What should I bring when taking a hot spring bath? The complete steps of taking a hot spring bath

Recently, it is a good time for people to relax and have a vacation. Many friends have plans to go out and play. Our places are also very lively. Of course, people choose to play in a variety of ways, and there are all kinds of activities. Today we will share with you how to take a hot spring bath comfortably, and what you need to prepare in advance before taking a hot spring bath.

Contents of this article

1. What should you bring to a hot spring bath?

2. Complete steps for hot spring bathing

3. Can I eat before taking a hot spring bath?

What to bring to a hot spring bath

1. Swimsuits and trunks for hot springs. Boys usually bring boxer trunks, while girls can choose a decent swimsuit. You can buy them in advance and bring them with you. Of course, there are also some for sale at the hot springs, but they are more expensive and there are fewer styles, so it is best to bring your own swimsuit.

2. In addition to the swimsuits you wear when soaking in hot springs, you also need to prepare bath towels and bathrobes while enjoying the hot springs. This is convenient and hygienic, and it also achieves the effect of entertainment and enjoyment. Hot springs usually change pools constantly, and it is very necessary to wipe the water on your body with a towel after getting out of the water to avoid catching a cold. So it is essential to bring clean towels and bathrobes. Although most well-developed hot spring resorts have towels and bathrobes provided, for some original hot spring tourist attractions, these need to be prepared by you.

3. It is easy to lose water in the body when taking a hot spring bath, so try to bring water and drinks with you when taking a hot spring bath to avoid dehydration.

4. Bring a tight plastic bag or waterproof bag, take off your glasses and valuables and put them in the waterproof bag to prevent the spring water from soaking your clothes/glasses, etc. Before taking a hot spring bath, take off your gold and silver jewelry in advance and put them in a safe place. If you do not take them off in time, you can put them in the bag with you to avoid chemical reactions with the hot spring or accidental loss.

5. Bring some health eye drops to effectively protect your eyes after bathing.

6. You don’t need to wear slippers. Slippers are provided in hot springs, and there are small cabinets in open air areas for you to store your cell phone and other items. Of course, if you have obsessive-compulsive disorder or are not used to wearing other people’s slippers, you can bring your own slippers.

7. Thermos cup. If you soak in hot springs for too long, you may feel chest tightness, thirst, dizziness, etc. Therefore, it is best to prepare a water cup and replenish water in time when you get out of the pool. People with cold body can prepare some ginger soup to drink to drive away the cold.

8. Toiletries. You always need to rinse after getting out of the hot spring, so it is necessary to prepare shampoo and shower gel. Although the shower room in the hot spring resort is equipped with toiletries, you still need to consider these things if you have special requirements.

Complete steps for hot spring bathing

1. Makeup removal

Before taking a hot spring bath, girls who wear makeup must remember to remove their makeup carefully. Removing makeup before taking a hot spring bath is the basic etiquette of hot spring bathing, and it is also the first priority for skin care. Before taking a hot spring bath, don't be afraid of trouble, because clean skin can truly absorb the mineral components in the hot spring. Imagine how embarrassing it would be to be fumigated by the steam and your makeup would come off. It would be better to clean it in advance. Moreover, removing makeup can not only keep the hot spring water clean, but also make the pores clean, making it easier to discharge sweat, accelerating the circulation, and becoming more beautiful the more you bathe. This step is for people who wear makeup.

2. Take a bath

It is best to wash your body before entering the pool. In modern Chinese hot springs, people do not need to rinse their bodies. They wear swimsuits when entering the pool. Some people smoke while soaking, and some people chase noise. However, this may not be suitable for people who seek quiet rest or feel the nature. This is also a manifestation of etiquette and hygiene, especially when taking a public hot spring. Everyone goes to soak in dirty clothes. Just think about it, it is uncomfortable. Besides, taking off clothes without taking a shower, changing into swimsuits and going directly into the hot spring means that the pores are not open, so the effect of soaking in the hot spring is not very good.

3. Breathing

In fact, hot spring bathing is not what we usually imagine. It is very different from bathing. The key to hot spring bathing is to "inhale, drink, and soak". First of all, you need to do a good job of breathing. The so-called "inhale" means to absorb the hot spring water vapor first, so that the anions and minerals in the water can directly enter the body through breathing, just like the effect of forest bathing.

