Easily Turn the Bath Into the Ultimate in Self Care for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day has traditionally been about couples showing their love to each other. But it’s also about people showing their appreciation for themselves. It’s an excuse to practice some self-care through relaxation, stress relief, and methods for calming the mind. Perhaps the most stereotypical form of relaxation and stress relief involves a nice, warm bath. But it’s a stereotype for a reason. With a few creative yet easy techniques, anyone can turn their plain old bathtub into a shrine to self-care for Valentine’s Day.
Different Types of Bathtubs
Many people think that a bathtub is a bathtub. By definition, it’s a basin for holding water that’s large enough to fit one or more people in for bathing. But things get a little more involved in that, especially with all the different kinds of bathtubs available today.
Freestanding tubs come in many shapes and sizes, but the most popular are claw-foot tubs. These evince a kind of classic elegance that’s unmatched in bathrooms today. But they also come with solid bases instead of four legs. Homeowners that want a little more room in the tub can choose the large “soup bowl” style freestanding tubs sometimes seen in luxury homes.
Of course, the classic drop-in tubs are also a favourite because they allow for a seamless blending into the rest of the bathroom. Drop-in tubs can also come with water jets and be designed as walk-up tubs. There’s something for everyone when it comes to bathtub types.
Aromatherapy, Music Therapy, and Chromotherapy
Combining the nice relaxing effects of a hot bath with some other forms of self-care is always an excellent idea. One of the most well-known ways to help people relax in the bath is aromatherapy. Essentially this is the use of pleasant smells to create a sense of well-being. This can be done by adding scented bath oils, bath salts, bubble bath, or bath bombs.
Add music therapy to this, and the potential for relaxation only gets better. The type of music one chooses can vary depending on personal preference, but most commonly, people pick something soft that will help them relax and relieve stress. Finally, adding chromotherapy, which is the use of coloured lights on the visible spectrum, completes the experience. Even just using relaxing lighting (like candles) in the bathroom is a good way to increase well-being.
Not a Fan of Baths? Showers Can Relax You, Too
People that don’t necessarily like sitting in a bathtub need not worry. In fact, adding many of the same relaxation techniques to a shower can help people relax in much the same way. Incense, scented candles, essential oils, or a particular body wash can provide aromatherapy. Relaxing lighting outside the shower can contribute to the mood, and playing relaxing or enjoyable music during the shower can help people center themselves and wash away the stress of their everyday lives.
While Valentine’s Day is a great excuse for self-care, any day can be a day to relax in the shower or bath!
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