I love being in the bath, I love being in or near to water - as a water sign (Cancerian), if I am stressed, worn out, over tired, feeling unwell or anxious, water is something that instantly soothes and calms. Verdant Alchemy have some of the best bath salts I have used, I say it a lot, but bath salts are very much underrated and yet they do so much!
The Mineral Bath Salts Collection, described as being the gift of calm and relaxation this Christmas, features three of the brands favourite potent bath salts. These mineral bath salts are specifically formulated to bring balance to busy lives and create a calm sanctuary at home. Given the year we have all had for 2020, I think we could all do with some of this in our lives.
Verdant Alchemy bath salts are rooted in aromatherapy, and each fragrance has a functional purpose of helping elevate your well-being. Whether it is to help you breathe easy, drift off, or ascent to a higher place- our bath salts will nourish your mind, body and soul.
Inside the box are three sachets of the bath salts in Ascent, Yoga Om and Breathe in. If you chose to add to your gift collection, there are further offerings of Deep Drift, Drift Off and Detox, to complete the entire set.
I have used all three of these varieties of bath salts so far and each one has its own purpose depending on your mood. Each Bath Salt has a purpose and a reason which I really like and with it comes the addition of essential oils.
Ascent with Himalayan Bath Salts are designed to be energising and uplifting making them perfect if you are feeling quite low in energy and need a pick-me-up. Using a natural blend of 84 precious minerals which includes Iodine, Phosphorus, Chromium, Vanadium, Magnesium and Iron which all control your body’s ability to generate and transport energy, plus you will find Copper, Chromium, Cobalt and of course Sodium which all contribute to your metabolism and help maintain and support healthy blood flow.
Added to the minerals is rose geranium and ho-leaf oils which promote mental wellbeing and are also known for their uplifting properties. Then we have lavender oil soothes and calms the soul.
Yoga Om Bath Salts, known as the recovery bath salts are designed to aid recovery, reduce inflammation and are perfect for achy joints and sore muscles. The perfect post yoga treat, these salts are inspired by the tropical scents of Bali yoga retreats. Warm baths are brilliant at promoting blood flow to help improve recovery, and magnesium baths help reduce inflammation via a process called osmotherapy. As I have an ankle injury, I've been told to bathe as much as I can with a magnesium based product to help with the inflammation.
Added to these salts is a blend of lemongrass, basil & grapefruit oils which smell delightful and are there for their uplifting properties that boosts energy when you are feeling drained.
Breathe In, known as the powerful decongestant and immunity booster, these salts are the ones you need if you are feeling under the weather, have a cold or just feel as though illness is on its way. Using a host of minerals, which I've mentioned in the two previous options such as Iron and Zinc, which in the Dead Sea salt helps to facilitate the carrying of oxygen in the blood, boosting health and speeding up recovery. As you can see, they are designed to help you relax which in turns helps the body to heal, perfect for when you are feeling under the weather.
These salts use a blend of eucalyptus, lemon and bergamot oils which work to soothe airways and they have been paired with the aromatic and woody blend of thyme and cedarwood. There is also a blend of powerful antioxidants, vitamin C and anti-microbial properties which are said to harness the power of nature to boost your immune system.
To use these salts, all you need to do is ensure that there is a few inches of water in the bath and then pour in a few handfuls of the salts into the water, the rule being, the more salts you use, the more potent it is. Once they're within the water, simply give them a few minutes to dissolve and then lie back and relax.
This set is on sale right now for just £32 and there is also a lot of other options available too, some of which include a bath oil and I have to say are very very tempting!