Bath rituals from around the world: Elevate your bath routine

Japan’s bathing culture is all about soaking away stress and finding tranquility. Onsens, natural hot springs, and sentos, public bathhouses, are integral to the Japanese bath tradition. These baths are more than just a way to get clean; they’re a full-on self-care ritual. Picture yourself sinking into a steaming onsen, surrounded by cherry blossoms and serene landscapes. Sounds dreamy, right?

To recreate this experience at home, start with a deep soak in a tub filled with warm water. Add a cherry blossom bath bomb to transport yourself to a Japanese garden. For the perfect cleanse, reach for BELOVED Cherry Blossom & Tea Rose Shower and Bath Gel. With 92% naturally derived ingredients and a sulfate-free formula, this shower gel is like a gentle hug for your skin. Plus, it’s vegan and eco-friendly, so you can feel all the goodness during your self-care me-time.

Next stop, Turkey! The Turkish bath tradition, or hammam, is a centuries-old ritual that’s all about purification and relaxation. Imagine stepping into a marble room filled with steam, where you’re scrubbed and massaged until you’re squeaky clean and utterly relaxed. It’s a luxurious experience that leaves you feeling rejuvenated.

To bring a bit of hammam magic to your bathtime routine, start with a steam session. You can create a steamy atmosphere in your bathroom by running a hot shower and closing the door. Use a gentle exfoliating scrub to slough off dead skin cells and follow up with BELOVED Coconut & Warm Vanilla Shower & Bath Gel. Its rich, creamy lather and tropical scent will make you feel like you’re on a mini vacation.

France is synonymous with elegance and relaxation, and their bath rituals are no exception. The French love to indulge in long, luxurious baths, often infused with the calming scent of lavender. Lavender fields in Provence are the stuff of dreams, and incorporating this soothing scent into your bath routine can help you unwind after a long day.

To create a French-inspired bath, fill your tub with warm water and add in some lavender bubble bath. Light a few candles, put on your favorite playlist, and let the relaxation begin. BELOVED Lavender & Chamomile Tea Shower & Bath Gel is the perfect companion for this bath ritual. It can double as a bubble bath, has a gentle formula and calming fragrance that will leave your skin feeling soft and your mind at ease.

Bath rituals vary widely around the world, each offering unique benefits and experiences. From the communal baths of Korea to the invigorating sauna and ice bath routine of Scandinavia, there’s a world of bathing traditions to explore. Each type of bathing offers its own way to relax, rejuvenate, and take care of your skin.

For a truly global bath routine, mix and match elements from different traditions. Start with a steam session inspired by the Turkish hammam, follow up with a deep soak reminiscent of a Japanese onsen, and finish with a lavender-scented French bath. The possibilities are endless, and the benefits are boundless.

Incorporating global bath rituals into your bath routine is a wonderful way to explore different cultures and take care of yourself. Go ahead, light some candles, run a hot bath, and let BELOVED’s shower gels and self-care products take you on a journey around the world.