Cheap Thrill: Dr. Teals Epsom Salt for your Bath

Ok so if you've read my blog, then you already know I'm a total bath person.... as in every night of my life pretty much.  It's the way I wind down, relax, and have alone time.  So, for that reason, I'm always searching for bath products and aromatherapy items to make my bath time more enjoyable (and relaxing!).  Pictured above are two of my faves, although there are other scents.

I stumbled across Dr. Teals at Walgreens of all places.  I love epsom salt baths to relieve sore muscles (and throughout my pregnancy I desperately needed to relieve my sore back!), so I went through so many expensive bath salts (which... don't be fooled... I still love! Especially THESE). However, I wanted a cheaper option for almost every day use.  After using the regular non-scented, store-brand epsom salts for awhile, I came across these.  They run you about $6 for a bag.  

For storage, I store mine in a glass jar with a cork on the top.  I usually add about half a cup to a cup per bath.  You can get these glass jars at a craft store or search online...

The Benefits of Taking a Bath with Dead Sea Salts

I know I've said this before somewhere on this blog, but I will repeat myself- I absolutely, positively love taking baths.  There is nothing like a warm hot bath at the end of the day.  

Besides the relaxation factor, baths can be incredibly beneficial to your health.  I love Ahava's Dead Sea Salt Mineral Bath (as you can see from the below picture, I am almost out!).  I put a couple handful in my tub at the end of a long day (ESPECIALLY when I'm sore from working out).  Taking one of these mineral baths just puts me in a different state of mind- I almost feel like I'm at the spa.  Sure, there are tons of mineral bath options out there, but Ahava's factory is actually in the Dead Sea region.  If you can't make it to the actual Dead Sea, this is the next best thing...

So, what are the benefits?  How is salt from the Dead Sea any different from regular salt?

• The waters of the Dead Sea have been renowned for their healing properties since ancient times.  Flavius wrote 2,000 years ago that the salts from the Dead Sea heal the human body.
• Approximately 27% of the Dead Sea is comprised of various salts (as compared to 3 or 4% in normal sea water).  This salt is comprised of magnesium, potassium, calcium chloride, and bromides in addition to just sodium.
• Softens skin.
• Increases blood circulation.
• Detoxifies skin... the minerals extract toxins from your body.
• Helps alleviate redness and irritation from acne.
• Reduces muscle aches and pains.
• Relieves symptoms of psoriasis.
• Relieves symptoms of osteoarthritis and tendonitis.
• Heals dry and cracked skin.
• Some studies say it reduces wrinkles.

To Purchase with Free Shipping:

• AHAVA Deadsea Mineral Bath Salt, Natural, 32 oz.

references: livestrong.com, saltworks.us

Bath Time

Fact:  I take a bath- not a shower, A BATH- every day of my life.  Yes, I shower sometimes too, but there is nothing like getting in a hot bubble bath at the end of the day for me.  I might even be a little OCD about it.  Doesn't matter how exhausted I am, I will take my bath and get clean before hopping into bed!

So I'm going to share with you one of my indulgences.  LUSH Cosmetics... and their bath goodies.  Not only do they change the color of your bath water, they are either bubbly, fizzy, or create a rich oil for your skin.... some of the Bath Bombs even do all of these! Even better, all of their stuff is made with fresh fruits, veggies, and essential oils.

All of their products make your skin SOOO soft and make you smell so good.  The bath bombs and such are a little pricey, but they're so huge that you can break them up and use a chunk at a time.

Purchase Lush Bath Bombs.