7 Super Fast Skin Treatments You Can Do In The Shower
1.
Soothe Irritation
Skin feeling itchy, irritated, or a
bit sunburnt? Just add a couple of drops of lavender essential oil to
your normal amount of your own natural body wash and soap up!
The lavender oil will soothe away
irritation and leave your skin feeling soft and clean. (For a tingly,
refreshing experience, use a drop of peppermint oil instead!)
2.
Smoother Shave
With just a few simple ingredients,
you can whip up an exfoliating scrub that’s perfect for pre- or
post-shave (or both!) Combine 1 1/4 cups sugar, 1/2 cup of carrier oil,
and 20 drops of lemon essential oil.
Use the mixture to scrub your legs
before shaving for super smooth results. You can also use it after shaving to
help prevent ingrown hairs!
3.
Fight Fungus
Yellow toenails can point to a
fungal infection, but applying anti-fungal tea tree oil can help fight
it! All you have to do is apply one drop of tea tree essential oil to the
affected nail while you’re in the shower.
Keep your feet away from the running
water for a minute or two, then rinse your toes and feet well.
4.
Soapy Scrub
Streamline your shower routine by
making your own sugar scrub bars. They’re quick and easy to make,
and offer the benefits of both a bar of soap and a body scrub in one!
5.
Moisturizing Scrub
Keep a jar of Epsom salt and a
bottle of your favorite carrier oil in your
bathroom, and you’ll always be prepared to scrub away dry skin. Just add a
teaspoon or two of carrier oil to a small handful of Epsom salt and scrub!
This makes the perfect quick and
easy treatment for dry heels, knees, elbows, or any area of your skin that
dries out easily.
6.
Banish Dryness
Speaking of dry skin, sometimes you
need something extra moisturizing to help restore your skin to its normal
softness. In these cases, it pays to keep a bottle of in-shower moisturizing lotion on hand!
This super-concentrated lotion is
designed to be applied in the shower while your skin is still a bit damp. Give
it a try for yourself, and by the time you’re out of the shower and ready to
go, your skin will feel perfectly soft and moisturized!
7.
Fight Acne
Keep acne at bay while you shower
with the help of tea tree oil! Just add a couple of drops of ta tree oil right into the
bottle of your favorite cleanser and use as you normally would.
You can use this tip outside of the
shower as well, but a steamy shower helps open your pores for a deeper clean
than you might achieve normally.