This $16 Amazon Find Is the Easiest Way to Detox at the End of a Long Day

Picture this: It's the end of a very long day of emails, meetings, running around, dealing with people… You know, all the stressful stuff. You get home and all you want to do is lie down—anywhere, really, because you're so exhausted. Normally, when I have those days, I run into my apartment, immediately change into my pajamas, attempt to pull dinner together or order something, and lie down on my couch or bed and look at my phone for hours. It's not the best wind-down routine, I know, especially with the phone part because that can cause some anxiety if I look at my emails again or doomscroll.

But lately, I've been trying to find out new ways to de-stress, and one of my favorite coping strategies has been to take a bath. I was never really a bath person before this, but now I understand why it can be such a relaxing experience. I turn on the faucet, light some candles, play some music, and throw in some bath salts. And when it comes to bath salts, there are so many, but I'm particularly fond of the detox ones right now. Not only do they make me feel relaxed and calm, but they also make me feel like I'm able to wash all the grime and bad stuff from my body. I feel so refreshed and clean afterward.

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My favorite detox bath salts right now are Dr. Teal's Detoxify & Energize salts, which are formulated with pure Epsom salt, essential oils, ginger, and clay. The salt in it is so good at soothing any soreness, so it's great for any post-workout recovery or if you're dealing with pain or tightness from sitting all day. The ginger and clay in the formula work to draw out impurities and cleanse the body. Did I mention it also just smells really good? Plus, you can't beat the price—it's about $16 for a pack of two three-pound bags.

If you're looking for a similar effect, here are some detox bath salts that you're going to want to add to your routine.

1. Goop G.Tox Detox 5 Salt Bath Soak

2. Costa Brazil Bath Salt

3. Better Bath Better Body Detox Bath Salt

4. Odacité Energy Awakening Evergreen Bath Soak

5. African Botanics Le Vert Tranquil Green Clay Soak

6. Herbivore Botanicals Detox Soaking Salts

7. Pursoma Digital Detox Bath Soak

8. Tree Hut Detoxifying Mediterranean Salt Soak

9. Aveda Stress-Fix Soaking Salts

10. Vie Healing Paidu Orange Detox Hamami Bath Salts

11. Honest Soak It Up Bath Salts

12. Midnight Paloma Fizzy Bath Soak

13. Enviromedica Magnetic Clay Bath

14. African Botanics Kalahari Desert De-Tox Bath Salts

15. Bathorium Charcoal Garden Detox Crush

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Sarah is lifestyle writer and editor with over 10 years of experience covering health and wellness, interior design, food, beauty, and tech. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she attended New York University and lived in New York for 12 years before returning to L.A. in 2019.

In addition to her work on THE/THIRTY and Who What Wear, she held editor roles at Apartment Therapy, Real Simple, House Beautiful, Elle Decor, and The Bump (sister site of The Knot).

She has a passion for health and wellness, but she especially loves writing about mental health. Her self-care routine consists of five things: a good workout, “me” time on the regular, an intriguing book/podcast/playlist to unwind after a long day, naps, and decorating her home.