Can You Take the Heat?

Well, you might be able to, but your skin certainly cannot. Even though a hot, steamy bath may be exactly what we're craving to de-stress at the end of a long day, in the long run, it will only stress out your skin.

When you do take long, hot showers or baths, the heat softens your skin's oil and when combined with the soaps or body wash you use, will strip the skin of its natural oils. This allows the moisture to escape from your skin and thus, could severely dry out your skin. Which means that winter- when a hot shower is most appreciated- is the absolute worst time do use hot water. 

So, as an alternative de-stress method, treat your skin with a customized bubble bath! Here are some of our favorites: 

•  Milk & Honey bath: Add 3 cups of milk 3 tablespoons of honey: This combination will soften, cleanse, and nourish your skin while locking in natural moisture. 

• Foaming Vanilla Bath: Add one cup of vegetable oil, 1/2 cup of liquid soap, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup of honey (all blended together). Vanilla is meant to be good for your sense of well-being as it is one of the most recognized flavors and scents around the world. 

• Lavender Oil bath: Add 1/2 cup of Castor oil and 1 teaspoon of lavender essential oil (blended together). Feel relaxed during your bath, and your skin will be silky smooth after, free of irritations, inflammations, etc. 

Now go ahead, relax, and give your skin a treat!