Burt Makes It All Better

The cold wave has hit us early here in NC. There’s not much about cold rainy days that I like, but a warm bath always seems to make things better, doesn’t it?

I love a long soak in the tub. For years I’ve stuck with the same few bath products – all organic and lavender scented. (Just call me adventurous.)

Then my girls surprised me a few months ago with new bath salts for my birthday. They sat for weeks on the bathroom counter, until I ran out of my usual bath gel. I’ll admit that I had low expectations, but Burt’s Bees Therapeutic Bath Crystals did not disappoint!

I know so many people who love Burt, and all of his bees, but I never understood why. After using these bath salts, I do understand why. I love them, too.

First, check out the ingredients. Sea salt, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), lemon oil, rosemary oil, eucalyptus oil, tocopherol (vitamin E). Completely natural, and not tested on animals.

No, these are not lavender scented. But I think the smell is divine – a mixture of lemon and eucalyptus. Just drop 1 to 2 tablespoons under hot, running water, and your entire bathroom will be filled with the relaxing scent. The combination does wonders for a cold or a stuffy nose. And the oils leave my skin feel refreshed and moisturized. They also really help when I have sore muscles.

Here’s what Burt has to say about his bath crystals: “Indulging in a warm bath of salt crystals and essential oils after a workout helps release lactic acid which builds up during physical activity causing muscle ache. The penetrating action of essential oils helps stimulate the elimination of waste products and relieves soreness. 100% natural.”

I’ve climbed in a few times before the tub was filled, and the salt crystals had not completely dissolved yet. Make sure you don’t feel them on the bottom of the tub before you get it, or it will feel like you’re sitting on a million little pebbles, which is not so relaxing. Also, you’ll want to keep the metal can away from water. These cans rust, and if you keep it right by the bathtub, you may find yourself with a rust ring a few weeks later. Seriously, a small price to pay for how much I like these bath crystals.

Thankfully, these are easy to find. I buy them at Target, and I’ve even seen them in some grocery stores. You can also get them online at Target, Amazon, and Drugstore.com.

Thanks to Burt, my chilly weather bath is even better. Of course, the candles and glass of wine are nice, too! Now run out and get some for yourself and your friends, and let me know what you think!