The Ultimate Bath Essentials With AIRE Ancient Baths

A hot, bubbled bath is one of life's best pleasures. In fact, bathing has been a luxury for millennia, particularly valued for its restorative properties. Ancient civilizations used traditional bathhouses for reducing muscle fatigue and promoting restful sleep, rituals which we bring into our own homes today.

We've partnered with bathing experts AIRE Ancient Baths to bring you unique product picks that will transform your bathroom into a spa-like oasis.

Preparation Is Key

To transform your bathroom into a relaxation oasis, it’s important to set the scene. Lighting, scent, temperature, and sound all play a part in your bath experience.

1. Lighting
At AIRE, we light our bath area with hundreds of candles creating a beautiful, low-lit ambience. At home, try to avoid bright, electric lights – dim them if you can or use candles instead. Your favourite scented candle is the perfect companion for a relaxing bath as it provides an atmospheric light as well as a beautiful smell. Our top tip - light it when you begin to run your bath, so it has time to scent the whole room.

2. Scent
If you don’t have a scented candle or want even more of an olfactory experience, scented bath salts or bath oils are a wonderful addition to a relaxing bath. 

Choose salts such as Epsom or Himalayan which have beneficial properties. Or essential oils such as lavender, orange blossom or sandalwood that help to promote relaxation and calmness.

3. Temperature
For a relaxing bath, we recommend setting the temperature around 36-38 degrees. This is the perfect range for relaxation. We always recommend listening to your body and adjusting it if you feel like you want it hotter or colder.

4. Sound
Sound has a huge impact on our ability to relax. A relaxing soundtrack can greatly enhance your experience so queue your favourite chilled podcast to help get you in the zone. Once you have set the scene, take a few deep breaths to centre yourself and begin! 

Enhance Your Experience

You can enhance your bath experience with extra treats such as a glass of bubbly and some chocolates, a delicious herbal tea and a favourite book. All these little touches are a way of showing yourself some extra care and attention. Our top tip: invest in a practical bath caddy to have those extra luxuries at arm's reach.

Once you’ve finished your bath, ensure you can continue to relax. Lay out your softest loungewear or pyjamas to change into and treat yourself to your best body oil or lotion for a wonderful massage.

⁠Nestled in the heart of London, AIRE Ancient Baths is a sanctuary inspired by the bathing rituals of ancient civilizations. Step inside this luxurious spa and be greeted by candlelit thermal baths and unique treatments, from red wine baths to lavender oil massages. As a brand partner of The Wedding Shop, AIRE Ancient Baths is the perfect post-wedding treat to add to your wedding gift list.