Do you take baths or showers?
By chrislotz
@chrislotz (8137)
Canada
November 17, 2007 11:55am CST
I usually take a shower every morning but sometimes I like to take a long hot bubble bath. I like to soak in the tub and read a good book. I find it very relaxing. My chiropractor told me to do this to destress myself. He says to use beads that have fragrences because our smell trigures our brain functions. He suggests I use vanilla oil, that this is the most soothing scent.
When you take a bath do you use really hot water or just warm water? I like to use really hot water and I even add more hot water as the water becomes too cool. I have read it's not good for your skin to use really hot water. That it dries out your skin. But I have to use really hot or it just isn't enjoyable for me.
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24 responses
@cosmopolitan (1263)
• India
18 Nov 07
I have a nearby waterfall and a small stream.I use to go there and have a nice swim.That's more refreshing than taking a bath or shower in a bathroom.I enjoy it and thank God there is no crowded place nearby nor there is much publicity for it so that it is safe and protected from the threat of pollution
@chrislotz (8137)
• Canada
18 Nov 07
You are very lucky to have that opportunity. I wish I could do the same as you. I have given you best response with this one.
@cosmopolitan (1263)
• India
19 Nov 07
ohhh thanks a lot dear chrislotz yes you are right its a rare oppurtunity especially for nature lovers like me, also thank you for adding me as a friend
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@maryannemax (12156)
• Sweden
18 Nov 07
i take a bath atleast twice a month. all other days, i just take a shower, sometimes, twice a day.
taking a bath is really relaxing. it feels good to just lie down in the bathtub, with bubbles, yummy scent all over and with the hot water. i do use hot water, too even if it dries the skin. i just put too much lotion after the bath. i haven't tried the wanilla scent. but thanks for the tip!
anne
@chrislotz (8137)
• Canada
18 Nov 07
There are a lot of other good scents, too, that help relax you. Check at the stores you go to and it should say on the product what its good for. Some are for invigerating you as well. Another one I like is lavender.
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
18 Nov 07
I always take a shower because I find they are quick and easy and don't take up so much water! Also when you are having a bath, you are in fact sitting in your own dirty water! It's ok to relax once in a while if you have time and the peace but for me 9 times out of 10 I prefer the shower over the bath.
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@chrislotz (8137)
• Canada
18 Nov 07
I hear you,I always have a quick shower before my bath so that I'm not soaking in dirty water.
@angela2006 (1845)
• China
18 Nov 07
my dream is your life,hehe.I wish one day I can have this life like yours.every night before going to sleep,I can have a bath and enjoy the relaxtion,but now I can not enjoy this,because I have not my own house,and there is no shower in my rental house,so I just keep this dream in my heart.
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@chrislotz (8137)
• Canada
18 Nov 07
I'm really sorry to hear that. How do you bathe if there is no shower or tub. Do you have to spunge bathe?
@babiixgiirl (258)
•
18 Nov 07
I have about two showers all day, and try to have a nice long bath about once a week, I know it's not very good for you to have hot baths and showers all the time, but I can't help it, it's the only way I can relax. As long as you moisturize afterwards, there shouldn't be too much a problem with it. Also, moisturizing while your skins still damp looks more moisture in, and it's much better for you.
@caz2406 (24)
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18 Nov 07
I love to have a long soak in a hot bath...just usually shower in the summer...i find a hot bath great for easing away stress, and easing aches and pains...is hard to get stressed while in the bath...so when feeling a bit under stress...go run a bath!...some nice aromas...scented candles to add to it all...a moisturising wash/bath foam is good to use if u spend a lot of time in the bath to help stop your skin drying out
Carolyn
@jeanne94668 (478)
• Philippines
18 Nov 07
every morning i take a bath before going to work. i don't feel comfortable when i go out of the house without taking bath. it's my daily routine. and since phjilippines is a warm country, if it is too warm, i take a bath in the middle of the day. just to cool off. if i have a chance to take a bubble bath i do. i like the water lukewarm but hotter than usual. i sometimes fall asleep when i'm in the tub. it is so relaxing for me to soak in a warm water for half an hour. at night, before going to bed i take a shower. but if i wasn't able to take a bath in the middle of the day when it is too warm i take a bath before going to bed.
@laurika (4532)
• United States
18 Nov 07
right now in the winter I am also having much more a baths. It is not just relaxing but also it makes me really quick warm , when it is really cold outside. And I put there a hot hot water too. I just love that. yeah I read that also, that it is not good for you, but I am putting some baby oil to my water so my skin is never really dry. Maybe you want try that too. and about shower, i like showers in the summer much more.
@fanji008 (775)
• China
18 Nov 07
Hi,there! I seldom take a bath. Usually I just take a shower.It's more convenient and takes less time.I prefer warm water to hot water cause it's more comfortable for my body and brain.Moreover,the hot water is not good for the skin.I enjoy the warm water and feeling of showering.It makes me feel clear and refreshed:) Thanks for the topic! Have a nice day^_^
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@Monkeyrose (2840)
• Canada
18 Nov 07
I really like showers. For me it is my one luxury I take for myself. I love to have a very hot shower. The pressure that beats on my muscles is a nice massage. I also really enjoy the heat. Its theraputic.
@spacecreature (114)
• United States
18 Nov 07
I usually take showers but if im sick or just need to relax and get away from everyone I will take a nice hot soothing bubble bath.
@jean0827 (306)
• Malaysia
18 Nov 07
I take shower.
I only do bath once in a long period..(I don't even remember when was the last time..I think it was during my trip to somewhere; I took a relaxing bath in the bathroom of a hotel.)
I agree that taking bath is really good to destress ourselves.
But I really lazy to prepare all the stuff for a bath.. Maybe I'm just not used to be too "relax"..=p
Hot water isn't so good for skin, it's true..
My skin always become so dry after I took a hot water shower or bath and I'll need to apply lotion to moisture my skin again..
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@XXSAHILXX (25)
• India
18 Nov 07
I like to take shower. i take it only in summer. in winter the water is too cold which is unbearable for me. and most of time i take bath with warm water once in morning and in afternoon.
@limcyjain (3516)
• India
17 Nov 07
I normally take showers than baths. I dont have a tub in my bathroom. So i cant enjoy this experience. I have enjoyed it in my vacations at hotels. The concept of having showers has one extra benifit. It conserves water as the requirement gets reduced significantly.
@suspenseful (40192)
• Canada
21 Nov 07
I take baths but I have to be careful of fragrances unless they are natural based. I cannot use any perfume that is made from chemicals as I have a slight allergy to them. I used medium hot water, and I do not like staying in too long, just enough to wash myself all other, wash my hair, and then get out. I then put on my kimona, watch Tv, or read a book. Don't like to get my book wet with the steam.
@spiderlizard22 (3444)
• United States
18 Nov 07
I take showers. I find showers to be more santitary than baths. I heard someone say that to take a bath is like bathing in your own filth.
@chrislotz (8137)
• Canada
18 Nov 07
I'm not bathing in my filth. I take a quick shower first to get the dirt off, then soak in the tub.
@luvstochat (6907)
• United States
17 Nov 07
If I am goind to wash my hair I will take a shower otherwise I like to take baths especially hot bubble baths or calgon bubble baths they are so relaxing it takes alot of the stress away.
I love really really hot water I actually get it to hot because my skin turns red but I just don't like cold bath water.
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