Burst Of Happyness : Rose Salt Bath

Bath salts benefits, not only our skin, but our entire bodies – from the inside out. The beneficial minerals in bath salts are easily absorbed into the pores and are known to cleanse and purify our skin on a molecular level, improving the skin’s radiance, tone, and texture. Salts made with essential oils offer the added benefit of aromatherapy which combines the benefits of the essential oils with the healing properties of the salt. 

KEY INGREDIENTS & THEIR BENEFITS

• Epsom Salt: A naturally occurring pure mineral compound of magnesium and sulphate, that have very powerful health benefits that can enhance the detoxification capabilities of the body (1). Magnesium helps to improve muscle and nerve function, reduces inflammation and improves blood flow and oxygenation throughout the body while sulfates are necessary building blocks for healthy joints, skin and nervous tissue (1). Epsom salts replenish the body's magnesium levels and sulphates and this combination helps to flush toxins from the body and helps build key protein molecules in the brain tissue and joints (1).

• Sea Salt: Natural purifiers that remove the toxins that block the pores of the skin. It helps the skin breathe easier, promotes better circulation, tightens the skin and improves skin texture (2). The minerals in sea salt help to promote circulation, reduce the inflammatory response, and act as a detoxifying agent and general muscle relaxant (2). Salt is much more abrasive than sugar, so we believe it is more beneficial on rough areas like heels and elbows (3).

• Powdered & Whole Rose Petals: Contains high amounts of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant (4). That can help protect skin cells from damage. The natural oils found in roses help lock moisture into the skin, keeping skin feeling smooth. Rose is especially beneficial for those with sensitive skin because the sugars in its petals create a soothing feeling (4). Rose petals boost the body’s circulation, while simultaneously purifying. (4).

• Rose Essential Oil: Rose oil supports all skin types, so even those with dry, sensitive skin will benefit from its restorative effects. When rose essential oil is used for body massages, it improves blood circulation and offers a very therapeutic feel (5). It also aids drainage of lymphatic fluids. The nervous system, glands and muscles are stimulated, which in turn enhances blood circulation. As a result, the body undergoes deep detoxification (6).

• Geranium Essential Oil: Has hydrating properties and is beneficial in the treatment of acne, dermatitis due to its antibacterial, anti-fungal properties (7). It helps purge out toxins, dirt, grime, dead cells and will calm skin inflammation by promoting blood circulation (7).

• Turmeric Oil: Usually are 60-65% alpha-curcumene (a sesquiterpene hydrocarbon), the key component in turmeric root which provides turmeric its anti-inflammatory qualities (8). If suffering from acne, turmeric oil helps unclog pores and remove scars and pigmentation (9).

• Clove Bud Oil: Clove oil works to lessen the effects of aging, due its rejuvenating and stimulating properties (10). Eugenol, the active ingredient in clove essential oil stimulates blood circulation, increasing oxygenation (10).

• Lemongrass Essential Oil: One major lemongrass essential oil benefit is its skin healing properties. Lemongrass oil is an effective cleanser for all skin types; its antiseptic and astringent properties make lemongrass oil perfect for getting even and glowing skin. It can sterilize your pores, serve as a natural toner, and strengthen your skin tissues (11).

The rose bath salts comes in a  140 gm metal tub with a screw on top. Free flowing, the bath salt is pinkish in color with granular, crystalline, coarse texture that quickly dissolves when added into water. This mineral enriched bath salt is infused with dried rose petals and essential oils that fills the room with charming, sweet, dreamy floral aroma which calms, eases stress, and soothes the senses. 

To use, take a spoonful (or two) of bath salts and pour them into the bath by holding the spoon under the faucet, allowing the bath salts to fall with the water into the tub. While pouring the bath salts into the bath, their fragrance will be released into the steam, allowing for a very fragrant bath. 

I am a fan of everything roses and I have been on the look out for rose bath salts, so when BOH listed it as one of their new launches, I grabbed it in a heartbeat. 

Bath salts help detoxify our skin. The warm water opens our pores, allowing the minerals in bath salts to deeply cleanse the skin while drawing out impurities, pollution, toxins, oil, dirt and sweat from the skin while increasing blood circulation. They also aid in the healing of dry skin, making skin soft and supple.

I have been using it in my daughters bath to make bath time feel special for her and less traumatic for me :). She loves to add it to her bath and watch the petals float around.  As for me, I just love unwinding amidst what feels like a luxuriant garden of roses after a long day. 

The bath salts not only offer genuine therapeutic benefits, but also a luxurious, organic spa experience.

Indian Earthy Naturals : Relaxing Lavender Bath Salts

After a long day, a nice long soak in a hot bath is just the ticket. Adding bath salts can enhance the experience greatly. Whether you have sore, tired feet from standing all day, or a stiff back from working at your desk, these salts can help improve the way you feel and ease away the tension. 

