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Bath Soaking: Five Simple Ways to Make Time for Yourself

The SelesTeres Journal · Use & Care
By Nina, founder of SelesTeres · Originally published January 9, 2023 · Full-length edition

Top 5 Benefits Of Bath Soaking

The quick answer

A comfortable bath may provide an enjoyable moment of warmth and quiet. What matters is water temperature, how your skin responds and safe use of any additions—not unsupported claims that salt baths detoxify, cure soreness or prevent illness.

Benefits of Bath Soaks 
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Did you know various athletes and celebrities use salt soak baths to recover and keep their youthful look, including Venus Williams and Catherine Zeta-Jones? Salt baths have been around for centuries due to their healing and calming powers and they are an excellent way to relax and rejuvenate.
There are plenty of types of bath salts, so learn a little about each and make sure you get the best benefits out of bath soaking. Continue reading below to learn more about salt soaking and its benefits.

Salt Properties

There are a variety of different bath soaking salts, each with its own properties. Check out some of the top bath salts below. 

Dead Sea Salt

  • Minerals include calcium, bromide, magnesium, sulfur, iodine, sodium, zinc, and potassium.
  • Highly absorbent
  • Antimicrobial, anti-fungal, and antibacterial

Himalayan Salt

  • Contains sodium, magnesium, and calcium
  • Helps replenish electrolytes
  • Prevents cramping

Epsom Salt

  • Contains magnesium, sulfur, and oxygen
  • Aids in recovery
  • Helps remove toxins and heavy metals

Benefits

Salt baths have been used medicinally since as early as 2700 B.C., and for a good reason. There are numerous health benefits of salt soaks, including soothing sore joints and muscles. Here are a few more bath soaking benefits.

Moisturizes Skin

Dermatologists have long recommended salt baths to relieve the symptoms of dry skin conditions, including psoriasis and eczema. Salt baths help exfoliate your skin and work to remove dead skin cells. Likewise, the minerals in salt can soak into the deeper levels of the skin and help promote healthy moisture levels.
Our Himalayan Rose & Oats all-Natural Bath Soak combines the skin benefits of salt with the anti-inflammatory properties of oats for a weekly salt bath that will help your skin look and feel refreshed. 

Stress Reduction

Magnesium, a compound found in Epsom salts, is thought to be responsible for serotonin production. An Epsom salt bath soak can increase serotonin levels, boost energy, and contribute to overall stress reduction.
A weekly salt bath has been shown to reduce feelings of depression and anxiety, conditions often linked to stress. Self-care is key to coping with feelings of stress, and a warm bath, infused with your favorite soaking salts is an easy and affordable way to practice self-care. 
A long, hot soak in Dead Sea salt water is a brilliant way to relax, unwind, and soothe those aching joints and muscles. Bromide helps ease muscle cramps, while the anti-inflammatory and detoxifying agents help reduce joint swelling, soreness, and stiffness.

Promotes Healthy Sleep

You don’t need a science degree to tell you that when your body feels pain-free and relaxed, you sleep better. Salt baths relieve pain, reduce stress, and stimulate circulation, all of which lead to healthy restorative sleep patterns. 
Being well-rested, in turn, helps you handle stress and anxiety. Your weekly or bi-weekly salt bath ultimately helps create a cycle of healthy habits and improves your lifestyle.

Stimulates Circulation

As mentioned, salts that contain high levels of magnesium stimulate circulation. Magnesium helps muscles and veins relax and dilate, which allows blood flow to increase. Improved circulation has its own set of benefits, including increased healing times, better heart health, and reduced brain fog.

Getting Started

Salt baths aren’t just for when your body feels sore. Taking a salt soak bath a few times a week has seemingly endless health benefits. Bath soaking helps moisturize your skin, reduces stress, and promotes better sleep. See what salt can do for your body and mind with handmade bath salts from our store today.
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Frequently asked questions

Do salt baths detoxify the body?

There is no sound basis for that routine cosmetic claim.

Is a longer bath better?

No. Personal comfort and skin response matter more than duration.

Can I pour essential oil straight into bathwater?

Avoid it; essential oils do not disperse safely by themselves in water.

Should I moisturize afterward?

Yes, particularly when your skin feels dry after washing.

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8 comments

  • Devshree

    Being a patient of severe anxiety disorder I don’t know why but I found the salt soaking bath to be extremely relaxing ,serene. These bath not only alleviated my anxiety but help me to calm down after a long day at work or any other problem.

  • Devshree

    Being a patient of severe anxiety disorder I don’t know why but I found the salt soaking bath to be extremely relaxing ,serene. These bath not only alleviated my anxiety but help me to calm down after a long day at work or any other problem.

  • Mayra

    Bath soaking can offer numerous benefits for both physical and mental health. Some of the top benefits include stress relief, improved skin health, better sleep quality, and relaxation of muscles and joints.

  • Emma

    Few, times a week salt soak baths gave me endless health benefits. Tremendous!

  • Joy

    You wouldn’t think salt would be a moisturizing agent, but my skin always feels good after a salt bath, and I really think it has a positive effect on my sleep.

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