At what temperature should you take a bath?

Bath temperature depends on your goal and individual tolerance. The higher the temperature of the water in the bath, the shorter the bath time should be. The usual duration of a common bath is from 1-2 to 15-20 minutes.

The ideal water temperature is 37 ° C, which is good when you need to relieve tension, relax. The duration of such a bath is up to 20 minutes.

hot tub

Powerful procedure. In water heated to 40 ° C, blood vessels expand, blood flow to the surface of the body increases, sweating increases, metabolism is activated, and harmful toxins accumulated in the tissues are removed. Such a bath is useful for gout, convulsions, chronic diseases of the joints, radiculitis, the appearance of stones in the kidneys and liver, metabolic disorders, pain in the gallbladder, stomach, kidneys, neuritis and neuropsychiatric disorders.

Such baths are carried out for 5-15 minutes, depending on the state of the cardiovascular system and age. The main thing is not to overdo it — prolonged and frequent use of hot baths can lead to drying out of the skin, dilation of capillaries, and a decrease in muscle and skin tone. It is not recommended to take hot baths for a long time for people with heart disease and a tendency to hypotension (low blood pressure) and fainting. After a hot bath, take a cool shower.

warm bath

An optimal remedy for depression, for centuries it has been considered one of the best ways to relax, calm down or increase sensuality. Plunging into the caressing water, you feel how all your sorrows and anxieties disappear. In addition, the time spent in the bath can be used for all kinds of procedures that have a beneficial effect on the body. The usual duration of such a bath is from 20 to 40 minutes.

cool bath

Refreshing on a hot summer day. 10-15 minutes in such a bath is enough to feel cheerful for 5-6 hours. While taking such a bath, move vigorously, rub the body with a washcloth.

Cold short baths have a tonic effect, increase metabolism, stimulate the functions of the nervous and cardiovascular systems. The exposure time is from 1 to 4-5 minutes, depending on the individual cold tolerance. Cool and cold baths are best taken in the morning.

Whatever the temperature of the water in the bath you choose, bath salts with organic oils and extracts of beneficial plants will help to relax, tighten the skin and simply cheer you up.

Choose which one you like best: with eucalyptus or grapefruit oil?