Nature has so much for us, from herbs to cure illness to different kinds of mud to treat our skin. In the hustle culture that we all live in, our bodies and our minds deserve rejuvenation and detoxification. While there are quite a few treatments available to us that offer the same, nothing certainly beats an appealing session of therapy that connects us with nature in all its glory—a mud bath, which has been a part of holistic wellness practices for centuries.
Before the idea of a mud bath disgusts you, let me tell you that the different muds used are usually cleaned and sterilised, ensuring safety and removing impurities that could be harmful to the skin. From therapeutic clay mud to dead sea mud, each one has excellent benefits that will surprise you and probably tempt you to plan your next trip for the same. While many help your skin glow naturally, it is hard to ignore some other benefits—detoxification, relief from aches and pains, improved blood circulation, reduced stress, and more.
So, here's a look at the different mud baths and their benefits and some of the best places in India to experience the treatment. Therapeutic Clay Mud Bentonite clay, Fuller's earth, and kaolin clay are often used for their excellent absorption and detoxifying properties. Making them perfect for deep cleansing and exfoliation, these clays are known for their ability to draw out toxins and impurities from the skin.
Peat Mud Derived from decomposed organic material found in wetlands and .