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Peppermint Detox Bath Soak

Peppermint Detox Bath Soak

October 26, 2015     Keeper of the Home    3 Comments

Make time for yourself to relax and maintain balance in your life! A detox bath is a great way to do that – and support your body. Here's how to take a peppermint detox bath to support your health and help your sleep!

By Elsie Callender, Contributing Writer

Why don’t I do this more often?

That’s what I ask myself on those rare occasions when I decide to take a bath.

Baths aren’t the most practical for getting clean quick. Taking one requires us to slow down, to carve out time for ourselves.

Even though many of us would say we reserve our evenings for relaxation, we’re still too occupied to consider spending twenty minutes soaking in the tub! For my part, after supper I often attempt to squeeze in just “one more thing” for work, or I’m tempted to do chores while the baby’s asleep, or I’m just too exhausted to take the time to set the stage for a nice bath.

Lately, it’s been my goal to be more intentional about keeping work and play separate. Rather than fritter away my evenings, I want to fully relax…and taking a hot bath is a great way to do that! It’s also one of my favorite ways to induce sleep naturally. I used to sleep easily, but after having my baby son I’ve gotten into the habit of waking often at night, even though he’s six months old now and he’s no longer waking!

Since my goal with taking a bath is to relax–not get clean–I like to use the bath for gentle detoxing, too. I add Epsom salts to the bath water, which draw toxins from the body and allow skin to absorb minerals like magnesium. (Hence the better sleep!)

Essential oils are also a must for me! I’m new to the world of essential oils, so adding a few drops to my bath is a safe, easy way to try them out. (Here are 8 popular essential oils and what they’re good for.)

The simple indulgence of taking a hot detox bath will help you relax.

Ready for your own relaxing, detox bath experience?

For the bath salts:

Stir 1 1/2 Tablespoons sweet almond oil (or your favorite nourishing carrier oil) into 1 1/2 cups Epsom salts. Add 10 drops of peppermint essential oil and mix well. Store in a pint-sized mason jar.

Note: Peppermint essential oil has many benefits, but it’s a good pick for a detox bath because it promotes perspiration to help you sweat out toxins. However, I’ve read that for some nursing mothers, it can interfere with milk supply. While I’m nursing, I will probably stick to frankincense or another oil that’s safe for breastfeeding.

For the bath:

  • Turn on the bath water as hot as you like; add baking soda. Use 1/2 cup for less water, 1 cup if you have a deep tub and you’re filling it up! (Jessica of “Smartter” Each Day introduced me to the idea of using baking soda in a detox bath!)
  • Add 1 1/2 cups bath salts.
  • Create your ambiance: put on some classical music or Andrea Bocelli, light a few candles, prepare a cup of herbal tea (or spiced vanilla milk, if you really want to sleep well later on!). Set out a towel and lotion to be ready when you emerge from the bath.
  • Step in and enjoy!

Make time for yourself to relax and maintain balance in your life! A detox bath is a great way to do that – and support your body. Here's how to take a peppermint detox bath to support your health and help your sleep!

Don’t wait to enjoy a good soak in the tub! That’s another thing I’ve learned: don’t wait. You can fill your life with simple abundance, even on ordinary Mondays, if you’re willing to take just twenty minutes.

Do you take baths? What are your favorite essential oils to add to the bath?

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  1. Sarah Koontz

    October 27, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    This recipe from Elsie looks AMAZING! Just what I needed today. I see a good long detox bath in my future…..

    Reply
  2. Sammi @ Grounded & Surrounded

    October 27, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    Elsie, I have been researching Epsom salt baths this past week! Your post could not have come at a better time 🙂 I am trying to find more ways to relax and I think this may be just what I need. Thank you for your “recipe”, I can’t wait to try it 🙂

    Reply
  3. Patsy Stinnett

    November 16, 2015 at 4:19 PM

    Like what I’ve seen on here. Absolutely gonna try the detox bath!

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