As we march forward into days and possibly months of isolation, celebrities continue to reach out to us as best they can. Motivated by boredom, stars are posting video of many of their household routines so that we, too, can live like housebound celebrities. January Jones joined the call the other day when she posted her recipe for a detox bath she likes to take. January was sporting some kind of DIY face mask, that I do not think she disclosed (maybe next story?) and started a science experiment in her very pretty bathroom that she referred to, at one point, as a “human stew”:
January Jones emptying salt (“a whole pound if you have it!”) apple cider vinegar, and a carton of baking soda into a bath is the kind of psychopathic quarantine beauty content I aspire to❤️ pic.twitter.com/rL7cyFqhcY
— Jasmine Sha-Ree Sanders (@JasMoneyRecords) March 18, 2020
Obviously, the take-away here is – where can I get that caftan?! I mean, not to oversell it but I would OWN self-isolation if I had something that fabulous to wear. As of this writing, no id yet. But don’t worry, folks are working on it.
As for the bath, I have questions. To her point about these items being available, I actually think she’s right, there. I haven’t been to the grocery store in four days (a record for me!) but when I was there last, I had no trouble getting what I need in the baking aisle, while the soup shelves across from it were decimated. Still, those quantities seem excessive. A pound of salt in a tub that has an entire box of baking soda already in it? And isn’t soap, baking soda and vinegar the basis of a science fair volcano? Or is that the surprise part of the bath? As she luxuriates in her beautiful surroundings, all of a sudden, the bathtub erupts and shoots out a flume of bath lava at the ceiling. My guess is that January has taken this detox bath before and it doesn’t appear that her skin has been seared, so I assume it’s safe. I’ll let you guys try it out first. But if I can make any kind of suggestion here, run the water as you dump the contents of your pantry in it. Putting a naked derriere on a pound of undissolved salt is in no way relaxing. Detoxing? Possibly, but not in any way I want to know about.
Bath salts are, however, very easy to make. Get your kid to make them for you and maybe they’ll get some science class extra credit. The you could have Junior sew you that fabulous caftan for their Home Ec lesson.
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I’m jealous. I couldn’t do this, can’t do epsom salt, bath bombs or bubble baths because it’s a guaranteed yeast infection. Even if I could that’s a lot of salt and baking powder whoa.
Even Epsom salts give you a yeast infection? Criminy, I’m sorry to hear that!
Nope and I miss epsom salt baths! I’m going to make my own bath tea bags. For some reason I have time on my hands…
It’s a common science 101 experiment to show students how acid-base reactions occur. Not sure I’d recommend bathing in it regularly since it can dry out your skin, which is why it’s often used as a home remedy for rashes or acne, but placebo effect is nothing to sneeze at. Enjoy your “detox” Jan.
Caftan is from laviestylehouse.com 🙂
@ATHYRMOSE thanks for the link!
Had to look – it looks like JJ on their homepage. I treat all my robes & caftans as wearable napkins, so a $600 one is out of the question!
‘Wearable napkins’! I realized the other day that every single item of clothing I have that I wear around the house has food or tea stains on it.
it’s $750 anyone know of a caftan knockoff that’s similar 🙂
Caftans are ridiculously easy to make!
You can get two or four rectangular scarves you like and sew them together. Or get a piece of fabric and make a neck hole, and attach the sides together (leaving openings for sleeves).
<3 caftans! For amazing caftan style, google Liz Taylor. #goals
NeNe Leakes makes some really nice ones too. I can not remember the name of her line at this moment.
My boarder went looking for baking soda last night in the greater Boston area. Three grocery stores were out of it. Everyone is baking.
I have been doing baths like this for a while, and they are amazing! Apple cider vinegar has anti-bacterial properties to help your skin, and the magnesium in Epsom salt helps sore muscles, relaxation & you sleep so well. I am prone to yeast infections & problematic skin, and this actually helps me stave those off (not true with other bath products that have perfumes). Detoxifying baths are the bomb & a great thing to try when quarantining. I have a huge whisk that I use to make sure all the ingredients are mixed in & usually add a few drops of my favorite essential oil. Turn on a show, put a sweet treat next to you, soak, and it’s the best night!
After a week in quarantine all i want to do is walk around in a dirty wedding dress and cry over my lost love.
https://www.laviestylehouse.com/collections/caftans/products/no-337
The Japanese did a study that showed adding a mixture of 1/2 cup vinegar and 2 teaspoons of salt to your laundry kills 99% of germs. So I’m guessing the combination in a bath would do the same.
If it helps me look like her at 42 , I’ll try it.
If it helps me look like her at 42 , I’ll try it.