(Part 2) Best bath & bathing products according to redditors

Kinda sorta. It's not a proper luffa/loofah, but that word has come to mean pretty much any bath scrubber, including those like the one pictured.

In a lot of places people don't even realize that natural luffas/loofahs exist.

I like to use this. I just rinse it off after each use and then hang it to dry and that one is really good bc it comes with replacement pads. Obviously, it helps if you can use it with a mirror imo, that's the way I do it and it really works well. Some people have complained about slinging product off of it when they try to get it on their backs etc. But the trick is anyway even if I'm using some exfoliant/acid product that is super liquidy- I mix it with some moisturizer and it works like a charm. Also spread it around on the applicator so it's not just a big pile of goop and then you up the odds your distribution of skin care goop on the back of your body is going to be uniform and pleasant.

I call it a loofah too and you search on amazon for loofahs and they show up called loofahs. Internet has to be all achktually.

Bath Shower Sponge Loofahs (60g/pcs) Mesh Pouf Shower Ball, Mesh Bath and Shower Sponge Pack of 4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F88BMC8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_zXNYBbNXFJN3N

hey so if you mean glow up as in get hot, i went through/am going through a mini glow up right now. here's my tips:

• invest in a skincare routine, i rec the 10 step korean skincare routine but you shouldn't do all 10 steps. just stick with cleansing (only do double cleansing if you wear makeup), exfoliate, a mask every so often, eye cream, toner, and intense moisturizer. amazon has great korean products available. but they don't have to be korean, just whatever works for your skin.
  
• take up a workout routine. if you don't have a lot of time, perform HIIT workouts off youtube. remember: light weight and high rep exercises makes you toned, high weight lower AND a high rep ranges helps build muscle.
  
• take care of your body skin, too many people skip out on this step. exfoliate with either a loofah, scrub, or korean mitt. if you tend to be very dry, apply an oil (like sweet almond oil) immediately after a shower and let it soak in. get a good lotion, a cult favorite that everyone seems to like is the Kiehl's Creme De Corps lotion. however, Bath and Bodyworks has some great scented and cheap ones, too.
  
• for makeup, lean more towards the minimalist approach on the everyday basis to bring out the highlights of your face. Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara is fantastic, but if that's too expensive try Maybelline's Great Lash. For concealer use Maybelline Age Rewind and if you want a BB cream try Maybelline's. keep your lips moisturized, especially during the winter. the anastasia beverly hills brow wiz is aaaamazing.
  
• experiment with you look. your hair and eyebrows are two things that can change the entire way you look. try some heartless curls styles from youtube, and look into what look works best for your face. if you're interested in changing your hair color, i recommend going to a salon. eyebrows are the same way, it depends greatly on your face shape.
  
• as for clothes, you don't have to over do it. just make sure you have some essentials in your closet like t-shirts, black leggings, skinny jeans, sweaters, etc. and build up from there. seek fashion inspiration from instagram, pinterest, or r/femalefashionadvice . some well priced stores to shop from: forever 21, fashion nova, brandy melville, love culture, and charlotte russe. levi's and american eagle have great jeans if you have the money to spend.
  
  lastly, literally 99% of your glow up depends on your mental health. if you're feeling upset, try journaling your feelings out. take up a hobby or pursue a passion. what makes someone beautiful is their drive to DO something. cut off toxic friends/people, don't do things you don't like doing! hope this helped! x

I've had excellent luck with mesh soap bags. You put the soap inside and then you can hang the bag up and the mesh allows the soap to dry. This works particularly well for me because I shower at night, so the soap is dry when I pack up in the morning.

But even if you shower in the morning it should help. I pack the soap in the mesh bag inside of my toiletry kit and it doesn't get everything all soapy, and it doesn't deteriorate into nothing from staying wet and rubbing around a container for a long time.

These are the ones that I bought that have been pretty good.

I got a decent scalp scrubber that’s made a big difference in removing buildup before it can get itchy. I also use a shampoo with tea tree oil.

Exfoliating Brush to Treat and Prevent Razor Bumps and Ingrown Hairs - Eliminate Shaving Irritation for Face, Armpit, Legs, Neck, Bikini Line - Silky Smooth Skin Solution for Men and Women by Dylonic https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073P2F926/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2oj5CbK63HTT4

Try a dry body brush. It has been helping me. I get the same thing. Do you have curly hair (on your head)? I do and wonder if people with curly hair are more prone to it.

Dry Skin Body Brush - Improves Skin's Health and Beauty - Natural Bristle - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LIBEBTG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-HMqDbXF2VY60

I have some of these things. I needed a half dozen when I had an ear infection last year but I could only find a 100-pack. I am out of town at the moment and will be driving in all day on Sunday. If you want them and can wait until midnight or so on Sunday, they are yours. https://www.amazon.com/100Pcs-Disposable-Clear-Shower-Protector/dp/B00XBN0HA6

I take a bath about once a week. One thing that is a MUST HAVE for me is a bath cushion for my back. Specifically this one from amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZRWMCXY. It makes relaxing so much easier. I also love the bubble bath from Honest :) Or if it happens to be after a workout, I will add scented epsom salt (usually from Target).

