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A hot bubble bath can be really relaxing after a gruelling day at work or a stressful day at college. But if you really want to make the most of your baths, then you should take a look at the wide range of skin softening products around today. Your bubble bath can really be enhanced if you use the right products, providing not only pure relaxation but also enabling you to soften your skin all over.

You can enjoy a wide choice of bath products that work to soften your skin as well as provide you with a little luxury. A good choice is a moisturizing cream bath. These form really rich, creamy bubbles in the water and can leave your skin feeling silky smooth. Using a matching moisturizing shower cream to complement the cream bath will leave you feeling pampered and baby soft. You can get these cream baths and shower creams in a variety of fragrances and colours, which can help to lift your mood, help you unwind and relax your muscles.

If you prefer to use soap, then it is worth remembering that the active ingredients in soap can actually dry out your skin rather than helping to soften it. You should therefore avoid soap that contains harsh chemicals and detergents. Instead, opt for a vegetable oil based bar or a moisturising bath bar. These also come in a variety of fragrances and can be worked in to a rich lather that softens and smoothes the skin.

For a real dash of luxury you can add a little bath milk to the water. Bath milk can come in both liquid and powder form, and turns the bath water a creamy white colour. The properties and ingredients in the milk will make your skin noticeably softer and smoother. You can select from various fragrances to suit your mood.

Bath oils are another popular choice due to their skin softening properties. They work by leaving a very fine film over the skin which helps to keep in the water and moisture. There are two ways of using bath oil: you can either add a dash to your bath water or you can apply directly to wet skin. Either way, you should find that your skin feels much softer and far more hydrated.

If you have quite dry skin or a condition such as eczema, then you need to be careful about the products that you use in the bath. The ingredients in some products can make matters worse, particularly if they are being used on cracked and broken skin. Those with a dry skin problem should look at the range of emollient bath products on the market. Emollients work by restoring moisture to the skin. Like oils, they create a fine film over the skin which traps in moisture and water, leaving your skin feeling hydrated and soft. There are many bath products available that contain emollient, including:

  • Bath creams
  • Shower creams/washes
  • Bath bars
  • Oils
  • Creams and body lotions
To enhance the effects of your skin softening bath, you should also use a pampering body cream or lotion afterwards. You can select from a choice of fragrances that can leave you smelling fresh and wonderful, or you can opt for fragrance-free if you have sensitive skin. If you choose a body lotion that is fragranced try and go for one that matches the fragrance of your other bath products. A good body cream or lotion will add that finishing touch to your pampered and baby soft skin, leaving you feeling and smelling great.


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I love Lush Bath Ballistics: Butterball, Karma, Honey Bee, Blackberry.

Otherwise I like warm scents like sheabutter, olive oil, vanilla, honey; especially for the winter. For the summer, anything fruity: strawberries, lemon, I also like the smell of jasmine.

 
thank you! i only do baths when i shave. it takes forever to shave so i never take a shower afterwards. like, day 1: shower. day 2: shave / soak in bath. day 3: shower. and so on. but, now i'm mad! i could of went and bought some bubble baths to match my lotions and stuff from victorias secret. *cries* lol. thats okay! maybe next time =] although, a lot of my bath beads dont have a scent. my shaving cream over powers.

 
Thank you for the post, Maja!

I love baths and last night I took warmed up fresh milk from the fridge,

some of my Emu oil, and essence of yep, jasmine in it...OMG!!! No bubbles, but my skin felt so good afterwards!!!

I have to be careful because many of the commercial Bubble baths

just dry out my skin!.....LOL...my BF thought I was crazy when he saw me

pouring MILK into my bath! but If you have never tried it, it is really nice.

 
In Ancient Greece, wealthy women took goat milk baths. Goat milk is supposed to be even better for your skin than the regular cow milk.

I always wanted to try the milk bath, but I forgot about it. Thanks for the reminder Elisabet.

LOL @ your bf.

 

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