Bathtime - 16 steps

A great time to heal your body and to relax is when you can take a long bath. Take away all the stresses in your life for just a moment.

I find this website and they have 16 steps to take a relaxing bath. It is great!

Steps.






1
Make sure your bathroom is clean and warm!


2
Before you start, wash some towels. Consider adding a few drops of essential oils for a luxurious after bath experience. Then, tumble dry them to make them warm. If you don't want to do this, then put them on a radiator or in an airing cupboard.

3
Perhaps plan a themed bath, have a sleep inducing bath-all lavender products. Try to avoid artificial perfumes and fragrances as they do not provide the same relaxing qualities as do pure essential oils and can also cause irritation.


4
Make sure that the bath is not too hot, yet not too cold.


5
Collect together some of your fluffy, freshly laundered towels, something to wear when you get out of the bath, and arrange some candles in the bathroom for a soft relaxing light and a nice comfortable glow. (avoid scented candles) Have the towels and body wear placed within easy reach.

6
Use an inflatable bath pillow to rest your neck while you are bathing. You can normally find them in any bath/bed/linen shop.

7
Find some of your favorite music to play, but place electrical equipment where it can't fall into the bathtub.


8
Prepare your favorite chocolate and place it within easy reach, but far enough away that it will not fall in the bathtub.

9
Add about 8 drops of your favorite essential oil. Lavender oil is well known for its sleep inducing qualities and rose oil has a lovely sweet relaxing fragrance. Geranium is another comforting fragrance and vanilla is always a good idea too and it is cheap and relaxing. Optional: Then, tip in 2 cup of bath salts. Also consider adding 1-2 cups of Epsom salt as it will help prevent pruning of fingers and toes during long soaks.


10
Tie up your hair (if it is long).


11
Carefully climb into the bath, and relax in the warm water. Cotton pads soaked in ice cold water can be placed over the eyes while you rest, to remove puffiness, or chilled slices of cucumber.

12
If you want to, wet your face and apply a facial mask, then lie back and relax for as long as you want. Remember to wash the mask off thoroughly and cleanse.


13
When you have finished relaxing, use a 100% cotton flannel to wash yourself all over.

14

When you decide to get out of the bath, blot yourself dry, and finish by applying body lotion or moisturizer. Cocoa butter is affordable, widely available and is very nourishing.

15

Afterward keep relaxing and pour yourself a warm cup of tea, or if tea isn't for you, a hot drink that has no caffeine in it would be great.


16
Hop into bed for an early night, or just read a book or watch a film.. anything relaxing!