The Ultimate Bath Therapy to Immune, Detox and De-Stress
Few things in the world screams winter better than a bathtub filled with warm water, salts and your favorite scented potions. The lucky ones who can enjoy this moment in the comfort of their own home may have already rolled out this seasonal activity in all its glory. Some others, instead, are waiting for the next weekend getaway to enjoy the hotel room bathtub.
Whatever the case, pretty much everyone loves to indulge in a comforting, relaxing bath, whether it’s daily, weekly, monthly, during New Moon or whenever you feel the need to. In today’s Love Letter, we give you the lowdown to revamp your current bath rituals and take them up a notch by sprinkling a little luxury here and there. With the help of course, of the best holistic tools to make each bath a memorable one!
TAKE A DEEP BREATH, RELAX AND IMMERSE IN THE BEST BATH OF YOUR LIFE
Unlike Japan, Korea or Iceland, the Western culture does not equate baths as a part of our overall health. We are often brought to think of them as an unnecessary waste of time, which can be optimized with a quick shower.
However, in other parts of the globe, baths have spoken for centuries to the natural healing properties of water. Beyond the more obvious relaxing and muscle-soothing benefits, baths are a unique chance for soulful transformations, as they can channel your creativity and activate powerful insights, establish and strengthen boundaries, or even heal from deep, psychic pain.
And if you fancy tapping into the Moon’s power, a New Moon bath is an overall cleansing experience to help you part with what is no longer serving you, while helping you set a new intention or start fresh with focus and clarity.
The goal is to try and create an emotional connection with your bathroom. Take a deep breath, this is your moment to feel good. We have compiled an edit of the best tools, pre, during and post bath to let you zone out and make each bath a deep, powerful, ritual!
PRE-BATH
In preparation for your magical bath ritual, purify the environment and set the mood with an enchanting scent. Prepare your body with the best tools and products to achieve the smoothest and most toned skin ever and get ready to enter full relaxation mode!
RUHI - THE IONIC DRY BRUSH
This traditionally made, oval copper brush is 100% natural and takes your dry brushing ritual to the next level.The ultra-fine, medium-strength copper bristles generate new energy in the form of negatively charged ions, which rebalance your energy balance, ward off free radicals and give you a particularly intense kick of freshness.
PAULINE ROCHAS – CHAMPAGNE POWDER CANDLE
Silent panoramas of white create a perfect canvas for anything to happen. The radiant top notes of Pink Pepper and Siberian Pine spike your senses. They elevate and energize. While your mind expands, your soul wafts in a smoky sultry mode. The after glow of the base notes and a naughty touch of tobacco from Gaiac Wood creates this sensual warm woody space. Champagne Powder is the addictive high of the ski slopes, resinous pine air, the finest powder, champagne in crystal and the memory of musky skin.
SENTARA HOLISTIC – PALO SANTO
Palo santo sticks purify your environment and your mind. This natural incense originating in south america inspires peace and harmony thanks to its woody scent. This sacred wood promotes relaxation and meditation.
BODHA – SMOKELESS RITUAL INCENSE
Purify your mind, body & spirit with the refined floral notes of Geranium, Jasmine & Rosewood. Use to create a sense of space & clarity. Perfect for new beginnings.
SUSANNE KAUFMANN – ACID ALKALIZING TEA
The acid alkalizing tea helps the body to find the correct acid-alkaline balance. The harmoniously matched herbs have been chosen to also have an effect of relaxation and strengthen the immune system.
LILFOX – EUCALIPTO MOROCCAN BLACK SOAP + BODY MASK
A luxurious jelly textured soap and body mask made from nourishing olive oil and fresh eucalyptus leaf oil. Originally made in Syria, this soap then became very popular in Morocco where it is still used today in traditional hammans.
SHIVA ROSE – SEA SERENE BODY SCRUB
SODASHI – JOJOBA BEAD BODY POLISH
This hand blended mix of softening jojoba beads and botanical extracts of bergamot and ylang ylang sweep away dead skin cells and leave skin glowing, delicately scented and totally moisturised. This perfectly balanced fusion leaves you feeling sparkling and fresh for the day. It’s so enriching that you won’t need to moisturise post shower.
FOR THE BATH
Make sure the water is nice and warm, and play the alchemist by sprinkling some soothing salts, luxurious oils and nourishing coconut milk to your bath for a real 5-star spa experience in the comfort of your bathroom.
AGENT NATEUR – HOLI(BATH) COCONUT MILK BATH
This luxurious blend of nourishing coconut milk, soothing salts, and nurturing plant extracts was formulated to calm the body and rejuvenate the skin. Enriched with ingredients containing relaxing natural minerals and organic compounds, holi (bath) softens, hydrates, tightens and smooths from head to toe.
