Baths are perfect for when you can spare a long time in the bathroom. It is excellent for recuperating after a tiring day at work or any activity. Depending on your preference, you can add those fancy bath bombs, Epsom salts, and even milk for a more relaxing experience. A sound bath is another method of bathing that has various benefits.
Soaking the skin in water for long periods can be beneficial, but it's not for everyone. "The only benefit (to baths) is its ability to easily apply certain ingredients to skin," Dr. Rachel Nazarian, a New York-based dermatologist, said in an interview (via Today). She advised adding oats to the water for people with eczema, as it soothes inflamed patches of skin. Experts recommend people suffering from the skin condition take baths for a maximum time of 15 minutes with oatmeal, salt, or vinegar to ease itching (via Today). If you have colds or fever, hot baths can also help fight congestion and regulate body temperature.
Dr. Earim Chaudry also claims that taking hot baths at night before bedtime promotes "better, deeper sleep." Warm bathing also helps fight stress hormones and can promote happy thoughts (via Glamour). In fact, in 2018 Japan did a study of a group of individuals who had an improvement in their overall health when they took baths. Researchers found that these men were less stressed and tired compared to people who took showers.
