3 Natural Detox Bath Recipes
Seriously — these detox baths will help remove toxins from the body a process that can also make you tired so I suggest doing them before bed! If you struggle with toxins or skin issues these natural recipes are a simple, easy, and inexpensive way to boost health! You know I’m always up for a warm, soothing bath, and these natural add-ons help improve your health while you relax! What could be better than that?
Salt detox bath recipe
¼ cup sea salt or Himalayan salt
¼ cup Epsom salt
¼ cup baking soda
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
favorite essential oils if desired (I use 10 drops of peppermint or lavender)
Salt Detox Bath Instructions
Dissolve salt, Epsom salt, and baking soda in boiling water in a quart size jar and set aside. Fill tub with warm/hot water and add apple cider vinegar. Pour salt mixture in and add essential oils if using.
Soak in bath for 30 minutes or as long as desired. Note that with any detox bath, you may feel tired or lightheaded when you get out. I don’t recommend doing this while home alone or before going somewhere in case you are tired or need help.
Clay detox bath recipe
½ cup bentonite clay
½ cup Epsom salts
essential oils if desired
Clay Detox Bath Instructions
Dissolve the Epsom salts in a warm/hot bath and add essential oils if desired. For the clay there are two options:
Vigorously mix the clay in to a small amount of water until the clumps are mostly dissolved. Do not use metal for this! I mix with a plastic spoon in a glass jar. Add the clay mix to the bath and soak for at least 20 minutes.
Mix that clay with a small amount of water to make a paste. Stand in the tub full of water and rub the clay mix all over your body to create a skin mask and let dry for 5 minutes before sitting down. This provides direct contact with the skin and effectively pulls toxins from the skin. Soak in bath at least 20 minutes or as long as desired. While soaking, use a wash cloth to scrub any remaining clay off the skin.
Oxygen Detox Bath Recipe
This bath is especially helpful during illness as the ginger helps clear congestion or alleviate body aches. It can also be helpful for allergies or skin irritation.
2 cups (or more) hydrogen peroxide
1 TBSP dried ground ginger
Oxygen Detox Bath Instructions
Fill the tub with warm/hot water and add the hydrogen peroxide and dried ginger.
Soak in tub for 30 minutes or as long as desired.
Additional Detox Bath Notes
The warmer the water, the more powerful the detox effect will be.
If you have chlorine and fluoride in your water, I recommend adding a few tablespoons of bentonite clay to any of these baths to help absorb the chemicals so they aren’t absorbed into the skin. Here are some other ways to reduce chemicals in bath water as well.
Any of these natural ingredients can be used alone or in combination for a cleansing effect.
All recipes can be doubled or tripled but this will increase the detox effect.
Starting a Lifestyle Detox
I recommend starting slowly with these bath detox recipes or any health change. To help, I’ve compiled all of my ideas for detoxing your body and your home in my new book The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox, now available for pre-order.
Important: I am not a doctor or medical professional and the advice in this post is for informational purposes only. If you are pregnant or have a health condition, consult a doctor before adding anything to your health routine.