SEED TO SKIN – THE RETREAT
The properties of Raw Sicilian Sea Salt and the Marine Algae are combined to create the perfect detox while nourishing and re-hydrating the skin.
ESKER – LINEN LOOFAH
Esker's LINEN LOOFAH is made from 100% natural linen threads that are each spun 5 times for strength and durability. Each piece is hand knitted by local artisans in the village Babadag, located in Denizili, Turkey. Using a small amount of gentle soap or body wash, hold loofah by handles and use to rub back or other hard to reach places.
SUSANNE KAUFMANN – OIL BATH FOR THE SENSES
The oil bath for the senses, consisting of the essential oils of the ylang-ylang tree, patchouli plant and lavender, is a relaxing, aphrodisiacal experience after a strenuous day. The bath lifts the spirits and relaxes the body. A totally luxurious experience. The luxurious oil bath leaves the skin feeling soft and nourished. Relaxes your mind and rejuvenates your body.
SUSANNE KAUFMANN – MALLOW BLOSSOM BUBBLE BATH
The mallow blossom bubble bath with skin caring mallow extract and effective oils from mountain pine and juniper, has a supportive effect on the immune system and the respiratory tract. The luxurious foam and finely tuned aromas turn the bathroom into a soothing experience. Particularly suitable for cold and seasonal mood swings.
POST-BATH
We bet you did not want to get out of the tub. But don’t worry, the fun is not over yet! Pick your favourite lotion, oil or balm and finish off your ritual by treating your body to a detoxing and invigorating self-massage.
ESKER – BODY PLANE
The body plane tool is inspired by the rituals of ancient Greek and Roman bathhouses. Strigils were metal scraping tools used for oil cleansing from head to toe. Esker’s modern take on the strigil is the Body Plane, crafted from premium teak wood. The stainless steel blunt edge is plated with colloidal sterling silver which is naturally antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, leaving skin soothed and smoothed.
IN FIORE – JASMINE SUPERIEUR BAUME POUR LE CORPS
This luxurious, deep-conditioning body balm harnesses the spirit-lifting properties of pure flower essences and delivers concentrated, long-lasting hydration and nourishment. A hand-blended base of grape seed oil, golden jojoba seed oil, and free-radical blocker vitamin E absorbs rapidly and moisturizes deeply, leaving the body velvety, sumptuously moisturized & delicately fragranced all day.
SUSANNE KAUFMANN – DETOX OIL
The detox oil is a combination of active skin function oils such as jojoba oil, avocado oil, rose hip seed oil and consciously produced plants extracts from ginger and birch leaves. This powerful synergy helps the skin to detoxify and gives the tissues new elasticity. The oil helps the body to free itself from toxins, the microcirculation is stimulated, and the metabolism is improved. The detox oil is the perfect supplement during a detox cure or anti cellulite treatment.
MAX & ME – CIRCLE OF PROTECTION
This sensorial beauty, our most tender love in a bottle, delivers protective antioxidants, nutrients to strengthen and imparts delicious hydration to restore, while protecting you from environmental stressors, digital pollution and the elements. Beyond the eye’s vision Circle of Protection wards off negativity, attracting positive vibes.
SURYA – SLIMMING ABHYANGA MASSAGE & BODY OIL
This toning massage oil and body helps skin and body look firmer and smoother. This deeply herbalized oil increases circulation, creating deep heat in the body, which helps, according to the tradition of Ayurveda, dissolve both fat cells and cellulite. Your body will love this warm and herbalized oil, both calming and invigorating.
SUSANNE KAUFMANN – TONING BODY SERUM
With its unique active power and when used as an accompanying body treatment, the Toning Body Serum enhances the detox benefits of an improved diet and the skin-firming effects of regular workouts. This intensely smoothing body serum was developed to tighten and firm the skin and is particularly effective in improving the appearance of cellulite. The patented, high-performance Pro Contur complex, a perfectly complementary composition of caffeine, tiger grass and boldo, targets the breakdown of fat cells and boost skin metabolism.
ESKER – ALLOVER ROLLER
The Allover Roller extends beyond the beloved ritual of jade rolling and is designed specifically for use all over the body. The roller itself is textured to increase stimulation, breaks up fascia which causes tension and puffiness throughout the body, and helps to absorb and boosts the effects of any treatment oil or product applied to the body. This simple yet enjoyable ritual instantly soothes and over time reveals skin that is toned, firm, and glowing.