Please note that this procedure is not applicable when bathing in sulfur springs, so as to avoid inhaling too much sulfur gas which may harm the body.

4. Skin care

Use the steam of hot spring water to do skin care, apply a mask on your face after washing, and take a hot spring bath as needed. If your mask has whitening effect, add milk or lemon slices to the hot spring water, and then apply eye mask or cucumber slices on the eyes, which is no less than any beauty treatment in a beauty salon. This step is for people who pay more attention to beauty.

5. Hair care

Many people may do hair care while taking a sauna, but it is also applicable when taking a hot spring bath. After washing your hair, apply the fire ointment evenly, wrap it carefully with a hot towel, and finally put on a shower cap. After 20 minutes, your hair will be as smooth and moisturized as your body. This step is optional, depending on whether you are particular about it or not.

6. Hydrate

Before and during a hot spring bath, you should drink plenty of water. Before taking a hot spring bath, make a pot of fruit tea or rose tea and drink it while soaking. This will allow the fragrance to permeate you from the inside out. A suitable hot spring bath is a petal bath or a fruit bath. If you want to save trouble, you can use essential oils instead.

Although you shouldn't drink alcohol while soaking in a hot spring, lying in the hot spring, holding a glass of champagne, and listening to some light music is definitely a great enjoyment in life. If you haven't tried it, your life will definitely be imperfect. The best way is to use a wooden tray, put a tall champagne glass on it, watch the tray float gently on the water, and take a sip from time to time. Be careful not to drink too much, which will not only ruin the atmosphere, but also make you drunk and dangerous.

7. Take a hot spring bath

After doing all the above, you can officially start bathing. Bathing in hot springs is not as simple as just soaking. It is important for different people to choose different postures. Generally speaking, there are lying, sitting and foot bathing.

Horizontal bathing means that the person bathing in the hot spring lies on his back in the water, with the head, neck and front chest exposed above the water surface, and the body below the nipple line immersed in the water. This can reduce the pressure on the chest during bathing and reduce the load on the cardiopulmonary system. It is suitable for people with weaker constitutions.

Sitting bathing is a method in which the person taking a hot spring bath sits in the water with only the lower back, buttocks, thigh roots and genitals immersed in the hot water. It can improve pelvic and genital blood circulation, produce anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, as well as a sedative and hypnotic effect. It is suitable for people with chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, prostatitis, constipation, hemorrhoids, rectal prolapse, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, and rheumatic joint pain in the lower limbs.

For foot bath, you only need to immerse your feet and ankles in warm water, which has the effect of "leading blood downward" and can reduce brain congestion in patients with hypertension. It is suitable for people with hypertension, insomnia, oligomenorrhea, and rheumatic pain in the feet.

8. Rinse

Most people think that you don't need to rinse again after taking a bath. In fact, after taking a bath in a hot spring with high sulfur or salt concentration, if you don't rinse thoroughly, the concentration of sulfur or salt will increase by about ten times after the water on the body evaporates, which means that its irritation is greatly increased. Therefore, it is best to rinse the body with clean water after taking a hot spring bath. Note that when taking a bath after taking a hot spring bath, remember not to use shower gel or soap, which will wash away the minerals. It is recommended to simply take a bath with clean water.

9. Oil massage

After taking a hot spring bath, the sebum on the skin surface will be reduced, so it is best to give your body a full body care. Using massage oil to massage the whole body can better promote blood circulation and moisturize the skin. It would be best if a professional beautician can do it for you. If not, you can ask a companion to help you. This step is optional, depending on whether you are particular about it.

Summary: steps such as makeup removal and skin care are mostly for specific groups of people and those who are more particular about their lifestyle, while the steps for ordinary people to take a hot spring bath are basically bathing - breathing (except sulfur springs) - replenishing water - soaking in the hot spring - rinsing.

Can I eat before taking a hot spring bath?

You can eat before you soak in the hot springs, but be careful not to eat too much, otherwise you will feel tired. Soaking in the hot springs on an empty stomach can easily lead to dizziness, vomiting and fatigue, especially when you soak for a long time. If you eat too much before soaking in the hot springs, it will cause indigestion and even cerebral hemorrhage. If you must go after a meal, you can walk around the pool for a while before entering the pool. The best way is to sleep for a while before soaking.