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Anybody like oils in baths?

myshell624 — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 03:24:34 GMT

I heard Jennifer from SSC say that she would sometimes take their Olive oil body oil and put a few drops in her bath and when she would get out her skin would be soft and moisturized. It has been a while since I did this. My skin is so dry that I tried this tonite. I just used plain old mineral oil and my skin is so soft! Do any of you use oils in your bath? If so which ones do you like best?

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FUTURE — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 04:28:30 GMT

Yes! I can't use bubbles or soaps in my baths, but I put in oil every once in a while. I got some grapeseed oil at the grocery store for little $ and just throw in a squirt every once in a while. Silky smooth!!

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Icegoddess — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 04:56:16 GMT

I don't do baths. But, I do put oil on damp skin after my shower and then put lotion on top of that.

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tmeyer66 — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 05:04:26 GMT

I apply oil immediately post shower, followed by a lotion. Especially during the winter months.

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myshell624 — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 05:49:43 GMT

On 1/21/2014 FUTURE said: Yes! I can't use bubbles or soaps in my baths, but I put in oil every once in a while. I got some grapeseed oil at the grocery store for little $ and just throw in a squirt every once in a while. Silky smooth!!

Grapeseed oil sounds interesting. If the weather permit (it's snowing here in NC) I need to run some errands tomorrow. I may if I can find some.

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AshleyPeterson — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 09:26:57 GMT

Yeah! Me too. It makes my skin feel soft and smell good. I put it on after I take a bath though. I'm partial to fruit scented oils, like blueberry.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 12:19:26 GMT

In theory, it sounds good, but I'd be too afraid of a slip & fall accident when getting out of the tub because it's happened to me in the past. Anyone who is as old as me will remember the encapsulated bath oils from years ago (like a giant softgel vitamin), about the size of a big grape, that you'd toss in the tub as the bath filled. The hot water would melt the softgel and release the oil into the water. My friend had some and my mom wouldn't buy them for me so my friend gave me some of hers. I used them, and yep, it made the tub real slippery. To me, if you're going to use a body oil it's better to apply after getting out of the tub or shower.

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myshell624 — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 17:54:30 GMT

On 1/22/2014 JeanLouiseFinch said:
In theory, it sounds good, but I'd be too afraid of a slip & fall accident when getting out of the tub because it's happened to me in the past. Anyone who is as old as me will remember the encapsulated bath oils from years ago (like a giant softgel vitamin), about the size of a big grape, that you'd toss in the tub as the bath filled. The hot water would melt the softgel and release the oil into the water. My friend had some and my mom wouldn't buy them for me so my friend gave me some of hers. I used them, and yep, it made the tub real slippery. To me, if you're going to use a body oil it's better to apply after getting out of the tub or shower.

Definitely don't want anyone falling. I agree oils after you shower are nice too. I just like nice long hot baths every once in a while, but I find that when my skin is really dry, it feels horrible when I get out. By using oils in my bath, I get to enjoy the nice hot water and not get out feeling like a dried up prune

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JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 18:00:04 GMT

On 1/22/2014 myshell624 said:
On 1/22/2014 JeanLouiseFinch said:
In theory, it sounds good, but I'd be too afraid of a slip & fall accident when getting out of the tub because it's happened to me in the past. Anyone who is as old as me will remember the encapsulated bath oils from years ago (like a giant softgel vitamin), about the size of a big grape, that you'd toss in the tub as the bath filled. The hot water would melt the softgel and release the oil into the water. My friend had some and my mom wouldn't buy them for me so my friend gave me some of hers. I used them, and yep, it made the tub real slippery. To me, if you're going to use a body oil it's better to apply after getting out of the tub or shower.

Definitely don't want anyone falling. I agree oils after you shower are nice too. I just like nice long hot baths every once in a while, but I find that when my skin is really dry, it feels horrible when I get out. By using oils in my bath, I get to enjoy the nice hot water and not get out feeling like a dried up prune

I agree that a long, hot soak is just the ticket sometimes, but hot water is known to dry out the skin (that's why I only use warm water to cleanse my face). Kinda puts us in a bathing predicament, doesn't it?

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lulu2 — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 18:17:52 GMT

I enjoy oils in my bath but they make the tub slippery and difficult to clean.

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qvcfan526 — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 18:22:15 GMT

When tubs were longer I loved baths, what happened to shorten them? I loved avons skin so soft in a bath.

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caninefitchi — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 18:47:07 GMT

I put a dollop of apple cider vinegar in the bath to soften the water and add essential oils that suit my fancy to dead sea salt and add that right before I step in. Pure luxury. I put lotions on after I step out.

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myshell624 — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 18:53:53 GMT

On 1/22/2014 caninefitchi said:
I put a dollop of apple cider vinegar in the bath to soften the water and add essential oils that suit my fancy to dead sea salt and add that right before I step in. Pure luxury. I put lotions on after I step out.

Interesting. I have never heard any one mention adding Apple cider vinegar. Sounds like you have your own spa day right at home

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Mistic — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 23:20:07 GMT

On 1/22/2014 lulu2 said:
I enjoy oils in my bath but they make the tub slippery and difficult to clean.

I'll second that. Love it, but hate the clean up.

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Karie2022 — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 23:59:25 GMT

I love oils! I use them in the bath and shower; I usually use an almond oil I get from our local health food store....I never use moisturizers except on my face , never liked how they feel...i use oils right before I step out of the shower....just love them

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Pagan — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 00:11:15 GMT

I would try it if I weren't already afraid of slipping. I love the idea.

Sometimes I think the jacuzzi bath in the house I'm renting was made only for show because it's ridiculously deep and set in wide tiling. I have no idea how anyone elderly or with even the slightest infirmity could cope with it. It's like climbing over a gate to get in and out and I feel like I'm risking life and limb. The last think I need is a slippery surface!

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suzyQ3 — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 00:16:04 GMT

On 1/22/2014 Pagan said:
I would try it if I weren't already afraid of slipping. I love the idea.

Sometimes I think the jacuzzi bath in the house I'm renting was made only for show because it's ridiculously deep and set in wide tiling. I have no idea how anyone elderly or with even the slightest infirmity could cope with it. It's like climbing over a gate to get in and out and I feel like I'm risking life and limb. The last think I need is a slippery surface!

I know what you mean. We have one, but it does have steel handle grips on each side of the tub, which helps tremendously with getting in and out.

Still, even a couple drops of oil really makes the bottom of the tub so slippery that I have to be extra cautious while I'm in the tub.

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Tigriss — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 00:41:56 GMT

I like the Neutrogena one at WM, the rain bath and body oil. Cheap and works well and smells great.

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Catitude — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 15:21:50 GMT

On 1/22/2014 caninefitchi said:
I put a dollop of apple cider vinegar in the bath to soften the water and add essential oils that suit my fancy to dead sea salt and add that right before I step in. Pure luxury. I put lotions on after I step out.

sound heavenly. I do a similar bath. So pampering!