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Photo Illustration by Vanessa Siguenza

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As midterm season comes and goes, students’ bodies are likely to be overcome with tiredness  and unpleasant energy. So taking the initiative to test out bath soaks and salts could be a life-changer.

Pamper yourself in a bubbling bliss with these five affordable bath salts, and you’ll watch your stresses flow down the drain.

Herbivore Botanicals Calm Bath Salts

Elevate your salt bath game with hints of ylang-ylang essential oil, Himalayan pink sea salts and vanilla for a pleasurable experience. Himalayan pink sea salts exfoliate and detoxify skin that needs to be revitalized. Ylang-ylang not only moisturizes the skin- some studies suggest it is packed with health benefits that alleviate anxiety, boost the spirit and reduce depression. Its floral and musky scent lingers, creating a balancing aroma to sink into. The bath salts’ vanilla oil also soothes the body and relieves tension. All the ingredients are cruelty-free, natural and vegan with no synthetic preservatives.

Before dipping your toes into a therapeutic oasis, pour ¼ of the bottle into your tub and allow the bath salts to dissolve for two minutes. This soaking salt product is available for $20 at Dermstore.

Goop’s “The Martini” Emotional Detox Bath Soak

The price of $40 at Credo is worth the splurge for a bath soak infused with Epsom salts, Himalayan pink salts, chia seed oil, passion flower, valerian root, wildcrafted frankincense, nagarmotha and myrrh. Even with all these ingredients, do not worry about skin irritation as this bath soak is sensitive to the skin due to its’ lovely and soft fragrance. This product is cruelty-free, vegan and devoid of alcohol or soy.

Immersing in this bath soak will ease tension from strained shoulders and neck after a long day of hustling around campus. Pour one cup of the bath soak into the bathtub’s warm running water. Let the ingredients ripple through for at least 20 minutes. After the soak is mixed, submerge into the bath and lay your head back on a comfortable rolled towel or pillow to let your worries dissolve.

Overworked muscles ache for an instant source of relief. This bath soak and body scrub combination sold at Dermstore nourishes the skin with mineral-rich dead sea and Himalayan salts. Essential oils, including arnica, black pepper and patchouli, are also alleviating elements that aid in  purifying the skin. Sprinkled herbs such as rosemary, lavender and sage will help reinvigorate the soul. This $42 product is cruelty-free, paraben-free and phthalate free.

Dissolve two scoops in a warm bath to absorb the healing energy across your body. Apply the product to damp skin and massage in circular motions to gently exfoliate for a skin scrub. Rinse and glide your fingertips over your silky, smooth skin and say goodbye to sore muscles with this skin-saver.

Pursoma Digital Detox Bath Soak

Staring at digital screens for an excessive period of time can be draining. Digital detoxification can become a routine with this bath soak for $34 at Revolve. Hand-harvested French gray sea salt soothes stiff joints and tired muscles by stimulating circulation to those areas with its crystallized beads. French green clay, or montmorillonite, actively soaks up toxins stored in the body, leaving you with a clean slate. This bath soak is vegan and free of parabens, sulfates and phthalates.

After your bathtub is filled to the brim with water, sprinkle the product and stir it with your hand. Sink into the calming water for 20-30 minutes and feel free to add more warm water if needed. You will feel a whoosh of a refreshed mind, body and spirit after stepping foot outside of the bathtub.

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