Upgrade Your Bath Time Ritual Courtesy Of These Black-Owned Businesses

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A bath time ritual is nothing more than a routine that is followed when you bathe. Many people use the bathtub for much more than getting clean. They use it as a means of relieving stress and decompressing after a long day. And though warm water, soap, and a washcloth are really all you need, there are ways to enhance your regimen that can make your soaking time a much more relaxing and meaningful experience — and help set the mood, if you will. Here are nine products from Black-owned brands that can help you upgrade your bathtime ritual.

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Aromatherapy

Add a little aromatherapy to your bathtime routine with some pleasing scents from Posh Candle Co. Their scented soy candles are sure to add to the relaxing ambiance, putting your mind and body at ease. Consider trying their popular Bad & Bougie scent, which they describe as “a sweet and sensual floral scent with hints of nectarine, honeysuckle, rose and sandalwood. It’s perfect for yourself and your girlfriends who have fine taste and tend to act a little bougie.”

Bath bombs

Your bath water could use some essential oils and fun colors. The Peapod Pixie Gift Shop has a variety of luxurious bath bombs to choose from, such as the Beach Dreams bath bomb, which will make you feel like you have temporarily left your bathroom and teleported to a remote island with blue waters and white sand.

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Bath Salt

If you’re experiencing difficulty sleeping at night, the Deep Detox Bath Soak from Goodnight & Co. can help to wash your troubles away. The soothing medley of Pink Himalayan and dead sea salts, rose petals, eucalyptus, lavender, and essential oils promise to deliver a “sensuous, powerful, detox bath that melts every muscle.”

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Vivify Body & Co. Skin Frosting

Your bathtime ritual is only as good as the moisturizer that you apply afterward. Vivify Body & Co.’s Skin Frosting are different from other body butters on the market “because of the ingredients that we use,” founder YaYa Simuel told Madame Noire. “Many companies use the same ingredients as each other; which gives customers the same results. Unlike other body butters that are out there, Vivify Body & Co. carefully and diligently sourced non-traditional, exotic botanicals from around the world to create a formula that will give our customers the skin that they desire and that they deserve at a faster rate.”

Bubble Bath

Give your bath water a sweet treat with some of the luxurious bubble baths by the Shea Shea Bakery. Their Milk + Honey + Syrup collection is well-priced and a fan favorite.

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Body Scrub

If smoother skin is what you aspire to have, give Vivify Body & Co.’s body scrub a try. The product promises to “buff and polish away dead skin cells while replenishing your skin with vital nutrients that are needed to keep your skin soft and vibrant.”

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Wine

Adding a glass of wine to your bath time ritual is like adding icing to the cake. It’s the perfect way to wrap up a stress-filled day and  Abby Creek Vineyard has a variety of wines to choose from.

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If wine isn’t your thing, you may want to sip on Goodnight Darling & Co.’s Fade to Black herbal tea blend. Whether you have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep at night, this lovely blend can help you to sleep soundly.