How to Have a Perfect Bath

I am very good at taking baths. Haters will say this is not a real skill, but all it takes is one bad bath to appreciate the little details that make a bath great. It’s more than hot water. It’s more than bubbles. A truly great bath takes preparation, planning, and at least two beverages.

The video you see above is just one example of a good bath. Not every good bath is the same, but most of them follow the same basic template, and have one item from each of the following categories:

Some sort of water modifier

Baths are not about getting clean—they are about relaxation. And fragrant, silky and/or bubbly water is more relaxing than plain, scent-free water. Dr. Teal’s makes my favorite bubbly bath. The scents are noticeable but not overwhelming or overly perfumed, and a couple of glugs is enough for a mountain of bubbles. I also enjoy a Lush bath bomb or bubble bar, even though they refuse to keep my favorites (Lord of Misrule and Pop in the Bath) in stock.

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