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5 Ways to Make Your Bath 100% More Relaxing

Bath salts can have therapeutic effects. Sprinkle these soaks under warm running water, swoosh to combine, and sit a spell.

By Cindy Hatcher
Updated March 05, 2018
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AVEDA STRESS-FIX SOAKING SALTS

Courtesy of Aveda

A combination of sugar and mineral-rich salts melts away while sunflower oil moisturizes and nurtures skin. The soothing aromas of lavender, lavandin, and clary sage linger.

Cost: $42 
Get it: aveda.com

INDIE LEE GRAPEFRUIT CITRUS BATH SOAK

Courtesy of Indie Lee

The special blend of Dead Sea, Himalayan pink, and Atlantic and Pacific sea salts will refresh tired spirits while grapefruit and orange peel oils help detoxify and soften skin.

Cost: $28
Get it:  indielee.com

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HERBIVORE COCONUT MILK BATH SOAK

Courtesy of Herbivore

If silky, soft skin is your ultimate goal, this is the soak for you. Coconut milk powder yields a finer grain than the other options, and the addition of vanilla makes for a sweet aroma.

Cost: $18
Get it: herbivorebotanicals.com

FRENCH GIRL ROSEMARY MINT SEA SOAK

Courtesy of French Girl

Four varieties of salt—including Epsom and Himalayan pink—help soothe tired muscles, and scents of peppermint, lavender, and rosemary give a refreshing lift.

Cost: $18
Get it:  frenchgirlorganics.com

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BURT'S BEES THERAPEUTIC BATH CRYSTALS

Courtesy of Burt's Bees

This wallet-friendly option is worth its weight in ahhhh. Sea salts offer soothing nutrients and minerals for skin and muscles, and lemon and eucalyptus oils awaken and invigorate the senses.

Cost: $10
Get it:  burtsbees.com