5 Detox Baths For Ultimate Relaxation & Tranquility
It's fine time to light some candles, let go of your worries, and soak all of your anxieties away.
Detox baths help strengthen immune systems, boost wellness, and regulate the body's processes. It can replace your monthly spa visit in these social distancing times. As busy babes, we don't always have time for a bath, but we ain't got nothing but time now. More than ever, it is crucial to set aside time for yourself whether you're still going to an active workplace, working from home, or homeschooling your kids. Detox baths can be a trouble-free gateway to relaxation.
For all of these detox baths, remember to drink lots of fluids before enjoying your soak. These baths are flushing out all of the toxins in your body, so they can leave you dehydrated if you aren't up on your fluid intake.
Get ready to create your version of the Calgon commercial as these detox baths take you away:
Epsom Salt Detox Bath
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Epsom salt is the original gangster of detox baths, and you'll find that many include this key ingredient. The power of epsom salt is unmatched because it draws out all of the toxins in your body. It also supports weight management, relieves sore muscles, and creates relaxation. Dr. Teal's Epsom Salt is a crowd favorite if you're looking for a reliable product.
To make an Epsom salt detox bath:
- Pour 2 cups of Epsom salt in your bathtub with warm water.
- It's best to pour the salt under the water spout so that it dissolves faster.
- Jump in and soak in the tub for at least 12 minutes. If you're looking for softer skin, soak for 20 minutes.
Bentonite Clay Detox Bath
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Medicinal clay has proven to have healing powers for centuries. The clay is a derivative of volcanic ash and it reduces inflammation while also improving hydration. Aztec Secret Healing Clay works wonders, and I highly recommend it.
To make a bentonite clay detox bath:
You have two options.
1. Take 3/4 cup of bentonite clay and rub all over your body creating a head-to-toe mask. Let it dry for five minutes, then, soak in the tub for 20 minutes.
OR
2. Use the biggest cooking spoon you have to swirl 1 cup of bentonite clay in your tub and soak for 20 minutes.
Green Tea Bath Detox
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Green tea is the ultimate detoxifier and antioxidant. This detox bath is also great for relaxation and rejuvenation. You probably also already have these ingredients in your pantry. For a successful green tea bath, you will need 6 green tea bags and 1 cup of Epsom salt. Moisturizing and exfoliating after this bath is essential as it keeps your skin smooth and moisturized.
To make a green tea detox bath:
- Add the Epsom salt in the bath first. Make sure it has dissolved.
- Add the tea bags and allow them to steep for at least 15 minutes. You will also need to run your water hotter than normal so that it's warm when you hop in.
Lavender Detox Bath
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Our homegirl lavender has been relieving stress and anxiety for as long as we can remember. The essential oil is all-inclusive as it can aid in soothing many ailments like psoriasis and eczema. It can even help you get a good night's rest. To unwind, the ingredients for this bath include 10 to 20 drops of lavender oil, 3/4 cup of Epsom salt, and 1/4 cup of dried lavender.
To make a lavender detox bath:
- Add Epsom salt to warm water.
- Add dried lavender.
- Add 10-20 drops of lavender oil.
- Mix ingredients in the tub, and then soak for 20 minutes.
Mustard Detox Bath
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Did you know mustard detox baths are a thing and they are intensely detoxifying? Dr. Singha's Mustard Bath is one of the a popular product that includes other ingredients like eucalyptus and thyme. "Mustard baths have been traditionally used for detoxification and purification," Dr. Singha told Ayurvedic Medicine. "In many parts of the world mustard is well-known for its therapeutic value when used in a bath, helping to increase circulation, oxygenation, and the elimination of toxins. The outward application contributes to general well-being by activating the largest organ of elimination in the body: THE SKIN and helping to reduce the toxic load stored in tissues throughout the body."
Heads up: This detox will make you sweat A LOT! You may literally sweat all of your sins away.
To make a mustard detox bath
- Dissolve 2 oz. of Dr. Singha's Mustard Bath in your tub.
- Try to soak for 20 minutes.
- Take a cold shower after the detox bath.
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ItGirl 100 Honors Black Women Who Create Culture & Put On For Their Cities
As they say, create the change you want to see in this world, besties. That’s why xoNecole linked up with Hyundai for the inaugural ItGirl 100 List, a celebration of 100 Genzennial women who aren’t afraid to pull up their own seats to the table. Across regions and industries, these women embody the essence of discovering self-value through purpose, honey! They're fierce, they’re ultra-creative, and we know they make their cities proud.
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Why We'll Probably Never Hear Lupita Nyong'o Share Her Relationship With The World
Lupita Nyong'o is sharing a transparent look into her life after a recent breakup.
In a cover story for NET-A-PORTER, the A Quiet Place: Day One star shed light on the significant heartbreak she experienced following the end of her relationship with ex-boyfriend and TV host, Selema Masekela.
As a public figure, Nyong'o, 39, sought to divulge the news of the breakup in hopes of presenting a more authentic perspective on the pain that follows a separation.
"I was living in a lot of pain and heartbreak," she told the publication. "I looked at the environment of my social media and thought I don’t want to be a part of this illusion that everything is always coming up roses. Surely there is a lesson for me to learn in this, and I just want to be real about it."
The Black Panther star went on to explain that her choice to be transparent with her fans about her breakup came from the certainty she felt after ending the relationship. “In my mind, when I shared my relationship status with the world, it was because I felt sure about it,” she said.
While she didn’t know how the news would land with her fans, she found relief in knowing she wasn’t alone in her experience.
“I knew how it could be interpreted; I knew it would have a life of its own,” she reflects. “But then I started to see the comments and people were being so loving and supportive. The ones that moved me the most were other people sharing their pain and their heartbreak.”
Nyong'o and Masekela went Instagram official in December 2022, publicly announcing their relationship in a couple's video. In October 2023, Nyong'o took to her personal Instagram account to share the news of her breakup in her caption, writing, "At this moment, it is necessary for me to share a personal truth and publicly dissociate myself from someone I can no longer trust.”
She continued the vulnerable note, "I find myself in a season of heartbreak because of a love suddenly and devastatingly extinguished by deception. I am tempted to run into the shadows and hide, only to return to the light when I have regained my strength enough for me to say, 'Whatever, my life is better this way.' But I am reminded that the magnitude of the pain I am feeling is equal to the measure of my capacity for love."
These days, Nyong'o tells NET-A-PORTER that she is prioritizing profound self-discovery that extends beyond her career. She notes having a deliberate and unhurried approach to understanding herself.
She also alludes to keeping her relationships private moving forward after noting it was "very, very sage" of her not to talk about her private life professionally in the days before her last relationship. "I'm going back to those days by the way," Nyong'o shares of her reinstated boundaries around her personal life.
Earlier this month, Nyong'o made headlines alongside her new boyfriend actor Joshua Jackson. Nyong'o and Jackson went through public splits from their respective SOs in October 2023, with the latter splitting from his long-time partner Jodie Turner-Smith following her divorce filing from the Dawson's Creek alum.
The pair have been spotted together as early as December 2023, but nothing screamed "couple" quite as loudly as their recent getaway to Mexico for Nyong'o's 41st birthday featuring passionate displays of affection.
"Our purpose in life is to love. And so you have to get back in it," she tells the outlet, seemingly alluding to her budding new romance.
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