You'll want to use ingrow go basically every day (morning and night) for 1-2 weeks to get rid of the layer of skin trapping the hair. After that, you can stop using it and focus on preventive measures. Exfoliating and lotioning should be enough to release the skin after that since it will only be a thin layer over the hair (if any) instead of the thick layer you were dealing with before.

My legs were really bad so I'd wait a few weeks after then do a treatment again to strip and free the hair that wasn't removed the first time then go back to moisturizing and exfoliating. If you use it too often and dry out your skin too much (which I was guilty of), you're going to run into a lot of the same problems with hair getting trapped.

I've heard good things about tend skin and exfoliating brushes for future prevention but honestly just exfoliating, lotioning, and taking the precautions mentioned above when removing hair makes a huge difference.

I have one similar to this - a head rest and back panel down the side (is that what you meant by “down the edge”?). It attaches to the tub via strong suction cups. I like the extra panel back support.

Are you talking about these? If they are plastic mesh, they likely melted.

I find your advice with being comfortable with your genital region very important. Even shaving in the anal region well I sit in good lighting and put a towel under me get out the shaving cream and use a razor. It's the only way to get everything if you are worried about it. You notice you miss a lot generally in the shower to be hairless. Also around the anus go with the the grain of the skin not the opposite direction.

If anyone here doesn't want to wax...
I use an electric razor, this one. Cheap and effective.

Panasonic Electric Shaver for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018A32XS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I use it for the pubic patch area (courser hair) and I never get ingrown hairs and razor shave the rest of the crotch area and the bikini line. Another good thing if you use this razor on the patch area just buy a dry brush like this

Dry Skin Body Brush - Improves... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LIBEBTG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share.

You can make the tiny hairs under the skin come out before shaving and you are smooth. You don't even have to shower first to get a smooth shave. I usually wait 2 days maybe 3 to do it again.
Also I never wear underwear unless I'm on my period. This helps a lot with ingrorowns. I never have any.

Would love to try waxing though. Just hate letting it grow out that much.

Take an Epsom salt bath before bed.

My new "winner" product is a tool - this japanese foaming net: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N8AJEZ6/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_0

Without it, Cosrx low pH cleanser was just "meh" for me - but WITH it Cosrx is my HG 2nd Cleanser! Using this foaming net I use just a pea size amount and turn it into a softball size ball of foam. So rewarding! I love how it feels all bouncy and cushiony - only the foam, not my hands are touching my face.

Use a hair band that covers your hairline. Etude house has a cute one. I'll link it asap.

Edit: https://www.amazon.com/ETUDE-HOUSE-Beauty-Tool-Lovely/dp/B010UNDX9G

I'm on mobile so I hope it shows up well.

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1. After lots of research, barring pre-existing medical conditions, I've never heard any arguments against it that don't fall along the lines of "You should eat, because I want to eat, and I don't want to feel like my way is wrong or for you to remind me how little self-discipline I have." LOL.
   
2. Fasting won't slow down your metabolism, but losing weight will! A smaller body burns fewer calories--you can't go back to eating your previous diet after losing a bunch of weight, regardless of how you lose it. Also, as /u/Eat_Like_A_Snake pointed out, extreme calorie restriction isn't the same as fasting--it can cause severe problems.
   
3. As you start weighing less, it takes less skeletal muscle to move your body around, and less heart muscle to pump blood around your smaller body, so unless you strength and aerobics-train, that muscle that you no longer need will disappear--this is true whether you're fasting or not! Your body does need some protein daily, but there are lots of non-muscle proteins--like that extra skin you don't need any more--for it to recycle! No, fasting is not a zombie. It will not eat your brain. Your body just spent years stocking away the perfect fuel for you (fat) to survive on in the absence of food--body fat even has fat-soluble vitamins in it! Why would it eat your brain instead?
   
4. As long as it takes? Angus Barbieri did it for 382 days--and coincidentally, the weight stayed off.
   
5. This article contains specifics on which nutrients you need to worry about during re-feeding, but in general, it goes like this: Keep the insulin index of your food down until your stomach has returned to a size that can hold enough calories to fuel your body. Low insulin-index foods are foods which are mostly made of fat, or which have barely any calories. That said, I broke my last 21-day fast with Thanksgiving dinner. LOL. As Dr. Fung mentions, re-feeding syndrome is something which was identified in severely malnourished concentration camp victims, and is probably not a concern for healthy people.
   
6. Your body needs protein, and that extra skin is a source of protein--so most of the time, fasting minimizes the loose skin, but occasionally, I'll read about someone who fasted and still ended up with loose skin, so maybe genetics is another factor, or maybe they're not fasting long enough to trigger autophagy.
   
7. Ehhh, most medical professionals are knee-jerk scared of anything unfamiliar just like normal humans, and fasting isn't mainstream... yet. So you're highly unlikely to find one that will be okay with this. Before-and-after hormone/endocrine/nutrient panels might be interesting, though!
   
8. I'm on Day 40, and here's my list of supplements: Garden of Life Multivitamin, Zhou Lyte Up (as needed), Now Bone Strength, Iodoral cut into quarters, and L-Theanine as-needed when the elevated adrenaline gets to be too much. All of these are fine on an empty stomach. Some cheaper alternatives I've tried are: Morton's Lite Salt is about half sodium chloride/half potassium Chloride; bulk Potassium Bicarbonate is super-cheap and flavorless; and you can take an Epsom Salt bath to get your magnesium. Like most other fasters, my fasting guru is Dr. Jason Fung. He has all sorts of YouTube videos, as well as the Intensive Dietary Management website, and a couple pretty famous books.
   
