How to Prepare a Relaxing Bath

Sometimes, just thinking about a luxurious bath is enough to give you more motivation to get through a long day. When it’s time to finally relax, give yourself the ultimate experience. Bright candles, melodious music along with essential oils or the scent of bubble bath will bring you an extremely relaxing space. Take a slow dip in the water, close your eyes for a few minutes, or read your favorite magazine.

Table of Contents

Prepare the bath

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Start by cleaning your bathtub for the best experience. You will not be able to relax if you bathe in a dirty bathtub. Even if you’ve just cleaned the tub, it’s a good idea to spend some time using a damp cloth to wipe away any dirt or hair that’s stuck in the tub.

It’s also a good idea to wipe over the tub after you shower, as this will help limit foam and soap scum that builds up over time.

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Flush the tub with hot water while preparing other things. You should use water so hot that you can see the steam rising, but not so hot that you can’t put your hands in the water. Don’t forget to close the drain plug before flushing the tub!

You can always add hot water to the tub while in the shower if you want warmer water.

Warning: If you are pregnant, you should take a warm bath instead of hot water. When the temperature in the water exceeds 39°C or feels dizzy, you should get out of the bath, wait for the water to cool a bit, and then continue bathing. ^{[1] X Research Source}

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Add a foaming shower gel or bath bomb for an aromatherapy treatment. You can make your own bubble bath, bath bombs, or buy them at the store. The bubble bath will give you a bubble bath experience that is both enjoyable and relaxing; Bath bombs will create a colorful shimmering bath. ^{[2] X Research Source}

You should pour 1/8 cup (30 ml) of foaming body wash into your tub while you’re flushing the tub. The stream of water will help dissolve the shower gel and create a lather.

Create a relaxing space

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Create a relaxing playlist to play in the shower. If you want to relax, you should not play fast or loud music. Choose music with no lyrics or background music for a pleasant, calming effect.

Many music channels have their own pre-made playlists or relaxing tracks. You can use the keyword “relaxing music” to search.

Tip: Look for “zen,” “yoga,” or “meditation” music. These songs will help you clear your mind and relax.

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Tidy up the furniture to make the space more tidy. Clear your dirty clothes, cosmetics, toys and all other things that take up space on the bathroom shelf, put them in a drawer if needed, or take them to another room. Don’t let sitting in the tub and looking up, stress you out because everything needs to be cleaned up!

If possible, take 10-15 minutes to clean the bathroom before showering. Doing so will make it easier for you to relax.

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Use a bathtub stand to keep items dry. You will have room to store your drinks, snacks, books and other belongings. Put the pedestal on top of the bathtub while it’s flushing and stack your utensils on it, when the water is full, everything will be ready.

You can buy a bathtub stand that has a shelf to hold books or magazines, a slot for a wine glass, and more.

Relax in the bath

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Apply a skin care mask before entering the bath. You can make your own or buy a mask at a store. If you have long hair, tie it back to avoid entanglement. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

You can make your own face mask at home from avocado, honey, olive oil, coconut oil and even egg whites.

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Enjoy a glass of wine and sip on your favorite food while soaking in the tub. Take this opportunity to treat yourself to something special that you wouldn’t normally eat. Chocolate or candy are probably the two most popular bath treats, but you can choose whatever you want! However, avoid foods that can fall into the bath water.

If you don’t drink alcohol, you can use another drink! Carbonated water is also very tasty and has a lot of flavors. You can also enjoy coffee or tea in the shower, making sure not to let hot drinks burn you.

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Pamper yourself with a good book or magazine. Prepare a book you love but still don’t have time to read or buy an interesting magazine and enjoy a moment in this private time.

Have a dry hand towel ready so you don’t get the book or magazine wet.

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Use a body scrub to exfoliate and moisturize your skin after a long day. You can buy or make your own exfoliator at home. When soaking in the bath, take about 2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 45 ml) of the exfoliant and apply it evenly to the arms and legs in a circular motion, then rinse. ^{[6] X Research Sources}

You can use an exfoliant at any time in the shower, but if you don’t want to bathe in the scrub, use it near the end of the shower.

Advice

If you don’t like the cold feeling when the porcelain tub is pressed against your skin, invest in a waterproof pillow to lie on in the bath.

Warning

If you feel dizzy while taking a shower, be careful when you step out of the tub, too hot water can affect your blood pressure.

Things you need

Prepare the bath

Clean towel
Cleaning tools (optional)
Foaming bath milk
Bath bomb
Oil
Base oil
Epsom salt

Create a relaxing space

Music player
Bathtub stand
Candle
Matches or lighters

Relax in the bath

Mask
Food and drinks
Books or magazines
Body scrub
Towel

Steps

Prepare the bath

Create a relaxing space

Relax in the bath

Advice

Warning

Things you need

Prepare the bath

Create a relaxing space

Relax in the bath

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