Experience the Ultimate Beer Bath at Home with College Green's Natural Soaps and Bath Soaks
Have you heard about beer baths, the latest wellness trend that's taking the world by storm? Beer baths and beer spas, reported to be a luxurious and therapeutic experience, are gaining popularity for the unique and beneficial properties in beer. While there are only a handful of beer bath spas globally, you can experience all the benefits of a beer bath right in the comfort of your home with two of College Green's natural bath products.
But First, What Exactly is a Beer Bath?
You'd be forgiven for thinking that a beer bath involves soaking in a vat of beer, or at the very least pouring a few cans into your tub. But no, the actual practice is considerably less sticky and makes more sense: a beer bath actually involves soaking in water that has been infused with key ingredients used to make beer - namely hops and barley, with the addition of salt. The practice, which originated in the Czech Republic in the 1980s, is rapidly gaining popularity for its ability to promote relaxation and improve skin health.
Why Take a Beer Bath?
The benefits of taking a beer bath include:
- Rich in B Vitamins: Barley contains beneficial B vitamins that help prevent aging and combat skin irritation.
- Relaxing: Hops are known to be a natural sedative, combined with warm bath water which helps soothe tired muscles and limbs, perfect for post-workout relaxation.
- Salt: Beer baths add magnesium-rich salt which has a long list of uses in the body including the regulation of muscle contractions and blood pressure, energy production, blood sugar balance, weight management and mood disorders. When you add salt to your bath the magnesium is absorbed directly from the bath water through your skin.
- Soothing: College Green bath soaks contain colloidal oatmeal that has been proven to provide temporary relief to a range of itchy skin conditions including dry skin, eczema, skin rashes and sunburn. Colloidal oatmeal is a grade of oatmeal that is so finely ground it suspends in the bath water, then forms a soothing protective barrier on the skin.
How to Create Your Own Beer Bath at Home
Create your own luxurious beer bath experience at home with two of College Green's signature products: any aromatherapy bath soak and a Lemongrass, Ginger, and Oat Beer Soap.
College Green Natural Bath Soak
College Green bath soaks are meticulously crafted to provide the ultimate relaxation experience. Each soak contains three different types of salts, each with unique health benefits:
- Epsom Salt: Known for relaxing muscles, aiding sleep, and soothing dry skin.
- Himalayan Pink Salt: Ultra-pure salt containing 84 minerals including potassium, calcium, magnesium, iodine, iron, and zinc.
- Dead Sea Salt: Magnesium and mineral rich, it has been used for centuries to soothe sore, itchy skin and eczema.
Uniquely, College Green bath soaks also contain colloidal oatmeal, which is renowned for relieving skin irritation, redness, and itching. The finely ground oatmeal forms a soothing protective barrier on the skin, offering relief from dry skin, eczema, and sunburn.
In addition, each bath soak in the range contains a blend of pure essential oils: choose Sleep Easy with naturally sedative lavender and valerian; Self Love (Rosy Posy) for hydrating and rejuvenating rose geranium and palmarosa, or Calming with soothing chamomile, cheerful sweet orange and restorative sandalwood.
College Green Lemongrass, Ginger, and Oat Beer Soap
College Green natural beer soap contains organic Stroud Brewery beer, which has the same ingredients celebrated in beer spas: naturally sedative hops with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and vitamin and amino acid rich barley.
It combines the refreshing scents of lemongrass and ginger and is infused with gently exfoliating oats. The soap produces a rich, creamy lather and is suitable for the whole body, making it ideal for soothing tired limbs after a workout. The beer has the added benefit of naturally colouring the soap a beautifully mellow amber.
How to Prepare a Home Beer Bath
- Prepare the Bath: Fill your bathtub with warm water. Add a generous amount of any College Green Natural Bath Soak and allow the salts to dissolve fully.
- Immerse Yourself: Step into the bath and let the soothing salts and colloidal oatmeal work their magic on your skin.
- Cleanse and Exfoliate: The College Green Lemongrass, Ginger, and Oat Beer Soap will cleanse while the infused oats will gently exfoliate your skin. Enjoy the refreshing, warming scent as you lather up.
By combining these two products, you can harness all the benefits of a traditional beer bath. The natural ingredients work together to relax your muscles, improve skin health, and provide a unique, luxurious experience.
Conclusion
It seems that beer baths are more than just the latest trendy wellness practice—they offer real, tangible benefits for your body and mind. With a College Green Natural Bath Soak and Lemongrass, Ginger, and Oat Beer Soap, you can easily create this indulgent experience at home. Say goodbye to searching for "nearest beer bath to me" and hello to a relaxing, rejuvenating beer bath in your own bathroom. Try it today and discover the magic of beer baths for yourself!
For more information on the benefits of beer baths, check out these articles on BBC Travel and Oakwell.