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How to Take a Bath. Take tub time to new heights of relaxation with these tips. You will need
Natural-bristle body brush Thermometer Two washcloths Moisturizer Bath salts Essential
oil Herbs, dried or fresh Powdered milk Beer and a loofah. Pregnant women should not take
hot baths, and people with high blood pressure, heart disease, or kidney problems should not
add Epsom salt to their bathwater. Step 1. Plan your bath. To promote sleep, take your
bath 90 minutes before bedtime, and because the hot water can dry your skin, don’t
soak for more than 20 minutes. Step 2. If you plan to use bath salts, add them as you
start to run your bath so that they dissolve completely. Use one cup for every 60 pounds
you weigh. Step 3. As the tub fills, keep track of the temperature with a thermometer.
You want the water to be about 100° Fahrenheit, which is ideal for relaxing muscles. Step
4. While your tub is filling, take a natural-bristle body brush and gently rub your skin from your
feet to your neck with upward strokes. This loosens dead skin and helps your body expel
toxins. Step 5. Dip a clean washcloth in cold water and lay it on the side of the tub, so
you can put it on your forehead if you start to feel too hot. Step 6. Just before the tub
is filled, add any extras, like a diluted essential oil, fresh or dried herbs tied in
a piece of muslin or cheesecloth, one or two cups of powdered milk, or even a few bottles
of beer, which is the bath additive of choice in some Czech Republic spas. Milk contains
lactic acid, a natural alpha hydroxyl acid that loosens dead skin. Step 7. Make tub time
special by lighting candles, putting on some music, and pouring yourself a nightcap. Step
8. Toward the end of your bath, vigorously scrub your skin with a washcloth or loofah.
Step 9. Take a quick cold shower to rinse off and tighten the skin. Step 10. Liberally
apply moisturizer while your skin is still damp. Did you know The world record for playing
Monopoly in a bathtub is 99 hours.