Old school: The Bubble Bath

For many years I’ve cautioned readers against bubble baths, singing the tune that skin soaking in harsh detergents is only going to get dried out and flaky. Instead, I’ve said, you should use a body oil, and apply it directly to your skin before you slip into the tub. (Or go for a therapeutic bath additive, like Epsom salts for muscle tension, or aromatherapy essential oils for mental tension.)

That’s all well and good, but sometimes you gotta indulge those old-school cravings. And ever since I started using 100% Pure’s bath gels, I’ve been shocked by how non-dry my skin has been! (Their lotion ain’t half bad, either — I’ve been meaning to post a detailed review of their products, and I promise I will soon!) These babies truly are pure, with no icky fillers like dimethicone or harsh detergents like sodium laurel sulfate (SLS). So I decided to give them a whirl in a bubble bath, on the off-chance that I had finally found a cleanser that was gentle enough to soak in for an hour.

I have to admit, my expectations were low since these don’t cause much foam during shower time. But I think that must be largely due to their liquid-like consistency, because BOY was my bath bubbly today! I was surrounded by fluffy, light, nectarine-scented foam that took me back to my days of pretty princess dresses and My Little Ponies. A much-needed escape! I still recommend the other, more skin-friendly baths I’ve prescribed for so long. But on those days when you just wanna jump in rain puddles and play with makeup, I finally have a go-to bubble bath option! My inner child is grinning. :)