After a few months of sun and travel, your skin is aching for a little TLC. Even if you’ve soaked up in the sea or a pool this summer, there’s nothing like the zen benefits of a bath to rejuvenate your spirit and pores. But instead of a good-old-fashioned tub like your mom used to draw, consider upgrading the experience to a new level of “Aaaah” when you make it a hygge experience.
Pronounced “hoo-ga,” hygge is a Danish word that roughly translates to “coziness,” or that feeling of warmth, comfort, calm, gratitude and pleasure that emanates from the simplest things. For some, this could mean enjoying a simple meal with close family or friends, or reading a book while sipping hot cocoa by the fireplace, or simply spending a full hour in the bathtub without the usual interruptions (like a screaming toddler in the background).
And because getting a full hour of well-deserved me-time isn’t always in the cards for everyone, you can elevate your typical 10-minute shower-and-bath experience—and detox your skin in the process—with a little help from our favorite bath time essentials. Below are just some of them!
1. Anything Coconut: Herbivore Botanicals Coconut Milk Bath Soak
As you drift into a zen mode, this soothing, hydrating bath soak will ensure your pores let go, too. Especially for those who have sensitive skin or are prone to breakouts of any kind, the anti-inflammatory properties of this coconut-scented wonder will help calm your skin and mind—the addition of vanilla stills your brain, relieving anxiety, anger or restlessness. After a stressful, deadline-rich day at work, this is a must-have product. Read more
