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Missing a bubble bath

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valerie73057
valerie73057

Hi anyone got a good alternative

Missing a nice soak in bubbles but frighten to cause a flare up. Living in north east of England so would like to be able to make a purchase easily accessible .

Many thanks

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  • deb09833
    deb09833 valerie73057

    Posted

    Substitute your bubbles with salt. Very therapeutic and you still get your relax. Enjoy your bath x
  • diana71766
    diana71766 valerie73057

    Posted

    I take bubble baths in lavender. Hasn't bothered me. Very soothing.

    • valerie73057
      valerie73057 diana71766

      Posted

      Hi diana when you say lavender are you using it in the bath in the form of oil.
  • Ashley_Jo
    Ashley_Jo valerie73057

    Posted

    Hi, I was advised that lavender is good to use - in a general context - so think for bubble baths.  Ashley jo 
    • karen23320
      karen23320 Ashley_Jo

      Posted

      Just a heads up, if you have seasonal allergies, Lavender is part of the Ragweed family and should be avoided. I hv allergies and cannot use any lavender products- soap, lotion, oil, shpoo, bath salts, freshener sprays, etc. 
  • karen23320
    karen23320 valerie73057

    Posted

    I use 1/2 cup of baking soda or 1/3 cup epsom salts- very soothing. I used to use Aveeno Oatmeal bath but I haven’t tried one since my diagnosis in June. 
  • suzie37971
    suzie37971 valerie73057

    Posted

    Hi Valerie , I am also from the UK but living in Spain.

    Yes I loved my baths and had one every night.

    I introduced bathing again and have one or two a week.

    I add bicarb and lavender as this is what i douce with everyday .

    I know we are all differant , so what do you wash with and rinse with ? 

    Xx

  • marieC
    marieC valerie73057

    Posted

    I don't know how bad your LS is, but I tried Emu Oil bubble bath for babies and I was fine.  You could add lavender oil for a nice smell.  I prefer to shower anyway, but I do like an occasional bath.  Good luck, with care, you may not need to forego your bath!  I normally use Dermol lotion on my vulval and anal area, when I shower, but have even used emu oil shower gels, if it isn't to hand and not had any ill effects, and that's applying the gel directly on to the area.  With the bubble bath, it is diluted by water when it touches your affected areas.  I buy my emu oils from Ebay, but I believe Amazon does have similar products too.

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