Herbal baths offer the perfect antidote to the impure air and water conditions that unfortunately are all too present in most aspects of modern life. Smoothing, soothing and hydrating to the skin, herbal baths are so easy to make, you owe it to yourself to take the time out for yourself to give one a try! The water where I live has far too much chlorine in it for me, so I use a filter on both my bath and shower faucets.

Basic bath recipe:  Place 1/2 cup of any combination of herbs in a non-metallic pot and add water to cover. 

Bring to boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 10-20 minutes to extract the wonderful benefits of the herbs. Strain.  Pour the herbal fragrant brew into your bath water or use the brew as a last rinse in the shower. 

If you are bathing, soak for around 20 minutes.   Do not have the bath water too hot or it will make you sweat, and not allow your skin to take in the herbal nutrients as efficiently. Remember, allergic reactions can occur with any herbal product, so always test your herbal brew on a small area of the skin before adding to your bath.