Mud nourishes. Mud entertains. Mud cools. Mud purifies. International Mud Day is a perfect time to let loose and get dirty. What’s the best way to partake in the fun? Here are some ideas:

The feel of thick, rich mud gliding over the skin is a heavenly sensation. Let your significant other use healing hands to relax sore muscles with moisturizing mud. Some muds are adsorbent, meaning they deposit nutrients onto the skin instead of sucking out impurities. The result is skin as soft as the day you were born. Facial mud masks are a practical way to refresh a dull complexion. Try Sky Organics Dead Sea Mud Mask or Natura Pur’s Dead Sea Mud Mask. Both are vegan and cruelty-free.

Two years of COVID restrictions could make even the most level-headed person a little anxious. Blow off some steam by getting dirty. Harvard Medical School estimates that a person weighing 155 pounds burns about 216 calories in 30 minutes by wrestling. 

According to research by the University of Leeds, watching adorable animals reduces stress by up to 50%. Nothing is cuter than carefree pigs luxuriating in cooling mud on a hot summer day.