What you need:
- 1 cup Epsom salt
- ½ cup baking soda
- A few drops of essential oil (lavender is the go-to, but rosemary or eucalyptus hits different if you’re tense)
Run a warm bath, toss everything in, and soak for 20 minutes. Drink some water while you’re in there. Your body’s working harder than it looks like.
Why it works:
Epsom salt = magnesium. Your skin absorbs it while you soak, and magnesium’s been shown to help with stress, muscle soreness, and even sleep quality [National Institutes of Health]. The baking soda softens the water and helps your skin hold onto moisture.