Since ancient times the ritual of the bath has had a very special meaning in humans’ life; it has represented much more than part of the body cleansing. For the Egyptians and Romans bath gave prestige; It was a real rite that was combined with the religious and sumptuousness. They used to take a bath with oils of tuberose, rose and almond; perfumed ointments made with cinnamon and myrrh; essences and spices; also they used it to purify and heal their bodies.
However, nowadays, bath is not only part of our personal hygiene; but it also has become indispensable for beauty treatments to pamper the skin and body in general; for the only purpose of providing pleasure and comfort.
Nothing is more comforting to the body, like after a long day of work soak in a tub with sparkling bubbles and take a relaxing bath. If you want to enjoy in the privacy of your home all the advantages of a good soaking bath, renew your tired body and enjoy the therapeutic benefits, as the Egyptians did in ancient times, you must follow certain tips.
A warm bath increases the body’s ability to relax muscle tension, providing balance and peace of mind. Keep in count that the water in the tub must be at a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius, you should not prolong the bath for more than 20 minutes; and it is advisable to prepare the environment with an ambient to the light of scented candles and harmonizing it with soft and relaxing music.
Also, choose to add to the water, perfumed gels and foams with beneficial properties; for example: pink transmits harmony and peace; turquoise provides calm and disperse the negative energies; orange increases vitality and stimulates sensuality and light green produces serenity.
Soaking in a bath of essential oils is the most relaxing experience to integrate your senses with your body. Fill the tub with hot water at 38 ° C and add the oil dissolved in water; that’s how it transmits its properties more intensely and penetrates directly into the body. In addition to moisturize and nourish the skin, the most important of these living essences are their relaxing, invigorating and decongestant virtues; that are instantly absorbed by the smell and are a pure healing art.
For example, sesame oil penetrates deep into tissues detoxifying them; the almonds oil calms the nervous system; the coconut oil deeply relaxes the body and the senses; it does not only work with the physical body, but also with the energetic body. On the other hand, the essences of basil raise the mood; Jasmine calm the anxiety and act in the states of sadness; and sage dispels depression states, heals and protects the skin. Make your bath time a rite and soak in bubbles of pleasure!
ALFA