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The Ultimate Self-Care Routine

written by: Kimberly - Beauty Editorpublished on 10 Feb, 2025

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    Blog Credit: Dr. Hauschka

    Feeling stressed, sore or simply need to relax? Nothing says relaxation more than a soothing, hot bath. The perfect way to unwind and indulge in some self-care after a long day, especially with Dr. Hauschka bath essences that elevate any self-care routine. 

    What To Do In A Self-Care Bath?

    Having a relaxing bath can mean more than just laying in hot water. By including self-care products such as essential oils, candles, snacks and face masks, you can delve into deep relaxation to truly rid yourself of any stressors - physical or mental. 

    Essential Oils

    Dr. Hauschka bath essences awaken senses and deliver smooth skin for the ultimate feel-good experience. Different essential oils targets a variety of conditions to alleviate symptoms, lift your mood and make you feel refreshed. With a number of health benefits relating to their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and calming properties, incorporating bath oils into your lifestyle can significantly improve overall wellbeing. 

    Dr. Hauschka Sage Purifying Bath Essence

    The Sage Purifying Bath is extremely grounding and perfect for those who need assistance in detoxification. It will assist the body to soothe sore, tired feet when used in a foot bath, or if you have overindulged and are on a mission to shift some weight, this bath essence improves circulation and supports relaxation to promote water weight-loss. When used with the Dr. Hauschka Cotton Face Compress, Sage Purifying Bath can help guide the skin back to balance. This is especially helpful for oily and combination skin types. While helping to regulate perspiration, this essential oil is perfect for use on the neck, decolletage and face for someone who is experience hot flushes due to menopause.

    Dr. Hauschka Lavendar Calming Bath Essence

    The Moor Lavendar Calming Bath Essence is especially helpful for calming an overactive mind and providing calming skincare for sensitive skin. After a busy week, soothe your stress-related skin conditions and calm your anxiety with several capfuls into your bath before bedtime. With almond, jojoba and avocado oil, your skin will feel silky smooth and well cared for while engaging in deep relaxation and finding mental clarity. 

    Dr. Hauschka Rose Nurturing Bath Essence

    The milky Rose Bath Essence delivers superior nurturing to the face and body and is a well-known favourite bath oil for hydrating dry skin. Combing rose water, jojoba and almond oils to cleanse, calm and soften the skin, this nourishing bath essence is the perfect, most convenient skincare product for dehydrated skin as you simply add several capfuls to the baths stream of running water and let it works it magic. A bouquet of roses may only last a few days, but a few drops of this enticing essence can also fill your room with an aroma of fresh roses anytime you like. 

    Dr. Hauschka Spruce Warming Bath Essence

    Lastly, the Spruce Bath is like a breath of fresh air. For those who are busy and juggling many responsibilities and tasks, the Spruce Bath teaches you to stop, breathe and take a minute out for yourself. Reminiscent of forest bathing, an optimum way to relax and revive, this essence immediately adds comfort to your body soak. A nourishing bath oil that supports circulation, deep breathing and makes the ideal solution for stress relief and seasonal illness. 

    Light Candles

    To create a calming environment, lighting scented candles around your bath allows your body to relax, affecting your physical and emotional state. The low light creates a calming illumination, shown to reduce stress and anxiety levels. Top selling scent, the Glasshouse Fragrances A Tahaa Affair Triple Scented Soy Candle blends heavenly notes of caramel and coconut, paired with a touch of vanilla and pineapple. Transporting you to the beaches of Tahaa, this luxurious scent creates instant ambience. 

    Grab A Snack

    Treat yourself to an assortment of goodies on a bath tray caddy for the ultimate self-care bath. Whether it’s a glass of red wine, chocolate, grapes or cheese and crackers, there’s no better way to enjoy a bath soak than with some feel-good, mood boosting snacks that elevate your bath routine.

    Apply A Face Mask

    Nothing says self-care more than a skin care face mask to provide an immediate boost of nourishment to your skin. The Dr. Hauschka Hydrating Cream Mask contains a variety of plant oils to provide skin protection and moisture. The perfect face mask for hydration that promotes restoration and regeneration of the skin while stimulating skin barrier strengthening and renewal processes. Apply over the face and neck, kick up your feet and take the time to relax for 15-20 minutes while this mask takes effect in nourishing your skin.


    Taking the time to indulge in self-care can seriously impact emotional and physical wellbeing. Whether you choose to soak in a bath, soak your feet, hydrate your skin or simply use on a wash cloth in the shower, the luxury of the Dr. Hauschka hair, body & bath range can bring many benefits to your homes and bathrooms.