Did you know that in Japan, you must be clean before entering the bath?
Indeed, the bath, whether public or private, is considered an activity of purification of the mind. An active meditation to release your worries and refocus. That is why the bathwater, which brings calm to the mind, must not be soiled.
This tradition, which is 2000 years old, has its origins in the Buddhist religion and the many hot springs that dot the volcanic archipelago. In the 6th century, temples were the first places to use these natural hot springs and steam for the purification of the body and mind.
This art of living, which has crossed the centuries, is practiced in dedicated places and is accompanied by specific rules and objects. The first being to be clean before immersing yourself in the water.
For the Japanese, the act of removing all traces of sweat and dirt from the body also has the effect of cleansing the mind.
The three types of Japanese baths
Onsen:
Hot springs naturally heated by volcanic soil (between 39° and 42°) located in traditional inns (Ryokan) or thermal stations (Onsen) in nature.
Sentô:
Public baths where people gather with friends and neighbors to relax, socialize, and meditate.
Furô:
The individual bathtub in which you enter clean so that the water can serve the entire family.
In practice:
Every evening, two hours before bedtime, allow yourself a moment for yourself, with yourself.
First, you must undress, both from your clothes and your worries, before washing and rinsing thoroughly using soap and exfoliating towels.
These gestures are usually performed in the bath antechambers on small stools with wooden basins made of hinoki (Japanese cypress).
Only after completing these acts of purification can relaxation in the hot bathwater begin. A bath of 10 minutes at around 39° is ideal for boosting the immune system.
The water can be enhanced with purifying bath salts, which offer numerous benefits for the skin, muscles, and joints.
The Bijo selection:
Dead Sea Salts, regenerating and rich in minerals, combined with essential oil synergies from SHIGETA.
Bath salts from the Tsugaru Strait infused with the relaxing and antibacterial essence of Hiba Aomori wood from Cul de Sac.
Much more than just a showerhead, the OXYGEN MICRO MIST SHOWER is a true beauty tool designed for deep cleansing of skin pores and hair fibers.
Thanks to its advanced micro-bubble technology, it generates ultra-fine bubbles that remove impurities embedded in the pores while providing intense hydration to the skin.
The Japanese silk-based liquid soaps and solid soaps from Cokon Lab and their refined fragrances.
The bath brushes from SHAQUDA and their long wooden handles for cleaning the back, or the cotton and washi paper towels for gently exfoliating the skin.
To perfect the bathing ritual and finish on a note of delicacy and softness, the bath slippers from SASAWASHI and the towels from Olsia, acclaimed for their high absorbency despite their light weight.
