How to detox your body with natural ingredients
Detox baths are great for drawing out toxins and impurities from your body.
In this article I’ve put together some of my favorite detox bath recipes that you can make at home using some simple ingredients.
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Why is detoxing necessary?
Every day we’re confronted by toxins – air pollution, cigarette smoke, pesticides and artificial ingredients in our food, cosmetics, perfumes – toxins are everywhere.
Over time these toxins accumulate in our cells and fat tissue, which increases inflammation and puts extra stress on the liver and other organs, so regular detoxing is extremely important.
Taking a detox bath is a great way to relax and unwind while drawing out toxins and impurities.
Depending on the ingredients, detox baths can also help to ease insomnia, relieve arthritis pain, open congested sinuses and top up your magnesium levels.
Before taking a detox bath, it’s important to ensure that you’re properly hydrated.
Common detoxifying bath ingredients
Epsom Salt
Epsom salt
is also known as magnesium sulfate, a naturally occurring mineral compound.
Magnesium helps the muscles to relax and sulfate is beneficial for the joints.
Epsom salt baths are a popular remedy for muscle aches and pains, arthritis, swollen feet, bruises, sprains and fibromyalgia.
Magnesium flakes
Magnesium flakes
contain magnesium chloride, which is absorbed by the body more effectively than Epsom salts, so they’re helpful for anyone with a magnesium deficiency.
Magnesium flakes can be substituted for Epsom salts in any of the bath recipes listed below.
Bentonite Clay
Bentonite clay
has a negative ionic charge and absorption abilities, which pull positively-charged ions like pesticides and heavy metals from the bloodstream for elimination.
Bentonite clay also contains a range of minerals including calcium, copper, iron, zinc, and potassium.
Baking Soda
Baking soda
is a
common ingredient used to detoxify the body and it is highly alkalizing.
Essential Oils
Lavender essential oil
is calming, relaxing and helpful for insomnia and anxiety.
Peppermint essential oil
is invigorating and helps with allergies, tension headaches and alertness.
Orange essential oil
is uplifting and helpful for anxiety and agitation.
Lavender Detox Bath
This is a detoxifying bath that will help to relax your muscles and calm your nervous system.
- ¼ cup sea salt or Himalayan rock salt
- ¼ cup Epsom salts
- ¼ cup baking soda
- 10 drops of lavender essential oil
Add all ingredients to a warm bath and soak for 30 minutes.
Headache or Sinus Congestion Detox Bath
This bath is ideal for when you’re suffering from a cold or headache.
- 1 cup Epsom salts
- 10 drops peppermint oil
- 5 drops eucalyptus oil
Add all ingredients to a warm bath and soak for 30 minutes.
Dry Skin Detox Bath
This bath is helpful during the winter months or whenever your skin is dry.
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 cups Epsom salts
Add both ingredients to a warm bath and soak for 30 minutes.
Detoxifying Bentonite Clay Bath
This bath helps to draw out toxins.
- ¼ cup bentonite clay
- 1 cup Epsom salts
Add both ingredients to a warm bath and soak for 30 minutes.
Anti-inflammatory Ginger Detox Bath
This bath helps to reduce inflammation, improve digestion and increase blood circulation.
½ cup freshly grated ginger or 1 teaspoon of powdered ginger
Add the ginger to a warm bath and soak for 30 minutes.
It’s normal to continue sweating for an hour or two after this bath. You can take a cool shower to reduce the sweating if you like.
If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, a liver condition, a history of heart disease or if you’re pregnant or taking blood thinning medication, this bath may not be suitable for you.
I hope you found these detox bath recipes helpful.
Have you tried adding any other natural ingredients to your detox baths? Let me know in the comments below.
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