sodium laureth sulfate and sodium lauryl sulfate.
It turns out - these ingredients are often added to products like bubble bath, shampoo and soap to create a rich lather and suds. But really, what they do is cause skin irritations and possible long-term tissue damage both internally and externally.
BATH WITH BENEFITS:
Look for bath products featuring essential oils, which are easily absorbed by the skin and offer added aromatherapy benefits. For a safer option, look for ingredients like soapbark and yucca; both nonsoap herbal extracts create foam that's free of sulfates.
1 SOAKING SCHEDULE
although showering daily is recommended, most experts agree that taking a bath three to five times a week is ideal.
2 BREATHE EASY
steam from a bath - especially one that incorporates essential oils - can aid the respiratory system by moisturizing and helping to clear out breathing passages.
3 SLEEP TIGHT
studies show that taking a 15-minute hot bath before bed relaxes the mind and body, resulting is a deeper sleep.
PRODUCT PICKS FOR DO-IT YOURSELF RESULTS:
The Moisturizing Bath Gel
This rich gel is a soothing soak for your bath.
Rosa Mosqueta® Moisturizing Bath & Shower
8oz, $10.48, naturalorganicbody.com
The Theraputic Bath Salts
Featuring crystallized kelp from an organic seaweed farm in the Brittany coast of France.
This highly detoxifying bath contains all the therapeutic elements from the sea- over 60 different minerals, vitamins, antioxidants and amino acids that replenish, nourish, detox and heal. Organic peppermint essential oil refreshes and stimulates circulation. Organic eucalyptus essential oil strengthens immunity, clears up sinuses and eases decongestion.
150z, $19.00, naturalorganicbody.com
The Botanical Blend
Hydrating and soothing Aloe Vera and breadfruit, skin repairing Noni and Kamanu oil, and antioxidant-rich Hawaiian algae, combine with healing Hawaiian seaweeds to soothe, heal and moisturize the skin and relieve irritation.
Tropical Bath Soak- Sun Radiance
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