Do you ever look at a certain color and suddenly feel calmer, or perhaps inspired, or more energized? If so, you may be unknowingly practicing a form of color therapy long thought to alter moods and emotions. The ancient Egyptians and Chinese used colors to heal, and today there is an entire field of study dedicated specifically to color psychology. So, how can you use this to your advantage?
There's a simple way to use color therapy at home, right in your own bath, without having to redesign your bathroom with a change of paint or decor. The first step is choosing the color that will help you the most. For this, consider the following:
Soothing Blues, to use when you're feeling anxious.
Energizing Reds, Oranges, or Yellows, for when you're feeling sluggish
Inspiring Purples to encourage creativity
Tranquil Greens to still the overwhelming events of the day
Calming pinks when you're feeling overly tired or hopeless
Next, consciously add certain items in your chosen color to your bathing environment to help with relaxing or recharging. These may include:
Bath Salts and Body Scrubs: Salts and scrubs are available in several colors, which will turn your bathwater a shade of your chosen color. Keep stylish jars filled with these different colored bath salts on a shelf for whenever you need them.
Loofahs, Bath Sponges, and Bath Gloves: Keep several bathing accessories on hand in different colors to pull out whenever you need soothing, energizing, calming, or inspiring.
Towels and Washcloths: Place towels and washcloths of your chosen color in plain view as you soak in your bathtub.
Robes, Pajamas, or Silky Nightwear: After drying off, continue the focus on your chosen color by slipping on a cozy robe, comfy pajamas, or something silky against your skin in that same color.
Beverages: In a clear glass, add a colorful liqueur, with or without sparkling water, and sip away.
Finding unique ways to relax has never been easier, and with the use of color therapy in simple ways, relaxation is only a bath away in your Pelham & White bathtub. For more information on our clawfoot, pedestal, and freestanding bathtubs, contact us today.