Baths are a great way to unwind, relax, and relieve muscle pain, but there is a secret art to getting them just right. Check out this quick guide to conjuring a magical bath experience.
A Vessel
Dear reader, this may come as a surprise, but to take a bath, you need some sort of receptacle that can contain the water in which you will be bathing. Revelatory as this may be, rest assured The Palmer has you covered. Our apartments feature large soaking garden tubs ideal for drawing splendid baths. Now that we’ve cleared that mystery out of the way, let’s get to the fun stuff!
Bubbles
Bubbles! Bubbles are plain fun, but they’re also practical, as they help you get clean and keep the water warm. You can use a DIY recipe to craft the ideal suds for your soak or find a store-bought solution at the local grocery. To get those picturesque, bulbous bubbles we all desire, use this guide and learn how to really lather it up!
Bath Salts
Typically made from epsom salt, bath salts are an easy way to up your bath game. Toss a pinch of salt into the bath, and it’ll quickly dissolve in warm water. You can buy readymade salts in a variety of fragrances, or you can be frugal and purchase a bag of unscented epsom salt, adding essential oils to customize the scent to your preferences. Be sure to purchase therapeutic-grade carrier oils if you go this route.
Treats
Why not indulge yourself in a little bit of the bubbly while soaking in a bubble bath? Pour yourself a glass of champagne, prosecco, or sparkling mineral water. After all, you’ve got to stay hydrated while soaking in that hot water! Don’t forget to bring a bite of chocolate or two. Who’s counting?
You can sit your treats on a bath tray if you’d like to get fancy, but bath trays get in the way when you get the urge to swirl around the tub – or is that just us? Either way, a simple coaster and saucer by or on the side of the tub will serve you just as well and cost you much less!
Rubber Ducky
Everyone knows rubber duckies are the bathtaker’s best friend. But did you know they can also be quite useful? Many manufacturers make rubber ducks that double as thermometers, helping you ensure the water temperature is to your liking.
Candles
Light some candles and turn off the lights to really set the mood for ultimate relaxation. You can usually pick up a big bag of unscented tea candles for a fair price, or you can go all out and find scented candles that make your heart sing.
Bath Pillow
Plain and simple, a bath pillow gives you next-level comfort. Consider it an essential part of your self-care routine.
Music
There exists an album that pairs with a bath unlike any other. Playful, sensual, and empowering, we are of course speaking about Butterfly by Mariah Carey. Trust us on this one. This sonic treasure will turn an otherwise so-so bath experience into a genuine metamorphosis! We usually end with the penultimate track, Mariah’s cover of Prince’s “The Beautiful Ones.” It doesn’t get any better than that!
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