5 detox bath recipes

The principle of a detox bath: to sweat to relax muscles, drain and eliminate toxins. Those of the body and why not, those that encumber your mind ... Aromatic baths are not intended for the toilet but are above all intimate and warm rituals. So take a quick shower, turn off your phone, light candles and dive into the hot water ...

1 / A hyperthermic bath to eliminate

Sweating is one of the ways to flush out the toxins. The heat stimulates the blood circulation and allows a better irrigation of the tissues. The waste eliminated by the sweat glands is the same as that evacuated by the kidneys.


Fill the bottom of the tub with some lukewarm water and sit down. Gradually add water to cover the entire body to the neck. The water must be hot but not hot (everyone has its tolerance threshold). If it gets cold, add water to keep the bath at the correct temperature (as hot as you can withstand it) for 15 to 20 minutes.

At the end of the bath, swaddle in a large towel and blanket before lying down for half an hour. This rest allows the body to finish sweating and regain its balance.

As part of a detox cure, do two hyperthermic baths per week, spaced two or three days.

Attention, this bath is not suitable for people who have varicose veins or suffering from cardiovascular diseases.

Recipe taken from the book Detox, 4 weeks to cleanse his body Christopher Vasey (Jouvence).

2 / A draining bath for the evening

This aromatic bath promotes harmonization of energy, strengthens the metabolism and accompanies the elimination of toxins.

Do not pour the essential oils directly into the bath water. They will stay on the surface and may be irritating to the skin. Dilute the HE in 20 cl water-based base (a neutral shower gel or a glass of almond milk or oat) before pouring into the bath water.

• 5 drops of lemon ( Citrus limonum )
• 5 drops of juniper ( Juniperus communis )
• HE 5 drops of rosemary verbenone ( Rosmarinarus officinalis verbenoniferum L. )

Take the time to breathe calmly and deeply to enjoy the molecules of essential oils. After at least 20 minutes, finish with a cool shower on the legs, feet to the thighs. A feeling of warmth must emerge, it is a sign of good vitality.

Recipe taken from the book Ma detox slimming with essential oils by Jean-Charles Sommerard (Solar)

3 / A bath "flat stomach"

This aromatic bath is particularly invigorating thanks to the lemon which has anticellulite virtues. Tarragon essential oil improves digestion. On the emotional side, this oil is effective for boosting concentration and self-confidence.

• 5 drops HE lemon ( Citrus limonum )
• 5 drops HE tarragon ( Artemisia dracunculus )
• 5 drops peppermint HE ( mentha x piperita)

Dilute these HE in 20 cl of water-dispersing base before pouring into the bath water at 37 or 38 ° C. Breathe deeply for half an hour. Finish with a cool shower to energize you.

Recipe taken from the book Ma detox slimming with essential oils of Jean-Charles Sommerard (Solar).

4 / A tonic bath to boost immunity

This beneficial blend relieves nervous fatigue with black spruce and has a protective effect due to the antibacterial and immunostimulant virtues of ravintsara. A bath of tone!

• 2 tbsp. to s. of honey
• 8 drops of EO of ravintsara ( Cinnamomum camphora cineoliferum )
• 6 drops of EO of black spruce ( Picea mariana )

Put the honey or cream in a bowl and add the essential oils. Stir. Fill the tub with water at 36 or 37 ° C. Pour the aromatic mixture into the water and mix by hand. Immerse yourself in the bath and stay there for 20 minutes maximum. Rub with the flavored water to distribute it well. Then rinse superficially and dry the skin.

Recipe from the book Bien-être au naturel by Julien Kaibeck (Solar).

5 / A relaxing bath after the sport

TO DISCOVER
How do you take care of your body?
Our body is our most intimate messenger. Between him and us, the dialogue is continuous. Between requirement, tenderness, or denial, the way you lavish well-being, or not, says a lot about the nature of this unique relationship, body / mind. To find out what your dominant profile is, answer the test questions as sincerely as you can.

This bath relaxes sore muscles and lighten the mind. Lavender is naturally relaxing. Associated with the antiseptic and antalgic qualities of marjoram with shells, it relieves aches after a good workout.

• 2 tbsp. to s. of honey
• 9 drops of HE of lavender true ( Lavandula angustifolia Miller )
• 6 drops of HE of marjoram with shells ( Origanum majorana )

In a bowl, pour the honey or cream and add the essential oils: stir. Fill the tub with 36 or 37 ° C water and add the aromatic mixture and mix by hand. Immerse yourself in the bath and stay there for 20 minutes maximum. Rub with the flavored water to distribute it well. Then rinse superficially and dry the skin.

Recipe from the book Bien-être au naturel by Julien Kaibeck (Solar).