Detox baths (Home Spa)– My healing secrets revealed! – PART 3

SEAWEED BATH – Detoxifying, Anti-cellulite and Anti-ageing

Soak Time: 20- 40min (once a week)

Cost: $1.50 for 100gm pack
My Rating :  ★★★★★

Seaweed bath 

Seaweed bath an excellent way to take in iodine therapy. A hot seaweed bath is like a wet steam sauna only better! The rejuvenating effects of eliminating toxins from the body can refresh us physically and mentally. Seaweed treatments are associated with body toning, slimming and the release of toxins.

I have been using seaweeds since last year when I first discovered that they were edible! I eat them, I bathe in them, I make facial masks with them, I love them! I must have been a mermaid in my last life!!

Seaweed helps in toning up body muscle and speeding up the metabolism. They improve circulation and eject the toxins out of the body. Seaweed therapy also aids in providing relief from skin conditions such as dry skin, itchiness, flaky skin etc.

How it works?

Dried Seaweed

As you soak, the gel from the seaweed will transfer onto your skin. This coating increases perspiration to release toxins from your system and replaces them with minerals. It also helps to rejuvenate your skin, de-stress, stimulate and help weight loss, reduce the appearance of cellulite and relax the whole body and mind.

How to take a seaweed bath

You can buy seaweed at any supermarket. Its cheap and readily available. Run very hot water over the  half a packet(50gm) seaweed in the tub. When the dried seaweed starts absorbing water it fils the tub it to the point that you will be covered with the slimy stuff when you recline. 

The leaves will turn green and the water will turn a rich brown as the plants release their minerals.. I usually like the water to be hot enough to soak in it.  This coating increases perspiration to release toxins from your system and replaces them with minerals. ( You can also throw in the seaweed into a big muslin cloth before putting it in the tub to avoid clogging of the bath tub drain)

Rubbing your skin with the seaweed during the bath stimulates circulation, smoothens the body, and removes wastes coming out on the skin surface. A seaweed bath can help maintain hormone balance for a more youthful body. Also, your skin tone, skin color are almost immediately noticeable from the iodine and potassium absorption.

The bath smells fishy but a shower after the soak will take care of the stench.

Benefits of Seaweed bath:

•                Seaweed baths re-hydrate your skin, restore skin tone, skin elasticity and vitality

•                Seaweed baths detoxify, cleanse and naturally smooth and moisturize

•                Seaweed boosts circulation

•                Seaweed releases excess body fluids, reduces water retention

•                Seaweed baths relieve stress and anxiety

•                Seaweed baths will reduce cellulite

•                Seaweed is naturally anti-ageing

•                Seaweed is rich in minerals and contains Iodine or Iodine-Protein which helps boost and regulate the body’s metabolism – this helps with weight control, fatigue

So if you find yourself returning from a ramble or just simply want to relax, rejuvenate and pamper yourself then a Seaweed Bath could be just what you need!!