Did you know that athletes swear by the mustard baths to soothe their muscles? When I heard that, I was both intrigued and, to be honest, a bit repulsed. Mustard is not really the ingredient I have chosen to take a bath.
But after some research, I learned that:
- Mustard is not just what you put in hot dogs
- And that it is in fact a secular ritual that was used in Greece and ancient Rome, and that has since been popularized by the English
In addition to relieving stress by promoting circulation and eliminating toxins, the Ayurvedic method would rejuvenate the skin, a plus for my ultra-sensitive dry skin. Obviously, I had to try. So I opted for a mustard of choice, that of Dr. Mustard Bath Singha, regarded as Mustard Heinz of the Mustard Baths, and I threw myself into the water!
One evening, when I got back from work, I added a large tablespoon of this light yellow substance to my hot bath - but not too hot anyway - and after putting my favorite playlist I jumped into my small (strange) spa at home.
And finally, it was pretty nice, except for the small cut that I had on my foot. Mustard bath provides a powerful feeling. It was a bit like swimming in a pool of incense.
The experience ended, I took a quick cold shower, as I was advised. Then I dried myself while massaging myself with a very dry towel. After applying my moisturizer, I donned my silk pajamas (it's always better for the skin) and a few extra layers of sweater. I had read that to cover up before going to sleep, allowed to perspire more and thus to eliminate even more toxins.
The next morning, it was very fitting that I woke up. My skin was super soft, accompanied by a slightly spicy scent that lasted all the next day! Everyone is hungry?
source: marieclaire.com
