The idea behind detox baths is that we are trying to replicate natural bodies of water. However, unlike most natural bodies of water, you should eventually use water as warm as you can tolerate, but in the beginning it is best to begin with the temperature you would normally use and slowly increase the warmth over time. You can begin by staying in only for a few minutes. In time you will want to stay in for at least twenty minutes. It isn’t necessary to limit yourself to a single bath; its fine to take multiple baths per day if needed.
Chlorine and Fluoride
Most people will not have filtered bath water and so will need to make use of a combination of vitamin C powder and bentonite clay in their bath water.
Chlorine: Add 1 teaspoon vitamin C powder
Fluoride: Add 1 teaspoon bentonite clay
The Ingredients
Begin with only a teaspoon of the additives, gradually working your way up to a full cup.
Additives:
- seaweed
- epsom salt
- baking soda
- mineral salt
- apple cider vinegar
⚠️ Do not use anything else in detox baths, such as essential oils.
⚠️ Never mix additives.
Baking Soda
Baking soda is alkalizing for the skin (which is acidic), and great for fungus, eczema, and other skin conditions.
Epsom Salts
Epsom salt offers the body magnesium and aides in relaxation.
Seaweed
Seaweed offers iodine and other minerals and is antiseptic. It is good for skin conditions like psoriasis and acne. Place the seaweed in a filter bag or an unbleached coffee filter and soak in bath.
Mineral Sea Salt
Sea salt offers minerals.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is acidifying; it aids in assisting skin flora to flourish.
More Information
Watch Monica Corrado talk about the Five Types of Detox Baths.