The Miyomi Journal

Wellness, Ritual
& Skin Science

The philosophy behind the onsen, the science of the minerals and botanicals we use, and practical guides to choosing and using bath salts in Australia. Written for people who would rather understand the bath than be sold one.

Wooden foot soak tub of steaming water beside a bowl of mineral bath salts on dark stone tiles Ritual

 ·  6 min read

How to Use Bath Salts: In the Bath, the Shower, or No Tub at All

How much to use, how long to soak, and how to use bath salts in the shower, as a scrub, in a foot soak or a spa bath.

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A dish of bath salts, a pink bath bomb and a bottle of bubble bath side by side on dark stone Skin

 ·  5 min read

Bath Salts vs Bath Bombs vs Bubble Bath: What Each Does to Your Skin

What's in each one, what it does to dry or sensitive skin, and which to pick for regular soaks, kids and thrush-prone skin.

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Steaming deep soaking tub in a dark navy bathroom with a rolled towel and dish of mineral salts Recovery

 ·  7 min read

Bath for Sore Muscles: The Post-Workout Recovery Soak

What a warm bath does and doesn't do after a hard workout, how it compares to an ice bath, and how to run one.

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Close-up of water droplets beading on hydrated skin against dark navy silk Skin

 ·  6 min read

Bath Salts for Dry Skin: What Helps and What Makes It Worse

A bath can hydrate dry skin or strip it, and the difference is entirely in the detail. Temperature, minerals, and the three-minute rule.

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A hand pouring mineral bath salts from a ceramic vessel into a steaming wooden soaking tub Ritual

 ·  5 min read

How Often Should You Take a Salt Bath?

Two to three times a week suits most people, but it depends on what you are after. Frequency by goal, how much to use, and what it costs.

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Mineral bath salt crystals spilling from a wooden scoop with dried botanicals Buying Guide

 ·  6 min read

Bath Salts in Australia: How to Choose the Right Ones

Not all bath salts are equal. Salt types, magnesium content, red flags on the label, and what a good bath actually costs.

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White magnesium salt crystals dissolving into warm bathwater in golden light Science

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Magnesium Bath Soaks: Benefits, Science and How to Use Them

What a magnesium bath can and can't do, what the research says about skin absorption, and how to run one properly.

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Candlelit bathtub at night with steam rising and golden candle flames reflected on the water Wellness

 ·  6 min read

Bath Before Bed: How a Warm Soak Improves Deep Sleep

Why a warm soak one to two hours before bed helps you fall asleep faster and sleep deeper, and how to build the ritual.

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Steaming Japanese outdoor onsen hot spring at dusk with glowing lanterns and misty mountains Wellness

 ·  5 min read

Onsen at Home: A Guide to Japanese Hot Spring Bathing

What an onsen is, how the etiquette works, and how to recreate a Japanese hot spring soak in an ordinary bathtub.

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Fresh yuzu citrus fruits, whole and halved, on dark navy silk in warm golden light Ingredients

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Yuzu: The Citrus Japan Floats in the Bath Every Winter

Every December, Japan floats yuzu in the bath. Where the custom came from, how to do it at home, and what yuzu oil actually does for skin.

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Green tea leaves, a bowl of matcha powder and a bamboo whisk on dark navy stone Ingredients

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Green Tea in the Bath: What It Can and Can't Do for Skin

Green tea is one of the most studied plant extracts in skincare. What it does in a serum, what it does in bath water, and why they differ.

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