanese do not combine the process of taking a bath with a head wash. Moreover, in front of the bathroom they always take a shower and thoroughly cleanse the skin. With the help of a shower it is very easy to make a contrast massage - a jet of hot and then cold water. Under the shower it is easy enough to carry out hygiene procedures, such as peeling, washing the head, depilation of the feet. Too frequent, hot and intense showers (using a hard glove and a powerful water flow) wash away the protective lipid layer of the skin. You can get maximum relaxation from taking a shower in the event that there is a separate shower cubicle.
Sensual procedure
The perfect beginning of a romantic evening - a warm bath with the addition of essential oils. We advise you to choose oils with oriental notes. Ylang-ylang, ginger, anise and geranium are real aphrodisiacs. Notes copra, roses or citrus also excite the female fantasy. Divorced in water (just a few drops), these oils increase blood circulation and activate the female hormones - estrogens. If you want to attract the attention of the opposite sex, use products with a strong concentration of tuberose - it has an incredibly feminine smell. After a hot shower, apply to your hair and neck your favorite perfume with oriental notes or on the body - a few drops of aromatic oil.
Good night
Create an appropriate mood: put candles and aroma lamps in the bathroom. Muted soft light affects the level of melatonin - a hormone that regulates the feeling of drowsiness. Choose a gel with the smell of lavender, fresh sea breeze, honey or chocolate. The water temperature should correspond to body temperature (too hot water invigorates the body).
• Do not use scrub. It is better to perform a gentle massage. Massage your feet and palms, and while washing your hair, massage your head, ears, and neck. It perfectly calms the nervous system.
• Apply a few drops of lavender oil on a towel, which will be wiped. Alternative options - oils of jasmine, rice or lotus.
Therapy against stress
Dipping into a warm bath is not only a physical pleasure, but also an instant relaxation. And an additional opportunity to spend a few minutes alone! Try to mentally abandon all worries and just enjoy the silence or pleasant music. Choose the appropriate gel or foam for the bath. In a stuffy bathroom, the skin instantly absorbs all the smells, so we recommend that you prefer a cosmetic with your favorite fragrant notes. Before the party, use the invigorating aroma of bergamot, and before the meeting - the warm and inviting scent of sandalwood. In the rating of the ten most relaxing fragrances, lavender and chamomile occupy the first positions. First of all, put the gel on your shoulders and neck - so you will quickly feel its soothing notes.
Water detoxification
Are you worried about cellulite or having extra pounds? Your solution is a bath with the effect of detoxification. Choose a product containing sea salt or algae. These components instantly activate microcirculation in skin cells. To strengthen the effect of the procedure, just before taking a bath, do a cleansing peeling. Rub the body dry with a coarse brush or a mixture of sea salt and a few drops of oil. This will increase the effect of the active components of the cosmetic product used after peeling. The complex of such procedures helps to get rid of cellulite, eliminates swelling, improves the color and appearance of the skin. For the procedure to be really effective, it should last at least 20 minutes, and the water temperature should not exceed 39 ° С. Another way is to completely immerse yourself in water, the temperature of which is identical to body temperature, and then warm it a few degrees. To check the water temperature, use a special thermometer.
• For a quick cleansing of the skin and exfoliation of its upper layer, use a large salt or sugar. Mix them with a few drops of oil (for example, olive oil) and apply with a massage glove.
• Shower gels with the addition of sea extracts and trace elements soften water, so these products are great for dry skin care.
The rush of energy
Surround yourself with fresh citrus fragrances and sunny shades. According to the principles of color therapy, yellow, orange and green colors have powerful invigorating properties. These tones, combined with refreshing scents (citrus and fresh herbs), improve health, add energy and fill the body with new forces.
- Start with a scrub that removes dead skin cells and activates microcirculation.
- Then take a warm shower and apply a shower gel on the body. Finish the water routine with a cold shower.
- Choose a shower gel with refreshing aromas of lemon, grapefruit, mint.
Smooth and healthy skin
The tradition of treating skin diseases with water has a long history. Even owners of very sensitive skin, prone to allergic reactions, should not give up daily water procedures. But in this case it is important to choose the right cleanser, created for sensitive skin. Instead of the usual scrub, you can use ground oat flakes or a coffee grounds. Give up shower gels with a lot of flavors. Means for hygiene get in pharmacies and only those that are designed specifically for sensitive skin. Now we know how to properly take a home bath.