Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime Herbal Tea is probably one of the most well-known and well-loved late night brews. This relaxing bath recipe is inspired by this classic herbal infusion of chamomile, lemongrass, spearmint, tilia, orange blossom, blackberry leaves, and rosebuds. I use a combination of dried chamomile and lemongrass as well as essential oils of spearmint, neroli, and rose.
Chamomile calms your nerves while lemongrass eases tension and uplifts your mood. Neroli is one of my favorite essential oils to use in aromatherapy baths. It has a subtle scent and a wonderful soothing effect on the mind. Spearmint is great for clarifying your thoughts. Rose is another of nature's stress relievers, and the aroma is perfect for rounding out this bath with soft floral notes. To get the most out of this serenity soak, keep your
bathroom door and shower curtain closed to hold in the fragrant sleepy time scent.
For my sleepy time bath recipe, you will need:
- 1 tablespoon dried chamomile
- 1 tablespoon dried lemongrass
- 5 drops neroli essential oil
- 3 drops spearmint essential oil
- 2 drops rose essential oil
- 1 cup milk
Place the dried herbs in a muslin bag and drop into the bath tub while the water is running to infuse the herbs. Meanwhile, add the essential oils to a cup of milk. Swirl into the bath right before slipping in. Step into your tension melting sleepy time bath. Close your eyes, drink in the aroma, and relax.
J'adore matcha. Of course with summer on the horizon I've been enjoying a few fantastic green tea smoothies. And now I've finally taken the rejuvenation plunge; the matcha green tea bath soak. Yes, it's luxurious, maybe too good for words. Matcha is refined, concentrated, and a bit expensive, but bathing in bright green waters, well you have to try it at least once in life.
The matcha bath benefits
I did feel energized after this lovely green soak. It is not the best bed time ritual, but it is great for an evening mind body renewal treatment before studying or getting some late night work done. Don't worry, you won't feel a caffeine jolt, any green tea drinker knows the subtle awakening effects of tea.
As matcha is very high in antioxidants, this is a great treatment for skin rejuvenation and protection. Green tea antioxidants have anti-aging benefits written all over them. Over a decade ago science verified that the polyphenols in green tea have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer benefits. Opening your pores with hot water, boosting stimulation with epsom salts, and exposing your permeable skin to green tea, hmmm, sounds tantalizing....
So I tried it. Here is my matcha green tea bath recipe:
- 1 cup epsom salts
- 3 heaping tablespoons matcha powder
- 4 drops peppermint essential oil
Swirl everything into hot bath water. Dim the lights. Prepare your cup of matcha to drink and soak for a good 20 minutes. Warning - matcha residue will make your tub look pale green. Rinse and wipe with a cloth after your bath and after-bath rest for easy clean-up.
Disclaimer
I am not a health professional, but a tea drinker! My goal is to share my experiences with teas and soothing baths. This website does not intend to diagnose or treat any disease. If you need medical advice, consult with the professionals!!!
