Take baths with herbs and oils to quell tiredness

The alarm clock goes off, and all you want is to turn to the side and pretend you didn’t even hear it? Oh, how tired… But there’s no way: you need to get out of bed and face another day. So, nothing better than waking up in a great mood. The exit? Take an invigorating shower to gain momentum and face the routine full of energy.

Take advantage of herbs and fruits

Rosemary, mint, basil, orange and ginger are not just useful in the kitchen. During the bath, they exhale powerful scents that fight physical and mental exhaustion, and regain disposition!

STIMULATING SHOWER

“On a piece of fabric, such as a thin cotton, cloth diaper, or the leg of a pair of pantyhose, place fresh mint leaves. Tie it well and hang this little bundle around your neck, so that the water comes down impregnated with the properties of the herb”, teaches beautician Roseli Siqueira.

Shoo, TIRED

“In a pot, add 30 g of each herb: rosemary, mint, basil and Eucalyptus Globulus – a plant whose leaves can be purchased at compounding pharmacies. Add 1 liter of boiling water, cover and let rest for 20 minutes. Coe and book. After a shower, pour this infusion over your body and dry yourself off”, explains aromatherapist Sâmia Maluf.

BYE, BYE, SLOTH

In a cotton bag, add equal proportions of orange peel, basil leaves, rosemary and fresh or dried coriander. Hang in the shower and be refreshed!

PICK IN THE HEIGHTS

Grate half a ginger, add 1 liter of water and boil for 30 minutes. Then add a handful of lemongrass leaves, cover and set aside. After the bath, strain this infusion and pour the liquid into the body, without rinsing.

All good oils
Extracted from flowers, leaves, roots and seeds, the oils act on the nervous system and give you more energy. They are sold in health food stores and compounding pharmacies.

MISTRINHA DO GOOD

“In a basin with 1 liter of warm water, add 5 drops of bergamot essential oil, 5 drops of basil essential oil and 5 drops of ginger essential oil. Pour the mixture from the neck down, right after the shower”, says Sâmia.

GROSS SALT NOW!

“In a basin with 1 liter of water, add 1 tablespoon (soup) of coarse salt and 5 drops of each essential oil below: tangerine, Ho Leaf and 5 of star anise. Throw this mixture on your body after a shower,” says the aromatherapist.

Ritual beyond stimulating

Put on some happy music full of good vibes.

Take the opportunity to inhale deeply and enjoy all the scents of the bath.

Alternate the water temperature. This activates blood circulation and gives energy. Use the hot shower (which relaxes) for three minutes and then switch to cold (which constricts the vessels). “To take advantage of the stimulating effect, finish with cold water”, says Roseli.

Natural bushings are great for circular massages, always from bottom to top.

Handcrafted soaps also help. They have glycerin, natural oils and essences that give you that boost!