4 reasons why you should try salt baths before your big day

In the whirlwind of wedding preparations, your self-care routines tend to become your escape from the frenzy and chaos. And salt baths, especially, can be a wonderful way to pamper yourself, enhance your overall well-being, and rejuvenate. As you step into warm, salt-infused water, the soothing properties of the salts work their magic, easing muscle tension and alleviating any pre-wedding jitters or anxiety. It calms the mind, nurtures the body, and promotes deep relaxation.

Salt baths involve adding various types of salt such as Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate), sea salt, or Himalayan salt to warm bathwater. These salts are known to contain minerals that offer a range of benefits for physical and mental well-being. Simply dissolve the salt of your choice in warm bathwater and soak in it for around 20-30 minutes.

Here are some of the benefits salt baths offer to feel your best on your big day:

Muscle relaxation: Bath salts, with their anti-inflammatory properties, soothe tired muscles and ease any soreness, ensuring you walk down the aisle with grace. 

Stress relief: Wedding planning can be stressful, but a soothing salt bath can help release the tension and promote relaxation, allowing you to unwind and rejuvenate. Epsom salt is recognised for its ability to combat stress effectively. Due to its high magnesium content, it is said to encourage the brain to release serotonin, the happy hormone. 

Beauty sleep: A relaxing salt bath will lull you into a peaceful sleep, ensuring you awaken on your special day feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to shine.  

Radiant glow: Snehal Amin, MD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist and the co-founder and Surgical Director of MDCS Dermatology explains that salt functions as a mechanical exfoliant, gently scrubbing away dead skin cells to reveal smoother, softer, and brighter skin. The potent blend of magnesium, calcium, and potassium is likely to work its magic overnight to leave your skin soft, supple, and luminous on your wedding day.