Bath

Candles, steam, and a soak that actually ends on time.

The ritual

A soak that actually ends. Candles, steam, and a timer that's gentler than your phone's alarm.

The steps

fill    hot, with the door closed
light   three candles, low
soak    45 minutes
out     before the water cools

Why it works

Steam lifts the scent differently than air — a bath candle throws twice as far, so you can use half as many.