

Kind of a downer epilogue to a bubble bath post, eh? But, in moderation, bubble baths can be healthy and super fun.
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Your skin can take up to 48 hours to fully absorb vitamin D through the skin, so washing too frequently may affect healthy vitamin D levels.

Washing away the natural oils (sebum) on our skin too frequently can cause dry skin or may cause the skin to go into sebum overdrive and actually cause greasy skin.Īlso, the natural oils on our skin help to absorb our vitamin D from the sun. Studies have found that too frequent bathing may indeed lead to asthma, eczema and even diabetes and leukemia. The “hygiene hypothesis” states that too few exposures to bacteria and pathogens in early childhood may interfere with proper immune system development. That’s why skin-to-skin touching is so important to newborns who are developing their microbiome.

Our skin actually houses good bacteria that shouldn’t be washed away too often. It won’t be as bubbly but it will save you money.īubble baths are awesome, but we still limit them to about once per week in our household. You can add 1 cup of water to stretch this recipe and make it last longer. For extra foaming power, add a little bit of water and mix with a hand mixer to make foam before adding to the bath. Drizzle under running water while filling the bath. The egg white in this recipe helps the bubbles hold their shape longer. 30-50 drops essential oils (Lavender works well).The honey and almond oil in this recipe are great for adding moisture to dry skin or flaky skin. The addition of magnesium rich salt gives this bubble bath a soothing and rejuvenating boost.
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Get free updates based on your toddler’s birth date! – Free Updates on Toddler Sign me up!Īnother option is to make your own bubble bath! This is great for the DIY-ers or folks who want to make 100% sure their bubble bath is toxin-free. You’d be better saving your money and using a simple olive oil bar.īut, thankfully, there are a few super pure formulas on the market that actually get the job done. The key is to find a natural bubble bath that actually bubbles.ĭon’t be fooled: Many natural bubble bath options are pure but don’t create big or lasting bubbles. Scroll down even further and you’ll see some DIY options that you can whip together for a safe and sudsy good time. I did some research, tried out a few options, and have some good ones for you listed below. Yep.īut should that obstacle stand in the way of a natural mama and her kids’ bath time? Not in my household. Same old story: Most of the bubble bath soaps on the market contain some really terrible ingredients… parabens, fragrances, even formaldehyde. My mom used JOY soap for the bubbles, but hey, it was the 80s. I still remember soaking in a big vat of suds in my parent’s laundry tub, sculpting Santa Claus beards on my face and making towers and bubble castles. There are few things that can compare to the JOY of a bubble bath.
