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Discover the Secret Recipe for a Refreshing Ginger Bath and Rejuvenating Body Scrub
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Last weekend, I made a spontaneous decision to try a 3-day juice cleanse. #detoxlife Before this, I had only ever dabbled in detoxing by reading GOOP. #gwynethpaltrowproblems By halfway through day one, I was feeling exhausted, irritable, and I had a pounding headache. (The freezing weather and my three hyperactive kids who desperately need to go back to school may have played a part.) It was the perfect opportunity to escape for an hour-long detox soak in the tub. #selfcare #detoxbath
Detox Scrub + Bath Recipe
To start, I decided to create a detox scrub. Based on my research, Epsom salts seemed to be a key component of detox baths, so I mixed that with another detox favorite, ginger, to make a dry scrub. #epsomsalt #gingerdetoxginger Detox baths, as an ancient practice, have incorporated ginger due to its notable anti-oxidant properties and its ability to protect against aging. Ginger has also been historically used to even out skin tone and combat hyperpigmentation in various cultural traditions. #gingerbenefits
To avoid making a mess, I stood on a large towel while applying the scrub. I scooped some into my hand and started with my feet, working my way upward. However, it’s important to refrain from scrubbing sensitive areas or areas with active acne, as excessive rubbing may worsen breakouts. #beautytips
I found that pulsing the Epsom salt in a food processor made it easier on the skin, but it can still be a bit messy. Take your time and savor the invigorating scent of fresh ginger. I tend to rush and end up with half of the scrub leftover, which serves as a reminder to slow down and enjoy the process. #selfcare
Before beginning the scrub, I started filling the bath with hot water. The combination of heat and ginger helped induce sweating, which is crucial for eliminating toxins from the body. Additionally, sweating opens up pores and promotes muscle relaxation. For an extra detox boost, you can drink ginger tea before bathing. #sweatitout #gingertea
On the positive side, the bath worked wonders for my headache. In fact, I felt absolutely amazing afterward. The downside? I was absolutely famished! Kale juice simply wasn’t going to satisfy my hunger. Nobody’s perfect, right? #detoxresults #hangry
Have you ever tried a juice cleanse or taken a detox bath? Let me know about your experiences! #detoxjourney
Ginger Detox Body Scrub + Bath
Draw out toxins by using an invigorating body scrub and indulging in a long soak in this ginger detox bath.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Active Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Body Scrub
Cuisine: DIY
Yield: 1 application
Author: Stephanie Gerber
Cost: $5
Materials:
– Ginger Body Scrub
– 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
– ½ cup Epsom salt
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Notes:
Before you start scrubbing, begin filling the bath with hot water. The heat and ginger will help induce sweating, which aids in the elimination of toxins. Sweating also helps unclog pores and relaxes muscles. To enhance the detox effect, you can drink ginger tea before bathing.
This post has been medically reviewed by Dr. Rina Mary Allawh, M.D., a dermatologist specializing in adult and pediatric medical dermatology, skin cancer treatment, and cosmetic dermatology. Learn more about Hello Glow’s medical review board here. As always, this is not personal medical advice, and we recommend consulting with your doctor.
Photos by Ana-Maria Stanciu #detoxrecipe
Last weekend, on a bit of a whim, I decided to sign up for a 3-day juice cleanse. Before this, the closest I had ever gotten to detoxing was reading GOOP.
Midway through day one I was tired and cranky with a killer headache. (The 7 degree weather and 3 crazy kids who desperately need to go back to school might have contributed.) It was the perfect time to escape for an hour-long detox soak in the tub.
Detox Scrub + Bath Recipe
First, I started with a detox scrub. Everything I read about detox baths included Epsom salts so I combined that with another detox favorite, ginger, to make a dry scrub. Because you can pretty much cure whatever ails you with ginger.
Ginger has notable anti-oxidant properties and has been incorporated in the cosmetic and skin care industry as a result of its use to protect against aging. Ginger has historically been used for hyperpigmentation and evening out skin tone in various cultural practices.
You’ll want to stand on a large towel to catch the scrub because it gets a little messy. Then scoop some in your hand, and starting with your feet, work upward. Do not scrub sensitive areas or in areas of active acne as there is a frictional component of acne (persistent rubbing and massaging may trigger further acne breakouts).
Pulsing it in the food processor makes the Epsom salt much easier on the skin, but still. Take your time and enjoy the smell of fresh ginger. I tend to rush and have half the scrub left at the end. That’s always a good reminder to relax and go over things again.
Before you start scrubbing, start filling the bath with hot water. The heat and the ginger will make you sweat! Which is pretty much the goal, right? Because sweating is how the body eliminates toxins. Plus it also helps unclog your pores and relax the muscles.
You can drink ginger tea before bathing to enhance the detox effect.
On the plus side, the bath worked wonders on my headache. In fact, I felt down right amazing. The downside? I was ravenous! And kale juice was not going to cut it. Nobody’s perfect, right?
Have you ever juice cleansed? Or taken a detox bath? Let me know how it went!
Ginger Detox Body Scrub + Bath
Draw out toxins with an invigorating body scrub and a long soak in this ginger detox bath.
Yield: 1 application
Cost: $5
Materials
Ginger Body Scrub
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- ½ cup Epsom salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Notes
You can drink ginger tea before bathing to enhance the detox effect.
This post was medically reviewed by Dr. Rina Mary Allawh, M.D., a dermatologist who performs adult and pediatric medical dermatology, skin cancer treatment and cosmetic dermatology. Learn more about Hello Glow’s medical review board here. As always, this is not personal medical advice and we recommend that you talk with your doctor.
Photos by Ana-Maria Stanciu