What is the purpose of "bath and shower gel"?
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March 29th, 2009
I was gifted with some bottles of “bath and shower gel.” It looks and smells like bubble bath, which is what I’m assuming it would be used for in the bath. I don’t usually take baths, though, and I’m mystified as to how one would use it in a shower. As a soap-making hobbyist, I’ve never been out of soap long enough to try it as a replacement, and wouldn’t that be like washing up with bubble bath? That would be an act of desperation, to me.
There must be some purpose to this frilly girl stuff. Is there enlightenment to be found on Fluther?
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Use it as you would liquid soap.
I really should demonstrate, though (hehehe).
You do NOT put it on toast.
My SO uses shower jell with a, um, scrunchy sort of thing. (I’m totally blanking on what they’re called.)
re: scrunchy thing – one of these?
@laureth I’ve considered making my own soap; I already make my own candles, and have seen the soap making supplies nearby. Maybe someday, but I’m having too much fun making candles right now.
And the sole purpose of bath and shower gel is to make bar soap obsolete.
Yes, you use it with a bath sponge. It smells yummy, the sponge helps the gel make a lather that soap alone never could, and the sponge helps to exfoliate. You’re missing out.
I do use one of those fluffy bath sponges, but always with yummy homemade soap – and it does indeed create quite a lather and exfoliate as well. (A couple summers ago, I also grew my own loofah in the garden.)
Is your homemade soap vegan?
A loofah is a bettter word for them. I’ve always called them bath poofies, LOL. And I LOVE shower gel. It travels better than soap, too.
@tinyfaery – It depends on what you put into it. Some people use all-vegetable oils (and lye, of course), and those would be vegan. Some people add things like honey or goat’s milk (or make the soap with lard instead of veggie oils, although it’s not nearly as good), and those would be not-vegan.
(Edit: I see you asked if mine were. Yes, they are.)
I think it’s cool you make soap. I’m not crafty, but I appreciate those who are.
I actually use a 3 in 1 from Philosophy. They have different aromas, some lightly perfumy, others with seasonal or food scents. That might sound a little strange but a hot shower with Cinnamon Bun shower gel and shampoo gets the day off to a good start. When I rinse off the aroma goes away so I don’t smell like a bakery all day.
bath and shower gel are great alternatives to bar soaps. A little goes a long way on a shower puff and the many types of brands leave you open to a wonderful feast for the senses. It all depends on what your preference are.
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