Adding a little salt to your water can actually help improve your circulation and also reduce tenderness. They are recommended for people with back pain, arthritis, muscle tension or spasms, and minor work and sports injuries. They're great for easing stiff, sore, muscles and aching feet and legs.

Bath salts open the pores to purify the skin, cleansing away dirt, sweat, and toxins. They aid in the healing of dry skin, making skin softer and more supple. Salts can help improve common irritations such as insect bites, minor rashes, and calluses on feet, as well as more serious skin conditions like athlete's foot, eczema, and psoriasis. High quality salts may also help improve the appearance of scars.

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KEY INGREDIENTS & THEIR BENEFITS

• Dead Sea Salts: Dead Sea Salts contain 21 minerals including magnesium, calcium, sulfur, bromide, iodine, sodium, zinc and potassium (1). These minerals are known to treat, detoxify, and cleanse our bodies.

• Magnesium: Promotes quick healing of skin tissue and provides the skin’s surface with anti-allergic elements. Also essential for cell metabolism (1).
• Bromide: Soothes skin, relaxes body muscles, and calms nerves (1).
• Iodine: Important for the correct functioning of the thyroid gland and is aids in the body's metabolic exchanges (1).
• Sulfur: A natural disinfectant (constituent of certain vitamins), sulpur is known as a powerful detoxifying agent and a powerful cleanser that has been proven to treat acne effectively (1).
• Potassium: Helps balance moisture in the skin and body, aiding in the reduction of water retention and in the nourishment of cells (1).
• Calcium: Strengthens cell membranes and cleanses pores (1).
• Sodium: Relieves stiffness and muscle cramps. Sodium is also a powerful detoxifying agent, helping cells retain nourishment and expel waste (1).
• Zinc: When applied topically, it is known to protect the skin against sunburn and windburn (1).

• Himalayan Pink Salt: The Himalayan crystal salts are also cleansing and detoxifying to the body and can help revitalise and re-energise a tired body, soothing aching muscles and joints (2). They are hydrating to skin leaving it soft and supple and are also fantastic for skin conditions such as dermatitis and psoriasis.

• Dried Lavender Buds: Lavender is well regarded for its skin healing properties. It’s beautiful scent and is thought to be very calming to the nerves. Lavender is credited with being anti-allergenic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibacterial, antispasmodic, balancing, energising, soothing, healing, toning and stimulating (3). It works well on all skin types and is effective in treating oily skin as well as acne, dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis and is thought to stimulate cellular growth and regeneration in the skin by helping the upper layer of skin rejuvenate itself (3).

• Sweet Almond Oil: Great moisturizer for skin, almond oil has a natural ability to plump and firm the skin (4). Helps in repairing, rejuvenating, as well as revitalizing damaged skin ensuring it is left feeling relaxed and looking great (5). (Learn more about the benefits of sweet almond oil HERE!).

• Lavender Essential Oil: An anti-inflammatory and circulatory stimulant. It reduces inflammation thereby causing less skin redness and blotchiness making skin appear evenly colored (6). Enhances circulatory system by causing an increase in blood flow and subsequently an increase in nutrients to the skin along with much needed oxygen to the cells (6). This is essential to healthier cells, and benefits more frequent cell turnover.

The lavender bath salt comes in a 100 gm Ziploc packaged in an attractive, reusable, earthy jute bag. I transferred the contents to a air tight container to avoid the salt reacting with the moisture trapped in the Ziploc.

The bath salts are off-whitish in color, coarse in texture with dried lavender buds dispersed throughout. Due to the dried lavender buds and lavender essential oil, the salts impart a sweet & floral aroma of lavender with herbal notes and balsamic undertones.

To use, take a handful of bath salts and pour them into the bath by holding your hand under the faucet, allowing the bath salts to fall with the water into the tub. While pouring the bath salts into the bath, their fragrance will be released into the steam, allowing for a very fragrant bath. If used as a foot soak, I follow with a foot scrub and moisturizer. 

A skin-smoothing mix of dead sea salts and organic flowers  richly infused with calming lavender essential oil, IEN's bath salts, soothes the skin while relieving minor aches. Lavender, in the meantime, is astringent and cleanses the skin.

I haven't had the chance to use these salts in my bath yet but I have used them as a foot soak with spectacular results.

For the past month, I have been on my feet more than I would have liked. My feet were in dire need of some TLC. A good 15 min soak in skin-conditioning waters scented with the relaxing botanical blend of  bath salts, rejuvenated the sore muscles while calming my senses!

My mother who is often inflicted with swollen feet tried it as a foot soak too and totally loved it. Her swelling seemed to have reduced and she enjoyed the calm and serenity the lavender fragrance brought her.

Luxurious and aromatic, these therapeutic soaks genuinely help you to calm down, de-stress, and relax those tired sore muscles. This immensely calming bath treatment works to restore balance to an overworked mind and body. A must try, in my opinion!