A detox bath is a way to remove harmful toxins from your body by sweating them out your pores. The detox bath creates an environment that prevents your body from being exposed to harmful elements while ridding itself of the toxins.
There are a few different ways to do detox baths depending on what you want to achieve- treating illness, alleviating pain, or healing non-ideal PH levels.
To begin your detox bath make sure you have drank plenty of water and bring more to the bath with you to drink throughout. The whole process is about sweating.
Run as hot water as you can stand to sit in, again, we want sweat! Fill as much water as the tub will hold.
Detox baths should last for at least twenty minutes, though staying longer can only aid in the benefits!
Basic Detox Bath
2 cups Epsom Salt
1 Cup Baking Soda
1 Tablespoon Bentonite Clay
20 drops of essential oil (lavender is very calming)
Add to water while filling tub; mix and relax.
Sick Detox Bath
(Kid safe)
1/2 cup epsom salt
2 tablespoons baking soda
Add 3-4 drops of essential oil of choice. Lavender for calming, eucalyptus for stuffy nose or coughing.
Vinegar Detox Bath
Great for sunburns, eczema, or dandruff help!
1. Fill a tub with hot water, add 1-2 cups of apple cider vinegar.
2. Soak for 20-30 minutes, use a washcloth to wet face and wet hair as well.
3. Rinse with a shower to remove lingering ACV smells.
When done with a detox bath it’s important to get out slowly and drink plenty of fluids. Dizziness isn’t uncommon, but should not last long.
