Red Flower Power: Neroli Cypress High Atlas Mineral Soak

Believe it or not, spa girls have bad days too. And today was one for the record books. The only solution for any self-respecting spa girl: the classic soak and mope. Rather than my usual ritual of a hot tub laced with essential oils and Epsom salts, I pulled out the big guns: neroli cypress high atlas mineral soak from the red flower hammam line. I got my hands on this when I was fortunate enough to meet red flower creator, Yael Alkalay, when she made a stop at Hotel Valley Ho last month. Yael is one of those people who has a smile so full and genuine that her eyes would disappear behind her cheeks when she laughed. I remembered her endearing smile as I untied the magical bag of mineral soak. One deep inhale of the contents and I nearly forgot that I broke into a crying fit during yoga earlier that day and had to leave mid-class. An exotic fragrance filled my bathroom and the tub water turned an earthy pink as I steeped in the rich minerals just long enough to turn my mope into hope. Take my advice: Whether it’s a simple candle or a ritual body treatment, keep a dose of red flower handy for days like these.