Body Wash Does a Body Good

I just had a refreshing revelation when I was running out of my body wash in the shower. After squeezing the wash like a stubborn ketchup bottle and with complete frustration, I questioned my choice of cleanser: body soap vs. body wash. I ended up reaching to the neglected shelf in my shower and made use of the decorative soap bar, which wasn’t quite effective as the luxurious wash I had. Having the option to use both, I preferred the latter (the lather).

Body wash is packaged in a container, unlike soap tablets which can stick and slip in the shower. The pump or squeeze action allows you to get as much wash as needed, and you don’t have to worry about a sticky buildup on your skin. It is resealable and more hygienic than soap bars (they create a filmy residue that has to be washed off thoroughly, wasting the soap). Also, the moisturizing properties in a wash seem most effective in liquid form and creates a good soapy lather. This makes it easy to apply on the body, or with a loofah or body sponge. Overall, using a body wash seems to be most practical and effective. You can always buy liquid refills, and you can even make a personal bodywash recipe of your own.

How to make your own body wash:

1. Get an unscented shampoo or liquid soap base
2. Gather essential oils (i.e. lavendar, vanilla, rosemary, peppermint, jasmine, etc.) to add scent and color (make sure ingrediants are not irritable to your skin)
3. Use natural moisturizing agents such as shea butter, olive oil, or aloe vera (add enough to create a desired texture)
4. Drop 20-30 drops of essential oils (depending on size of soap base) and mix
5. Pour into a ornamental bottle, and add character to your shower space (make enough for your friends)

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