Bath Basics

Bath Basics and Secrets

During your bath, pay particular attention to the armpits, genital areas and feet, where stale sweat tends to accumulate.

Use the long-handled body brush for your bach. Sponges are ideal for soaping the skin, while the wash-cloth can be used to scrub the body. This helps to remove dead cells and also stimulates circulation.

Use the pumice stone on the rough skin on your heels, soles and elbows. Make sure to rinse your brushes and wash-cloths thoroughly afterwards.

Add an aromatic oil to your bath water.

A few drops will do. During summer, cologne added to the last few mugs of water leaves your body refreshed and fragrant. Talcum powder also helps sweat to evaporate. Use your cologne or deodorant soon after your bath, while the skin is still damp.

A daily bath is absolutely necessary for personal hygiene. A bath also helps to refresh and invigorate and yet, relieves tension and removes fatique. The daily bath can be used to replace body oils and keep the skin soft and smooth. Sponges are ideal for soaping the skin, while the wash-cloth can be used to scrub the body. This helps to remove dead cells and also stimulates circulation. During summer, cologne added to the last few mugs of water leaves your body refreshed and fragrant. Talcum powder also helps sweat to evaporate. Use your cologne or deodorant soon after your bath, while the skin is still damp.

Tips for safe bahting

• Use soaps, shampoos, and bubble baths sparingly as they can dry out your child's skin and may cause rashes. Bath oils and bubbles can lead to urinary tract infections.
• Shampoo your child's hair at the end of the bath to avoid having him sit in shampoo-filled water, which also can lead to urinary tract infections.
• Do not allow your child to touch the faucet handles. Even if he can't move them now, he'll be strong enough to do so soon - and that could lead to serious injury.
• Never leave your child unsupervised, even for a minute.
• Make sure the bath water is comfortably warm. Babies and toddlers generally prefer a much cooler tub than you probably do.