With these crystals from Rituals, your entire bathroom will smell like lavender

For many people, a bathtub is a place of relaxation.Credit:Getty Images

Relaxing, taking time for yourself, switching off – many of us can do this particularly well in the bathtub. We have now discovered an addition from Rituals that makes the bathing ritual even more beautiful, luxurious and calming.

Professional obligations, family responsibilities and social expectations – everyday life places a variety of demands on each of us. All of this can be very exhausting, both physically and mentally.

It is all the more important that we try to take the time to relax every now and then. Because small breaks can help us reduce stress, recharge our batteries and increase our well-being.

There are many ways to find inner balance again. For example, some people swear that the best way to relax is in the bathtub.

What shouldn't be missing here, of course? A bath additive. For example fromRituals*. With its scent, it not only transforms the bathroom into a small wellness oasis, but also has a calming and sleep-inducing effect.

This bath additive from Rituals ensures a restful sleep

Taking time for yourself, leaving your hectic lifestyle behind, being more balanced and feeling good - that's part of the brand DNA of Rituals and that's what the Dutch brand's products stand for.

If you are looking for an addition to a relaxing bath, you will definitely find it here. Our discovery: theMagnesium Bath Crystals* from the soothing sleep collection “The Ritual of Jing”.

Apart from the fact that the packaging looks elegant and high-quality on every bathroom shelf, the contents don't need to be hidden either.

The magnesium crystals dissolve in the warm water, soothe the skin and relax the muscles. The small grains exude a calming scent of sandalwood and lavender, which is said to calm the mind and give us a restful sleep.

Tip from Rituals:Take the bath one to two hours before going to bed. Make sure the water temperature is 40 degrees Celsius, add about a cup of the crystals to the water and leave it in the tub for about 20 minutes.

You can find other bath products with lavender from other brands here:

Properties of lavender and sandalwood as a bath additive

Lavender:Known for its calming and sleep-inducing properties, lavender is often used to reduce stress and elevate mood. The scent of lavender has a relaxing effect on the nervous system, helping to calm the mind and promote mental recovery. Lavender can also help relieve muscle tension and relieve muscle and joint pain.

Sandalwood:Sandalwood is also known for its calming and balancing properties. The warm, woody scent is used in aromatherapy to calm the mind and relieve stress. Sandalwood also has skin-soothing, moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties.

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