please tell me about your favorite bathing products 🫧

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Shanika Hillocks · Answer

Dr. Singha’s Mustard Bath: This has been my go-to bath essential for years. Add to water that’s as hot as you can handle for true relaxation post workout or long day.

Molly · Answer

Nopalera body polish: A luxe exfoliator that leaves skin soft and moisturized

Jes · Answer

Soft Services Buffing Bar: Summer necessity. Best thing there is for ingrown hairs.

Dylan · Answer

DIY Lip Scrub: coconut oil + brown sugar + honey 💋

Dylan · Answer

Sticky Dates Shower Gel: A midnight doomscroll, and there she is — Leah Kateb, triple Leo and Persian Princess of reality TV, practically glowing as she sings the praises of Lush Sticky Dates Shower Gel.

I’m not that easily influenced, I lied to myself, but three clicks, one checkout, and a small fortune later, I had a bottle of sweet-smelling magic on the way. Blame it on TikTok’s hypnotic pull or the science of social proof, but suddenly, smelling like a decadent dessert felt essential to my physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing.

I was low-key hoping I’d hate it (for the sake of my future bank balance), but no — this isn’t just body wash. It’s an indulgent sensory experience, made with softening date syrup, aromatic vanilla, and luxurious sandalwood oil. BRB making this scent my entire personality.

So here I am, sniffing my own arm in public — a willing victim of my trashy TV habits, the evil algorithm, and the dopamine hit that comes with a well-spent impulse buy in late-stage capitalism.

~ excerpt from my substack

Eric F · Answer

Almond - Dr. Bronner’s Pure-Castile Magic Soap 🫧: Reminds me of the smell of Almond Poppy Seed Muffins. “Warm & Comforting – Sweet, nutty aroma evokes marzipan and baked treats.”

Wine Guy · Answer

LeNOSE - Orange You Glad Life’s Not So Bad: This new hand soap from LeNOSE is one of the best things I’ve smelled. Better version of Aesop. Can’t believe it will only be 10 bucks.

Liz W · Answer

Wild Lather Kyoto Soap ~ Yuzu Peel + Hinoki Cypress: i may be biased, as this is my brand ~ but this is my dream bar soap that i handmake myself <3 a silky, nourishing lather with micro-exfoliation from organic plant oils and naturally occurring clay

devan · Answer

Dead Sea Warehouse Dead Sea Bath Salts: total negative vibe detox, amazing natural dead skin sloughing abilities, muscle relaxing, helps detach ghosts from your aura. Unscented so just add essential oils.  Also great for when you’re feeling under the weather.

Babuji · Answer

Austin Austin Organic Cedar Atlas & Ylang Ylang Soap Bar: Fresh, gorgeous & organic. I gave a bunch as Christmas gifts & they were a hit.

Louise Buckley · Answer

Sugar and Argan Oil Body Scrub: Makes everything else in the shower feel irrelevant. If I had to pick one scrub forever, it’s this. Soft, luxurious, smells incredible (fig, citrus, or vanilla impossible to choose), and leaves skin glowing. Makes me feel like I’m doing a good thing for myself when I use it. They sell it in a jar, but I stick to the refill pouch cuz it's more economical, I'm scared of glass in the shower, and it's portable (put it in your spa bag). I first received it as PR and it's quickly become the thing I repurchase most both for myself and as gifts!

Very Carrie · Answer

Seraphic Skincare Original Premium Exfoliating Mitt (2pc): My favorite Korean spa in my nyc days led me to these. I use them weekly in the shower and I’m continually amazed at how much DNA these manage to scrub off. You feel like a snake shedding its skin.

Sarah Cooney · Answer

Susanne Kaufmann Bath for the Senses: One of the single most luxurious gifts I’ve ever been given… this is perfect for the person who needs to just unwind. I’m obsessed with everything Susanne Kaufmann and this is a great gateway product. Use FEWERANDBETTER15 for 15% off.

Loose Links · Answer

Ekos Maracujá Triple Phase Shower Oil

Alina · Answer

Archivist Mediterranean Bath Salts

Sophie B · Answer

Microderm Instant Glow Body Polish: Honestly, I've tried in the past to be a goop hater but the smell of this is so heavenly. I think it's the cedar wood oil. It's peppery! I love it.

Grier · Answer

Yunohana Onsen Powder (Okuhida Onsen): I love this soft chalky Onsen powder, extracted straight from the Japanese alps. There’s something very magical and transformative about it. Highly recommend!

From their site: “Extracted straight from the northern Japanese Alps, enjoy a 100% all-natural hot spring mineral mix, producing authentic, light milky white water as if you are bathing at Okuhida Onsen”

Quinn Trail · Answer

Bathing Culture Biodegradable Soap: Love all of their products so much.

Emily · Answer

Nécessaire’s Body Exfoliator: Gentle gentle, with both physical and chemical exfoliators. Smells so nice. More of a shower product, but perfect first step before a sauna or spa day!