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BODY CARE PRODUCTS
GUIDE ON CHOOSING BODY CARE PRODUCTS
What are the essential products necessary for taking care of the skin on your body? Have you tried out the different products available?
Keep a good selection of different products handy. You would need different products for different purposes and seasons.
BODY CARE PRODUCTS
CLEANSING BARS AND SOAPS
Cleansing bars and soaps are inexpensive and very effective for cleansing your body. Most people should be able to use ordinary soaps and cleanser without any problem.
Body wash and shower gel are both forms of liquid soap appropriate for cleansing the body during bath time. They are popular alternatives to bar soap. Their popularity could be due to convenience of use and storage and to the variety of scents available.
There are hundreds of varieties of body washes or shower gels in the market. Many of them contain a host of ingredients such as herbs or other essential oils.
Do you find these ingredients too harsh? Choose body care products that have moisturizers in them. It will help to soothe and moisturize your skin.
WASHCLOTHS AND SPONGES
Washcloths and sponges are body care products that help to dislodge grime and dirt. They are particularly good for lathering gels and soaps on the skin.
Keep your washcloth clean by washing it washcloth regularly. Allow the washcloth to dry between uses.
Natural sponges are much more expensive than man-made ones. However, they last longer compared to washcloths.
After use, squeeze out any soap lather, clean it with warm water. Let the sponge dry before the next use.
BATH OILS
Bath oils are very suitable for dry skins. When poured into the bath water, the oil will float on the top. When your whole body is submerged in the water, it will be covered with a light film of oil.
BATH SALTS
Bath salts are special salts and they are made from sodium carbonate. They can be used to soften hard water. This will help to prevent your skin from becoming dehydrated and dry. When combined with warm water, bath salts have a soothing effect and help to take away aches and pains.