   More Notes:
   
   

• The maximum amount of calories you can convert from fat per day is kg of fat * 69.4692 or lbs of fat * 31.5053. It's possible for a person to not have enough body fat to meet their calorie needs, so they'd have to supplement dietary fat. Body fat supplies around 7,717 calories per kg or 3500 per lb. Using this math, if you lost more weight than the calories you burned according to your Fitbit or whatever, or more than your theoretical maximum, it's probably either glycogen (aka "water weight") or food in your digestive tract. I keep losing that extra weight until Day 12-ish.

Im a stylist and keep a set of these on hand for clients who can’t get their ears wet. Seems like it would work well for you also. https://www.amazon.com/100Pcs-Disposable-Clear-Shower-Protector/dp/B00XBN0HA6

Personally I like my body hair so I don't shave at all, but if I did it would go...

Before shower - Dry brush (https://www.amazon.com/Dry-Skin-Body-Brush-Circulation/dp/B00LIBEBTG)

During shower - Shave with some shaving cream or oil, then soap up and rinse

Right out of the shower - Apply lotion to damp skin, put on some comfortable clothes and let yourself soak it up

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Also, I'm a fan of [these mesh soap savers] (https://www.amazon.com/Aquasentials-Exfoliating-Saver-Pouch-Assorted/dp/B0068UZBHS/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1527274764&sr=8-1&keywords=mesh+soap+saver+bag) to prevent the slipperiness. I'll never go back to liquid!

You could get one of those mesh pouches with the drawstring on top and just drop the pieces down inside.
https://www.amazon.com/Aquasentials-Exfoliating-Saver-Pouch-Assorted/dp/B0068UZBHS

jewelry-rings, small bracelets

bath bombs

key chain

tree ornaments

small figurines

mini coffee samples

hot tea bags

I got them all on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/NoSalt-Sodium-Free-Salt-Alternative-Ounce/dp/B0183RU7VI

https://www.amazon.com/Spice-Lab-Pink-Himalayan-Salt/dp/B004LKVRLG

https://www.amazon.com/Bobs-Red-Mill-Pure-Baking/dp/B014GMV7RC

https://www.amazon.com/Pure-Organic-Ingredients-Magnesium-All-Natural/dp/B075MV4F58

https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Way-Cayenne-Potency-Packaging/dp/B0009ET9XQ

I trust your judgement regarding ATG on the neck, but I usually avoid that because it's my biggest problem area.

I think you'll eventually find that the pre-shave oil is more of a luxury item than a necessity. with a good soap and proper lather you should be getting sufficient slickness and cushion. I'm sure people will criticize your choice of proraso, but I think it's a fine choice. the fact that it's drying post-shave shouldn't matter too much because you said you shower after shaving anyway.

one thing you could try is getting a shower mitt or exfoliating glove to scrub your face before you shave. a lot of guys shower before shaving to really clean the face and soften the hairs and get them ready to be cut. ironically one of shave soap's goals is to re-stiffen the hairs so they are indeed cut instead of just pushed down. but I still think it's useful to properly wash the face to avoid infection, and get the hairs off the face. I have the same issue with buzzing my head: if I do it before showering I often get an uneven cut because, even if the hair is already super short, bed head prevents the hair cutting evenly. so really scrub your face in preparation.

you mentioned you were still experimenting with blades: how many have you tried so far? notice any differences yet?

That epsom salt is so cheap and so relaxing. I've was using it well before I started making new people in my head, but it really helps relax the body and mind to get ready to do forcing work. You can buy a big bag of it at any drug store, or you can go to Amazon and get a bunch of it all at once.

https://www.amazon.com/Epsoak-Epsom-19lbs-Magnesium-Sulfate/dp/B004N7DQHA?th=1

These are pretty handy.

I'll just give you my generalize copy/pasta I usually hand out in situations like these so if you wanna read it when you got a chance, then you have it! Also has tips and purchase links for Amazon as well for different axolotl stuffs.


HOW TO CYCLE:

1. Set up tank with clean conditioned water. 2. Add recommended amount of beneficial bacteria per label
   
   
2. Add "waste" to the tank, so a little bit of say fish flakes ( they're cheap and you need a waste source since you DO NOT put a fish or axolotl in a uncycled tank. The flakes are gonna break down into ammonia. The goal with cycling is to get benefical bacteria to build up so they can change (eat) the waste & breaks down the ammonia into nitrite then finally break it down further into nitrate. All these chemicals can hurt axolotl.
   
   
3. Test tank a couple days later with a testing kit ( avoid strips, they will lie to you and give false results) if there is ANY ammonia or nitrite present, you arent cycled. If there is no nitrate present either, you arent cycled.
   
   
4. If you find ammonia or nitrite, take 50% of the water out and add clean treated water. Add more seachem stability ( benefical bacteria) ( add these each time you change water. Even if it's cycled)
   
   
5. Add a pinch more flakes & Continue to do this until your tank is cycled. Meaning you have no ammonia, no nitrite and a presence of 40ppm or less of nitrate.
   
