Herbal Bath teas can have lots of different functions, from easing sore muscles, increasing circulation to providing complete relaxation. Your bathroom will also smell amazing! They use 100% natural ingredients, many of which can be found in your store cupboard, are kind to the body and can reduce stress levels.
You can use different types of actual ‘tea’ including black tea, green tea or chamomile tea. Tea itself is full of antioxidants, helping to balance your skin and can even be beneficial in helping skin conditions like body acne.
Black tea helps to reduce inflammation, making it the perfect choice to soothe skin. If you suffer from body acne then try soaking in a tub of black tea as it’s extremely cleansing and helps to close the pores. Black tea can also help heal your skin, so it’s brilliant if you have sunburn, bites or irritation.
Green tea is jam packed with antioxidants so is an amazing anti ageing soak. It also helps to reduce muscle pain, soothing and softening skin at the same time. Chamomile tea is known for it’s relaxing and calming properties and it has similar effects on the skin, soothing irritated and sensitive skin.
But you don’t really want to just chuck some tea bags in a bath and step in – you want to make this a pampering ‘time for me’ moment so let’s see what else we can mix these with to create the best outcome.
Feel free to mix and match, experiment with different salts, oils, herbs and essential oils until you discover the recipe that makes you happiest!
The following recipes make it as easy as possible for you – because if you’re anything like me – I don’t want to spend half an hour steeping something before I can take the plunge!
RECIPES
Dry Skin Bath Tea:
This tea will restore and balance your skin.
- Contents of 1 chamomile tea bag
- 100g powdered milk (or vegan alternative)
- 100g oats
- 100g Epsom salts or pink Himalayan sea salt
- Tablespoon of lavender flowers
- 20 drops of lavender, geranium or frankincense essential oils (combine these however you wish!)
- Biodegradable tea bags (available online)
Method:
Combine the dry ingredients together and mix well. Slowly add the essential oils and mix thoroughly. Spoon into the tea bags – tie the top.
Run a nice warm bath and add the tea bag – stir around a little, lie back and relax!
Uplifting / Anti-inflammatory Bath Tea:
- Contents of 1 black tea bag
- 100g dried rose buds
- 100g dried lavender flowers
- 100g dead sea salts
- Tablespoon dried hops
- 20 drops of essential oils
Choose from the following essential oils depending on what your body needs right now:
Decreasing fatigue: peppermint, spearmint, sweet orange, lemon or rosemary
Improving mood: bergamot, grapefruit, frankincense, or myrrh
Inflammation-fighting / muscle pain: rosemary, peppermint, lavender, bergamot or thyme
Method:
Combine the dry ingredients together and mix well. Slowly add the essential oils and mix thoroughly. Spoon into the tea bags – tie the top.
Run a nice warm bath and add the tea bag – stir around a little, lie back and relax!
Anti-ageing Bath Tea
- Contents of 3 green tea bags
- 200g Epsom salts
- 100g dried lavender flowers
- 100g dead sea salts
- 20 drops of essential oils
Method:
Combine the dry ingredients together and mix well. Slowly add the essential oils and mix thoroughly. Spoon into the tea bags – tie the top.
Run a nice warm bath and add the tea bag – stir around a little, lie back and relax!
If you’re wondering how long to ‘brew’ your bath tea, or how hot the bath water should be – it’s completely up to you! I would never recommend having your water too hot as it can dry out your skin, going against what you’re trying to achieve. These tea bags are completely natural so there really isn’t a strict time limit on how long you soak for. Just lie back and make the most of your little bit of ‘me’ time.
Take care,
