The benefits of taking a bath

Between busy work schedules and looking after children, most adults do not have time for a bath. However, there are increasingly many reasons why you should in your weekly schedule for a long hot soak, due to the variety of benefits it can have on your health.

Baths are great for relaxing your muscles, stimulating your nervous system, and gently exfoliating skin. Here are some of the biggest benefits to taking a bath!

1. Baths can delay aging

According to dermatologists, taking baths can reduce aging and adult acne. This is because baths help lower cortisol levels in the body; a stress hormone that increases acne and induces premature aging. 

2. Baths relieve sore muscles

Applying heat to inflamed or sore muscles can help them to relax and promote the recovery process. It may come as no surprise then, that submerging yourself in warm water, can relieve the muscles throughout your body. Additionally, bath additives such as Epsom salt can relieve aches and pains throughout the body.

3. Baths can lower blood sugar levels

Scientists in the UK recently discovered that taking a hot bath can reduce your blood sugar levels. This can be a great option for people who are prediabetic as keeping your blood sugar down can be really beneficial to your health.

4. Baths can help you lose weight

When the body has a higher than regular temperature, it burns more calories. A bath encourages the release of heat shock proteins which helps you lose weight.  In fact, a soak in the tub burns an average 126 calories an hour - the equivalent to taking a 25 to 30-minute walk.

5.  Baths are good for your heart health

Baths have been proven to lower blood pressure, which decreases stress on the heart and the cardiovascular system. According to a study published in The Journal of Physiology, a warm bath can improve cardiovascular health in a variety of ways, including increased blood vessel dilation, decreased arterial stiffness, and more.

With this many benefits to taking a bath, it deserves a place in your weekly routine. Set aside an hour for yourself this weekend, grab some of our amazing bath products, and give your body a much needed pamper session!