   
   
   Warnings:
   1.If your tank isn't cycled, you are going to chemical burn them with ammonia in the water. And they will suffer. Nitrate ( the final of the chemical process) can also burn the fish/axolotl. This is why we keep this number under 40ppm. If it is higher than 40ppm, change the water 75%.
   
   
6. This beneficial bacteria lives in the filter. If you change your filter, you just ruined your cycle. Don't do this. If it gets nasty/clogged & you have to replace the cartirage, leave the old cartirage in with the new one for a few days so the beneficial bacteria can inhabit the new filter. If you can avoid replacing that, just rinse/gently squeeze out the filter in old tank water when you do clean the tank to keep from murdering the bacteria
   
7. Letting the filter dry out will also kill a cycle.
   
8. 
   
   *NOTE: Most bottles of beneficial bacteria say they cycle a tank in a day. Cycling can take up to a month in some cases but usually just two weeks if you keep on it. This requires constantly monitoring, testing and replacing most of the water in the tank when you get high ammonia/nitrite levels. You need ammonia/nitrite to be 0 and nitrate to be more than 0. Definitely less <40. If all your levels are higher than this, or if nitrate remains 0, your tank isn't cycled.***
   
   
   Summery;
   So basically, cycling builds beneficial bacteria which makes these waste breakdown chemicals go through a cycle of breaking down into a less dangerous form which keeps fish/axolotl from getting sick/dying. ... Most new fish people don't do this. And fish store employees try & tell them just adding something like seachem stability fixes this. It doesn't. An uncycled tank is basically new tank syndrome and it kills animals.
   
   You still are going to need to keep an eye on chemical levels after the cycle..Occasionally different things can cause the cycle to "crash", like changing the filters or a high tempeture, or the filters becoming dry..
   
   Once your tank is cycled, and you have an axolotl, honestly it's not that much work. The cycles the worst part. I feed my adult axolotls once every other day, I change 75% of their water twice a month, and add water to top it off / spot clean occasionally two-three other times a month due to the water I lose due to evaporation.
   
   
   Stuff you'll need:
   
9. Air stone+ airline+ air pump ( cheap ones are at Walmart.
   
10. Seachem stability ( beneficial bacteria)
    
11. Seachem prime ( it's a water conditioner I just prefer seachem)
    
12. A tank, 10 gallon minimum for 1 axolotl. But the bigger the better.
    
13. A filter
    
14. Hides for the axolotl
    
15. A syphon / water vacuum ( to suck out the poo/change water easy. I have a long food grade plastic hose I got from Ace hardware. I syphon and let it drain into the yard
    
16. A bucket
    
17. A Tupperware
    
18. A fan. Literally any fan you can put on top the tank and point at it will work. I have a table fan sitting on top my tank and blowing at the water to help keep it cool. A chiller is best, but they are expensive.
    
19. A tank thermometer ( don't get the thermometer strips, they lie
    
20. A master fresh water test kit.
    
21. Worms or repashy or pellets
    
    
    
    Links:
    
22. Test kit https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000255NCI/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1549784772&sr=8-2&keywords=master+freshwater+test+kit&dpPl=1&dpID=51FQhbpfB0L&ref=plSrch
    
    
    
23. Fan suggestion
    
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001R1RXUG?aaxitk=NqgMhM9.r7.gAHICKezCoA&pd_rd_i=B001R1RXUG&pf_rd_p=0ef604ef-c787-43e9-9404-52a4ff25a95c&hsa_cr_id=8386596470601&sb-ci-n=asinImage&sb-ci-v=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-na.ssl-images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F71pMktGGyRL.jpg&sb-ci-a=B001R1RXUG
    
    
24. Tank thermometer
    
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002AQITK/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1549784880&sr=8-5&keywords=tank+thermometer
    
    4.
    Air pump + line + stone.
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B073DWVX5P/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1549784937&sr=8-11&keywords=air+pump+for+aquarium&dpPl=1&dpID=41%2BcSpzfDgL&ref=plSrch
    
    
25. Filter ( basic the tank you have probably already has one)
    
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000260FUM/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1549785038&sr=8-2&keywords=hob+filter&dpPl=1&dpID=41Rr1kpTVOL&ref=plSrch
    
    
26. Shower poof ( hang these so they slow the flow of water coming out of filter. Axolotls don't like a lot of heavy water flow. Get these at the dollar store and rinse them before going in tank. You don't have to get these online. I'm just showing you)
    
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01F88BMC8/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1549785094&sr=8-3&keywords=shower+pouf
    
    
27. Seachem stuff
    Prime; https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00025694O/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1549785181&sr=8-1&keywords=seachem+prime&dpPl=1&dpID=41Q0rRc8NML&ref=plSrch
    
    Stablity:
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002APIIW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1549785210&sr=8-1&keywords=seachem+stability
    
    
28. Food
    Pellets:
    
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0787T25J1/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1549785278&sr=8-1&keywords=axolotl+pellets
    
    Repashy:
    https://www.chewy.com/repashy-superfoods-meat-pie-gel/dp/166289?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=f&utm_content=Repashy%20Superfoods&utm_term=&gclid=Cj0KCQiAkfriBRD1ARIsAASKsQLQAXpk3WwGiCwRMr6OQmbfUXPIZutYnADrujltXxW1PPSVgYpPduEaAmAaEALw_wcB
    
