Everyone loves a warm, relaxing bath. But not everyone knows how to properly create a relaxing bathroom experience. Some believe that the warmer the bath, the better the experience. However, that's not always the case.Still, there are a few steps that you should take before taking a bath in order maximise your chances of relaxing in peace! Here are the top 4 tips that will guarantee your most relaxing bath yet!

Adjust the Water Temperature

Contrary to popular belief, hot baths aren’t your best option when it comes to relaxing. Whenever the temperature of the water is too high, the nervous system reacts to the heat stress and causes your heart rate to increase and your blood pressure to decrease. These changes appear at temperatures higher than 40° Celsius, and can lead to serious health problems. The recommended temperature for the most relaxing bath is anywhere between 35° and 37° Celsius, which are temperatures that are very close to the core temperature of the human body.

Use Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy has been used for relaxation purposes for thousands of years. Candles, essential oils, and many other natural products can be used efficiently to easily induce a state of relaxation. Due to the myriad of choices that are at your disposal, you can use different products and scents every time you take a bath, and never experience the same aroma twice, unless you want to. In the past years, there have been studies suggesting that certain aromatherapy products may even have health benefits outside of the already known relaxation benefit. With a little bit of research, you can actually improve your overall health level while relaxing.

Set Up Mood Lighting

Mood lights are a very effective way to induce relaxation. The brain senses bright lights differently than dim lights. Dimmer lights produce less stress when you’re trying to relax, thus it will be easier for you to reach your maximum relaxation potential. Furthermore, studies have shown that different colours have different positive impacts on your brain. Finding mood lights that glow in a colour that helps you relax can really turn your bath into one of the most relaxing experiences you’ve ever had. However, you don’t always have to use specially designed mood lights. Candles also deliver a low light, which has the same relaxing effect.

Apply Face Masks & Other Treatments

When you’re taking a relaxing bath you shouldn’t only focus on relaxing your brain. Your skin and hair should also be taken care of. The humid environment caused by a hot bath can have a positive impact on the health of your skin and hair. Applying a clay mask for ~10 minutes is a great skin treatment for your face. Remember that different types of clay have different effects. Moreover, a hair mask that you apply for ~20 minutes will increase the strength, health, and hydration of your hair.