When the weather outside is frightful…just sink into a warm bath. “It is said that bathing soothes the mind and body, revives the senses, and invigorates the soul,” begins Karl Petzke and Sara Slavin’s book, The Art of Bathing, and it’s true—a cozy soak can feel as nourishing and comforting as a nice, long hug. Check out these bath products designed to lead you gently to la-la-land.
Try the rolling bath products to help you relax:
Space NK Midnight Milk Soak
Free of parabens, mineral oil, synthetic colors, and other harsh chemicals, this soak soothes skin with sweet almond and castor oils, active milk polypeptides, and sugar. The interesting mix of lily, violet, and geranium notes with a base of cedar and sweet vanilla encourages floating away. $30, www.spacenk.com
Bhaktiveda Aromatic Bath Salts
Purified natural sea salt mingles with traditional Indian herbal ingredients to create a relaxing pre-bedtime bath that’s been formulated using the principles of Ayurveda. Ashwagandha (or Indian ginseng), bark from Himalayan Evergreen trees, and nourishing Indian Rose Essence help balance and center both body and mind. $25
SpaRitual Instinctual Organic Bath Salts
Using ginger, locally harvested California sea salts, Corylus clay, and Epsom and Dead Seat salts, this 70 percent organic mixture is designed to stimulate the Root Chakra, which in turn will help ease physical and emotional pain and discomfort. When the Root Chakra is blocked, it is said to cause muscle aches, increased stress, and lack of concentration, but once treated, it.can impart a sense of stability and balance. $22, www.skinstore.com
SheaMoisture Organic Lavender & Wild Orchid
Joint & Muscle Relief Dead Sea Salt Soak Originally from Liberia, SheaMoisture founders Richelieu Dennis and Nyema Tubman have gone from selling homemade soaps on the streets of New York City to overseeing a responsible and ethical natural-based beauty and personal care line that’s found in major stores like Target. This new soak uses Dead Sea Salts and a combination of natural oils to help release lactic acid build-up, increase circulation, and calm the nervous system. SheaMoisture also has soaks to combat congestion and eczema, both of which can flare up in the winter. $9.99, www.sheamoisture.com