    Ice cube trays for repashy( frozen is better. It's a jello. It will really trash your tank. So frozen is better):
    
    https://www.amazon.com/niceCube-Mini-Ice-Cube-Trays/dp/B01L7ZFBXW/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1549785496&sr=8-2-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=mini+ice+cube+tray&psc=1
    
    
    
29. Hides. Here's a good example..I soemthing similar. Just go to the reptile section at your pet store. Get one that's not rough but smooth. Plastics a good option. Just rinse it well before you put it in tank
    https://www.arcatapet.com/m/item.cfm?cat=22600&source=GA-PLA00522600&fullsite=0
    
    
30. Water vacuum. This is what I have + I have a big long hose for big water changes. I use this to spot clean poo and "vacuum' it into a 10 gallon bucket
    
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B011DDJZ9Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1549785739&sr=8-1&keywords=aquarium+vacuum
    
    Feeding tongs: They're actually tweezers for planting a planted fish tank. These can grip worms very well.. The Amazon ones that are silver suck and will make your life hell. Don't waste your money on ones on amazon unless you can find these on Amazon.
    
    https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/fish/feeding-accessories/fluval-straight-forceps

You should try a tubing mascara! It's a different kind of mascara that removes with just warm water and shouldn't smear all over. L'Oreal makes one!

Otherwise, I have to double cleanse to fully remove my masacra. I use a cleansing oil to break-down my makeup then use a regular cleanser on a konjac sponge to fully clean my face!

I use a Korean scrub mitt like this and never get ingrown or bumpy hairs anymore. I also get a much closer shave on my legs. Exfoliate first, then shave!

When I got my back done, I used a back loofa, like this one on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Back-Lotion-Applicator-Vive-Application/dp/B01LBM0K28/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502393987&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=back+lotion+applicator&psc=1

I could apply my usual tattoo cream using this, and let it heal just like any other ink. Hope this helps.

I second the Norelco Bodygroom recommendation and I want to chime in with some advice on ingrown hairs.

The most important thing you need to add to your arsenal is a bunch of exfoliating shower mitts. Simply lather up your bodywash while wearing the gloves and use it to scrub your entire body. Once I started doing this regularly (and replacing gloves every 2-4 weeks or so), ingrown hairs went away.

This is the one I use. It's so perfect

The Original GORILLA GRIP (TM) Non-Slip Spa Bath Pillow Featuring Powerful Gripping Technology. Extra Soft & Large, 14.5" x 11", Luxury 2-Panel Design for Shoulder & Neck Support. Fits Any Size Tub. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZRWMCXY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_abCyyb2MK1H45

Paula's choice sells a spray-on BHA product that may be easier for you to use on your back. It isn't the type of bottle that sprays well upside down, but it is a good pH and alcohol free if you can use it.

If that doesn't work, you may be able to find a plain spray bottle that works upside down, and fill it with a liquid BHA like Paula's Choice 2% BHA liquid, or CosRx's BHA power liquid.

And if both of those don't work for you, you might could use a roll-on lotion applicator stick with a cream or gel type product.

That's not the kind of loofah, I think of. I use a hard one like this.

> I would like to clarify that my options of purchasing safety razors are limited, as i do not reside in the US. My country simply does not use DE razors anymore, and thus it's hard for me to find or try them other places than online.

Regardless of your country, DE razors are a fairly rare item to find in retail stores which is why almost everyone buys them online. Also, very few DE razors are made in the U.S. Most of them are made in Europe or Asia so I don't see how living outside the U.S. would prohibit you from finding a good razor fairly inexpensively (unless you are in Australia, where shipping is a killer).

As for that kit, you have a cheap razor, cheaper brush, cheap (but decent) soap and Derby blades. Personally I wouldn't buy it. Even looking for super-cheap gear you can do a lot better.

If I was going to buy from Amazon UK and my budget was around $20, this is what I would go for:

• Baili Razor £7
  
• Arko Soap & Omega boar brush kit £7
  
• 10x Astra Super Platinum blades £2.50
  
• 10x Derby blades £1.50
  
• 20x Wilkinson Sword Classic blades £3.50
  
  This will run you around £21, and includes a more solid razor than the Shaving Factory kit, a better brand of brush and a sampling of different blades.
  

Looks like they do make a black one. It is currently out of stock in their Amazon store but the picture is still there. The one OP got looks legit and may have just been bought a while ago and resold now.

It's called a foaming net ([here]9https://www.amazon.com/Japanese-Foaming-face-washing-2pcs/dp/B00N8AJEZ6/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1466802598&sr=8-5&keywords=daiso+net), but they can be made by cutting up those net shower sponges.

Ooh this is an excellent product for effortless body exfoliation https://www.amazon.com/SmitCo-LLC-Exfoliating-Gloves-Exfoliation/dp/B00G0U2BUG/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1525063295&sr=8-1&keywords=exfoliation+glove

Start working flexibility on those shoulders!

