Bath salts for men provide an opportunity to challenge the unfairly gendered concept of self-care. Recent research conducted by the Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and research with the World Health Organization has found that men tend to prioritize self-care less, which can lead to both psychological and physical consequences.
How Men View Self-Care
Self-care can mean many things. It can mean saying no to additional responsibilities when you’re feeling burned out, it can mean taking some time to watch a favorite show with a bit of peace and quiet, and it can even mean some time for self-pampering with a nice relaxing bath.
A relaxing bath is an excellent way to de-stress, something that as much as 40% of men are struggling with in the US according to studies conducted by the American Psychological Association.
Nearly half of American men are stressed, and finding a way to de-stress at the end of a day can help them to not carry those feelings with them day in and day out. A failure to relieve stress can lead to burnout, which is even more difficult to control, creating a vicious cycle.
Between World Health Organization research and research from the American Psychological Association, one thing is for certain –– men need to take time for themselves, and they need to make quality use of this time to clear their minds, relieve tension, and feel better.
This time should be taken without guilt, and it should be a treasured time men look forward to and prioritize throughout their week.
Bath Soaks As Self-Care Ritual
Taking a bath is a simple way to bring self-care and stress relief into your regular schedule. It’s a process that only takes about 20 minutes, so it can fit into even the busiest schedules, and it’s a palpable way to feel the real stress relief that comes from self-care.
Taking a bath with aromatherapy and epsom salt isn’t a long or time-consuming process. To take a full-body bath, simply fill the bathtub with comfortably warm water, adding in your ½ cup to 1 cup of epsom salts about halfway through the fill.
Once the tub is filled, agitate the water to dissolve any leftover pieces of salt, and get ready to sink in and soak. The soak should last around 15 to 20 minutes to absorb the maximum benefit from the epsom salt and aromatherapy without the warm water drying out or irritating the skin. After the soak, pat dry with a towel and feel the satisfaction of participating in effective quality self-care.
You don’t always have to have a bathtub to practice self-care with epsom salt and aromatherapy. A handful of your favorite salt blend can be placed on the floor of a shower stall, and when the hot water is turned on, the bathroom will fill with aromatherapeutic steam.
For men who are looking to relieve a bit of stress in the morning before work or in a quick shower before bed, it’s a great way to make self-care a regular part of your busy everyday schedule.
Epsom Salt Blends For Men
A common misconception is that fragrant aromatherapy isn’t masculine, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Aromatherapy with all-natural essential oils is derived from nature itself and filled with gender-free aromas perfect for men to benefit from and enjoy.
With these fresh, refreshing, and natural aromas, bathing in these blends feels like being surrounded by the smells of the great outdoors. At Better Bath Better Body, we have epsom salt blends that men will surely enjoy:
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Gentleman’s Bath Soak – Our Gentleman’s Bath Soak is made with men in mind. USP Grade epsom salt is combined with fractionated MCT coconut oil, vitamin E oil, vitamin C crystals, and essential oils of cedarwood, frankincense, eucalyptus, and peppermint.
In the aroma profile, eucalyptus and peppermint provide a cooling base that is grounded by warm frankincense, as cedarwood then brings in the calming note of fresh air into your self-care.
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Detox Bath Soak – To detox is to cleanse, and that’s just what our Detox Bath Soak helps to provide. This salt blend is zesty, warm, and clarifying to really help men clear their mental slate from any stress or tension they may be carrying.
The aromatherapy in this blend focuses on upliftment and rejuvenation with essential oils of bright lemon and spicy ginger.
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Runner’s Bath Soak – The Runner’s Bath Soak isn’t just a great fit for runners––it’s for anyone who wants a soothing and grounding experience out of their bath.
This blend features the aromas of cooling peppermint, zesty lemon, cleansing tea tree, earthy lemongrass, and grounding frankincense, creating a balanced experience filled with the natural scents of mother nature.
Men can have a favorite bath salt blend or a collection that they turn to depending on their mood or the sort of atmosphere they’re looking for in a particular bath. With the wide variety of masculine and gender-neutral options available at Better Bath Better Body, bathing with aromatherapeutic epsom salt can become any man’s go-to method of valuable self-care.
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