5 ELLE Editors Share Their Favorite Bath Products
Give yourself "a gloriously floral hug."
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Dear shower people: Bath time has real benefits. According to a study conducted at the University of Minnesota Hospital, submerging yourself in warm water (aka a bath) is proven to help you chill tf out. And the good news is you don't need fancy massage jets to calm down. Both whirlpools and warm baths produced "increased feelings of well-being and decreased state anxiety." Here, ELLE editors discuss their favorite products for the most Xanax-esque bath ever.
Burt's Bees Baby Bee Nourishing Baby Oil
"I stole this from my 3-year-old niece. I like that it smells just really faintly like apricots, natural and not all chemicaly, which grosses me out in bath products." – Natalie Matthews, Senior Editor
Burt's Bees Baby Bee Nourishing Baby Oil, $9; burtsbees.com
Dr. Teal's Sleep Epsom Salt Lavender Soaking Solution
"The first time I indulged in a proper bath– including music, mood lighting, and 30 peaceful, uninterrupted minutes of solitude– was during a wellness retreat last year at the urging of a holistic therapist. She claimed Epsom salt would increase my body's levels of magnesium, a natural stress reliever, and soothe any aches. A few cups of Dr. Teal's in warm water not only did that, but also led to the BEST night's sleep of my life. I'm more of a quick shower kind of girl, but this is stocked in my beauty cabinet for the most SOS of days." –Kristina Rodulfo, Associate Editor
Dr. Teal's Sleep Epsom Salt Lavender Soaking Solution, $5; walmart.com
Nest Fragrances Orange Blossom Classic Candle
"I'm not really a bath person–my apartment is distinctly bath-free–but I love everything a bath represents: total relaxation, zen vibes, and a little bit of indulgence. This candle is all of that and more: it's fresh and despite the name, not citrusy, but basically a gloriously floral hug that makes my bathroom smell fantastic." –Sally Holmes, Senior News Editor
Nest Fragrances Orange Blossom Classic Candle, $40; nestfragrances.com
Cinnamon Projects Japanese Incense
"To know me is to know I take a daily bath. Sometimes I take two. Of course, I have my favorite bubble baths, candles, and other accoutrements, but the real star of my bathing experience is my incense, which I buy from the Shibui Spa at the Greenwich Hotel. They're sourced from a temple in Kyoto and when the spa opened, they bought cases of them by the thousands–that's how sure they were that they'd be a hit. Unfortunately, you cannot buy them online. Not able to make the trip to the spa to pick up a pack? These, by Cinnamon Projects, are a good option, too." –Ruthie Friedlander, Deputy Editor
Cinnamon Projects Japanese Incense, $30; theline.com
Bvlgari au thé Blanc White Tea Bath Bags
"I discovered this magic when I got to stay at the Bulgari hotel in Milan during Milan Fashion Week. If you ever end up in a fancy hotel it's practically a rule that you try every product lying around whilst in a bathrobe. And that's exactly what I did and how I happened upon this product: It's a tea bag but FOR THE BATH. It perfumes the water and colors it ever so slightly and makes the whole experience a little more transportative." –Leah Chernikoff, Editorial Director
Bvlgari au thé Blanc White Tea Bath Bags, $60 for a set of 6; amazon.com
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