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For those who can't dislocate their shoulders, try a reachy brushy thingy. That's the technical term.

https://www.amazon.com/Vive-Lotion-Applicator-Your-Back/dp/B01LBM0K28/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1540558949&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=reach+sponge&psc=1

This stuff is magical AF. This is the ONLY thing that has killed my acne and made my skin look better than ever. I also put it in baths, diffuse it into my air, body scrubs, everything. Obviously not the same as salt caves, but damn will it make a good difference! Salt is just very cleansing.

amazon has food grade epsom salt
https://www.amazon.com/Pure-Organic-Ingredients-Magnesium-All-Natural/dp/B075MV4F58

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Here is an amazon link

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I use this which looks like a round version of what you use!

I have one of the round tube things you linked in your post, and it is awful. I don't understand how anyone can use them!

You probably can't use this on your face but if you want to use it on your body you could put it in one of these, that's what I do with my shampoo bars when they turn into little thin fragments.

I usually stop around 3-4:00 PM and figure out where I want to stop that night, then call ahead if I'm getting a hotel room and make a reservation somewhere. You can also read-up on camping on BLM or NFS lands, either campgrounds or remote. State parks also may have campgrounds.

I carry a tire plug kit. This will save you massive amounts of time if you get a flat in a remote area. Watch a few youtube videos if you've never used one and you should be fine.

I also carry a small 12v cigarette-lighter-powered air compressor for reinflating the tire, and a tire pressure gauge because I don't trust the ones on the cheap pumps.

If you are going to travel through remote areas in the west always carry some food and water.

Buy one of those sponges with the nylon netting on the outside or a loofah or one of these. You'll probably want to clean the windshield of dead bugs more often than just when you get gas. Bring a jug of water to assist. Carry an extra jug of wiper fluid.

Research the historical day/night temperatures if you will be traveling in the inter-mountain west. It can actually get quite cold at night if you're camping. Pack appropriate clothing. Monsoon season in the desert southwest can go to early October. Assume you might get rained-on a bit.

Check state DOT websites for conditions ahead at high mountain passes in the Rockies and the Sierras. Some of them start closing due to snow by mid-September.

If you are going to more than two or three national parks buy the annual pass for $80 at the first park you go to. It will pay for itself several times over.

IMHO carrying a bunch of spare parts or tools is overkill but a spare headlamp bulb and a package of assorted zip ties aren't a bad investment. Make sure your brakes are in good condition before you leave if you are driving in mountain areas.

I carry a paper road atlas as I find it useful for longer-distance planning than zooming in/out on an ipad or phone. You can get Rand McNally Road atlasses near the checkouts at a lot of Walmarts.

You'll find that the octane levels of gasoline sold at high altitudes is a few points lower than at sea level. Using 85 octane in a car that usually uses 87 is fine, etc.. Pay attention to the labeling on the pumps elsewhere. At certain places in the Midwest gas stations sell high-ethanol mixes that are inappropriate for non flex-fuel cars. They will still sell the regular stuff, just pay attention to the labels.

Know that this sign means that you can come upon cows standing in the road at any time. Avoid driving these roads at night, or at least keep the speed down and be prepared.

Do you think a konjac sponge would be comparable to a natural fiber loofah sponge like this one or is there something about the texture that is special?

I just recently realized that I actually have the plant that produces the natural fiber loofah sponges in my backyard, so I tried one out yesterday! Should I get a konjac plant too? :P

I’ve used exfoliating gloves after waxing to prevent ingrown hairs. But I recently switched to a Salux cloth from the Asian grocery. It’s bigger and easier to use than the gloves, and I can even scrub my own back with it- can’t do that with gloves!

My waxing lady said wait 2 days after waxing to start exfoliating, so I don’t know if it’s the same for epilating or not, ymmv. You can also try doing the scrub cloth before epilating, and then follow up with some of the lotions and chemical exfoliators other people recommended.

exfoliating gloves- Amazon link

Salux Japanese bath scrub towels- Amazon link

To be fair, a sea sponge is an organic item--it's an animal! As such, it will disintegrate in your shower eventually, just like any other organic item would, including, eventually, a natural brush (and just like a typical loofah definitely will NOT--since they're plastic :).

You may try a Konjac Sponge, though they're not meant to be used with soap, and they also disintegrate since they're plant matter.

Another alternative is a true loofah, though they are not particularly soft like a plastic loofah.

Or, if you really don't want to try something organic (plant or animal), you could get a recycled plastic loofah.

You're in luck! With some hunting I managed to find the same thing I got on Ebay for 95p more.

Here you go!

Epsom salt is a life saver! The best deal I've found is here

Also, I grew up in East Texas and now live in DFW...screw our weather (:

I love this. It's like a scavenger hunt :D
I will look like a posh Englishman while performing a mummy excavation - $10-$20 list
Who? Clean my pores? Me?!?! Never! - Under $10
Phallic loofahs! - Under $10
I am a terrible geeky fangirl when it comes to Pyramidhead - Under $10
I need hiking shoes so I can exercise more and get back in shape! - Most Wanted

Deserted island: 8-foot bull whip to fight off monsters - NSFW list

I get waxed every 4 weeks. I use the European wax centers (I know...) ingrown serum https://www.waxcenter.com/strut-smoothly. I could probably find something cheaper, I’m sure. I exfoliate with this stuff https://www.ulta.com/microdelivery-exfoliating-facial-wash?productId=xlsImpprod15641100 (it’s always on sale around Xmas). I also use this brush to help in the shower with lots of soap https://www.amazon.com/Exfoliating-Brush-Treat-Prevent-Ingrown/dp/B073P2F926/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Ingrown+hair+brush&qid=1563367489&s=gateway&sr=8-3. I rarely get ingrown hairs and I have very dark, very thick, curly hair. Someone with finer hair may not have to do all that, it’s what works for me.

