There’s nothing like a warm bath to change your mood and help you unwind after a long, hard day. But did you know that bathing can actually benefit your overall health? With the right ingredients, a simple soak can help support your immune system, detoxify the body, and restore a sense of calm—especially during cold and flu season.
Bathing with Clay
It’s amazing that something as natural as clay can be so good for your skin, hair, and body. Clay’s slightly negative charge attracts positively charged toxins, helping to pull impurities out of the body and skin. It also gently exfoliates, soothes inflammation, and leaves your skin soft and clean.
Which clay should you choose?
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Normal to Oily Skin: French Green Clay — rich in minerals like magnesium, calcium, potassium, zinc, and selenium. Excellent for detoxifying and clarifying.
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Normal to Dry Skin: French Caramel Clay — a mineral blend that cleanses while softening and nourishing the skin.
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Sensitive or Thin Skin: White Kaolin Clay — the gentlest clay, perfect for delicate or easily irritated skin.
Clay Bath Recipe:
Add up to 3 cups of clay to a warm bath and soak for 20 minutes. If you prefer, try a foot soak instead: mix ¼ cup of clay into a basin of warm water for the same detoxifying benefits.
DIY Epsom Salt Bath Blends
Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) is a time-tested bath ingredient known for soothing sore muscles, supporting relaxation, and helping the body flush toxins. It’s rich in magnesium—a mineral that plays a vital role in over 600 enzymatic reactions related to muscle function, nerve health, and energy production.
You can customize your own healing bath salts at home with a few simple ingredients you can find at most natural markets. Each recipe starts with Epsom salt as the base, then adds a touch of baking soda to soften the water, dried herbs for added benefit, and a small amount of essential oil for aromatherapy.
1. Lavender + Eucalyptus Relaxation Bath (for Rest & Recovery)
Perfect for winding down before bed or when you’re feeling under the weather.
Ingredients:
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1 cup Epsom salt
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¼ cup baking soda
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1 tablespoon dried lavender buds
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3 drops lavender essential oil
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2 drops eucalyptus essential oil
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients together in a glass jar. Add ½ to 1 cup of the blend to a full tub of warm water. Soak for 15–20 minutes and breathe deeply.
2. Honeysuckle + Sweet Orange Morning Boost (for Energy & Mood)
A bright, uplifting blend to start your day or shake off the winter blues.
Ingredients:
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1 cup Epsom salt
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¼ cup baking soda
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1 tablespoon dried honeysuckle or calendula petals
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3 drops sweet orange essential oil
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1 drop lemon essential oil
Instructions:
Stir all ingredients together and store in an airtight jar. Add ½–1 cup to a bath in the morning for an energizing soak.
3. Rosehip + Chamomile Rejuvenation Bath (for Skin Nourishment)
A gentle, vitamin-rich blend to soften and restore dry winter skin.
Ingredients:
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1 cup Epsom salt
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¼ cup baking soda
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1 tablespoon dried rosehips or rose petals
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1 tablespoon dried chamomile flowers
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2 drops geranium essential oil
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1 drop frankincense essential oil
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients and store in a jar. Add ½–1 cup to a bath and soak for 15–20 minutes. Follow with a rich body butter to lock in moisture.
After Your Bath
Bathing can be deeply relaxing but can also leave your skin a bit dry. To lock in hydration, apply Simple Body’s Body Butter (Lavender, Unscented, Himalayan Magic, or Citrus) immediately after bathing while your skin is still slightly damp. This helps seal in moisture and restore softness.
Carve out a little time this week to make your own healing bath blends—it’s an easy, affordable, and natural way to turn self-care into healthcare.
xoxo,
Jewels