After I saw this I looked up lotion applicators on Amazon cause I didn't know they were a thing and I found this. It says you can put massage oils in it, so perhaps it would be good for liquid treatments? It's a best seller!

This thing is even better, helps you lather quick, no dropping the soap and every bit of it gets used. https://www.amazon.com/Aquasentials-Exfoliating-Saver-Pouch-Assorted/dp/B0068UZBHS

I put my soap in one of these things then into a plastic bag: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0068UZBHS/

It keeps the bar from getting soft and disgusting by drawing moisture away from it, helping it dry. You can even hang it to dry for a few minutes before putting it in the plastic bag. I used one of these while backpacking for 6 months. Would do it again!

In that case, look into a loofah. There are different varieties but that's a basic tool for exfoliating, which is getting that old, dry skin off after/during a shower.

After doing some research, these are the products I would like:

• 2 cottton puffs
  
  
• 2 eyebrow pencils
  
  
• foaming net
  
  
• face masks, these or any other kind
  
  
• oil blotting paper any kind, cute packaging preferable
  
  
• daiso detergent for puff and sponge
  
  
• [daiso nail and hand cream]
  (http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFg1ODY=/z/Ue8AAOxykVNRu47H/$(KGrHqF,!n0FGw-UodLEBRu47G6lTg~~60_1.JPG)
  
  let me know what my total would be and how to proceed with payment (: and thank you so much this is so nice of you :3
  
  
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Hello! I’m glad your problem was resolved! 👏

Here’s my item: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00LIBEBTG/?coliid=I3RMPC6Z1ZBRIQ&colid=2GFMBI7CY32YF&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

It’s currently on sale (almost half price!) and I would love to get it as a gift for my girlfriend! She’s having skin problems that are only getting worse and this brush was recommended to help with the issues. Either way, thank you for your consideration and for this contest! 💜

Ugh, I have suffered from butt acne for pretty much my whole life. The dark bumps are probably scars or "zits" that are healing. From my understanding, the red bumps are caused by folliculitis, and they're actually irritated hair follicles.

But the good news is that I recently solved this problem for myself, so hopefully the solution will work for you, too. I use two things: a plant loofah and Eucerin Shower Oil. I exfoliate my butt every day with the loofah in gentle circles using the shower oil. The shower oil is a lot less harsh/drying than normal soap and makes your skin really soft. If I run out of shower oil and use regular body wash/soap, I get butt acne again within a few days.

Hope it works :)

Edit: Just to make you feel better, I'm 32 and only discovered this solution about a year ago. But I've been having sex since 16, and no man has ever made a negative comment about the red bumps on my ass. They're just happy to be getting laid. :)

You're welcome!

Here's a link to a good salt bath for eczema: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004GINGOY/

https://www.amazon.com/Vive-Lotion-Applicator-Your-Back/dp/B01LBM0K28

Alright this may look weird but it works very well ... Though I don't put lotion inside, I put a dollop on top directly and just use it to spread it and work it in the skin lol

This is a loofah, I was a bath pouf sponge thingie.

Could use this but still be mindful it can still get bits of water in it.

People do call them that sometimes, but they are more properly termed poufs or puffs, to avoid confusion with the more abrasive natural loofah. Natural loofahs are made from the luffa plant and generally look something like this, this or this (they can make them in pretty much whatever shape) and they have a coarse texture designed to exfoliate (remove dead skin cells). Bath/shower puffs/poufs/poofs (however you want to spell it) on the other hand are generally made of synthetic fibers (usually nylon) and are much softer and easier on the skin, more suited for regular washing. Bottom line, a bath puff on your vajayjay wouldn't be so bad, but a natural loofah would probably hurt.

Prime Time attempt 2... this time I actually looked for prime!
http://www.amazon.com/Village-Naturals-Shoppe-Lavender-Vanilla/dp/B004VPMPN0/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1374034345&sr=1-2&keywords=bath+fizz

Cool. I love it when easy answers solve problems.

I make a mixture of 3 parts baking soda and 5 parts food-grade epsom salt (https://www.amazon.com/Pure-Organic-Ingredients-Magnesium-All-Natural/dp/B075MV4F58/ref=sr_1_2_sspa) , then add 1/4 teaspoon of that mixture to a gallon of our well water. Then I use that as my Keurig water. If I'm going through a lazy phase, I'll buy the Walmart "drinking water" (not distilled) and use that without adding anything, but the water I mix up myself seems to work and taste better.

Thank you for your response! I might end up buying the rocket and one of the techs.

It is possible to order one stick! There's also a deal which offers an arko stick and a brush for $5: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Arko-Shaving-Stick-Bristle-Brush/dp/B004NTMR1O/ref=sr_1_3?s=drugstore&ie=UTF8&qid=1343133826&sr=1-3
Do you think that is good, or is it too cheap to be true? Sadly, I can't find the Omega 40033 on amazon.co.uk, and I would prefer to order from there for simplicity's sake.

http://www.amazon.com/ETUDE-HOUSE-Beauty-Tool-Lovely/dp/B010UNDX9G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452292893&sr=8-1&keywords=etude+house
^ this is one of my favorite accessories while doing my AB routine. Cute, useful, and affordable!
Also, I really love their highlighter
http://www.amazon.com/Etude-House-Secret-Highlighter-White/dp/B00500W7DI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452292960&sr=8-1&keywords=etude+house+highlighter
it gives that dolly highlight that I really like and fits with my asian paleness.

This headband would make my day because my hair will not get in my face all the time. Make me Smile!

If she is already doing sheet masks, this could help to keep hair out of her face..and add fun :)

http://www.amazon.com/ETUDE-HOUSE-Beauty-Tool-Lovely/dp/B010UNDX9G/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1449684203&sr=8-7&keywords=asian+beauty

You might like this, it’s a layered net used for foaming up face washes. I’ve used one before and while it didn’t have the density of canned shaving cream, it got a pretty good foam on a product with a notoriously low foam formula.

Also maybe try shaving with conditioner? That’s what I used to do for my legs, before I got an epilator.

You looked best in the last picture. You look a ton better there than in the pics with the suits. If you showed me only the last pic I would say you were cute and even consider dating you. I think the main difference is your skin, hair, and jawline. In the last pic your skin looks clearer, your hair is a more flattering length/style, and you appear to have a decent chin and jaw.

The longer hair looks really awful because it makes your head look like a weird shape and your curl pattern in general is not great for that length. Try a shorter look that still gives you a little wave because I think the messiness of it is cute on you.

If you haven't already I would really see someone about your skin. It takes away from the rest of your face and makes you seem younger. Rather than blemishes, it seems like most of the redness can be attributed to hyperpigmentation. Luckily, there's a bunch of things you can do for that. Exfoliation and sunscreen work the best. Double up on exfoliation with a chemical and physical exfoliant. An example of a chemical exfoliant would be an AHA such a salicylic acid. Neutrogena's Rapid Treatment acne pads work better than Stridex in my opinion. You can pair it with a physical exfoliant like a konjac sponge which you order online at amazon. These are the best quality I can find. Wearing a sunscreen every day will help your new skin (scarring) from becoming darker and turning into the red spots you see afterward.

Idk what to think about the glasses. Some pics they look crooked and too wide for your face but they look fine in the last pic. Maybe when your prescription needs updating consider getting a frame more suited to your face shape.

here you go :)

Bath bombs! Because everyone needs some pampering and these will def help you relax after a long day =)

I think you should get these.

FRANKIE SAYS RELAX.

i use a very similar recipe. I use .25gm baking soda and .74gm of epsom salt. There should not be any sort of salty flavor in the water. If you taste the water by itself it should taste pretty close to your average filtered water. What kind of epsom salt are you using? I am using this brand for the epsom salt

and poland springs distilled water.

I buy the Beauty Shelf ones. I really like them, and they don't feel that expensive to me. I also really like the Missha ones.

I used a product called tend skin for a long time but it got to be too expensive. Found this on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B073P2F926?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

I massage my legs with it during shower and then follow up with loofa and little body scrub. It seemed to have eliminated most ingrown hairs as long as I use it daily

this is the one I use! I swear by it. You can either put it in the top of it and the balls distribute it, or on the outside and roll it on if you don't want your gel to lose its potency.

I would not suggest PC for this, their BHA/AHA is very low percentage, and also very expensive considering the low content levels.

I would suggest going Asian Beauty on this one.

Would you like an AB product recommendation? (I can find one that's available on Amazon so you don't have to wait for foreign shipping)

Also I would suggest exfoliating with a Konjac sponge (or Jeju sponge, it's the same thing) 3 months worth of sponges for $16

It was almost 7 pounds for both brush and soap. Here is the amazon link:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004NTMR1O/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is my first ever DE kit so I have nothing to compare it to, but even after the first time I used it, I got a way better shave than I did with my old electric razor.

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It's so worth it

If waxing helps, look into DIY waxing. The cheapest way is by sugaring, you can buy some sugar wax pastes online if you're unable to get the consistency right the first time. Seconding the single blade-razor advice.
I recommend using a dry brush for exfoliation – I used to only exfoliate with italy towels in the shower, but after a dry brushing routine, skin got smoother.

I also find that ~10 minutes of direct sunlight can be effective with healing the PIE that are left over from KP. This isn't a ScA approved suggestion tho.

I'v used natural loofahs in the past and they are definitely great exfoliators. I've seen them pretty cheap at natural food stores and there's a 3pc set on Amazon (Add-On) for less than $8 here. :)

i don't have a ton of hair on my body, so i might not be the best person to give advice here...but i'll give it a shot. i've found the best way to deal with ingrown hairs (which is what i think strawberry legs mostly are) is dry-brushing and exfoliating before shaving. i've found this basically "lifts" the hairs so they're ready to be shaved away with the razor. i exfoliate by scrubbing the shit out of my skin with one of those korean exfoliating mitts. if you do it right, it basically peels a layer of skin off (or several, haha).

i also use a super sharp razor.