12 Lifehacks For An Amazing Bath & Shower Experience

Showers and baths always feel great (assuming the hot water is working), but isn't it time you took your bathing routine to the next level?

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1. Invest in a Magical Rainforest Shower Head

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Want to feel like you're in a magical rainforest? Then we highly recommend getting one of these rainforest shower heads. Oh what's that, you say? Sorry, we can't hear you over the sound of singing macaws and the gentle sound of rain on the soft earth...

2. DIY Your Tub With Airstone

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Go down to the hardware store and grab some Airstone to add to your tub...it'll make showering feel that much cooler, not to mention fancy lookin'!

3. Wrap Your Shower Head in a Plastic Bag of Vinegar

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To keep your shower head squeaky clean and prevent clogging, wrap it in vinegar overnight and wake up to a full, hearty blast!

4. Play Your iPod In the Sink

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Sinks act as wonderful echo chamber and makeshift set of speakers. Enjoy your own private bathroom audio system during your cleanse, just make sure and remember not to turn on the tap...

5. Make Your Own Balt Salts

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No, we're not talking about "designer drugs" here...these soothing homemade bath salts will help ease muscle tension, deep clean and moisturize your skin, and provide some aromatherapy. Go on, give yourself a little TLC.

6. Tie Shower Curtains With Bows

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Instead of boring metal or plastic rods, make your shower curtain extra cute with fabric bows. It'll help prevent rust and give your bathroom an added charm.

7. Use Lavender-Scented Soap

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Lavendar is an essential oil with remarkable health benefits, including relief of chronic pain, tension, menstrual cramps, and headaches, making it a perfect scent for bath and shower time.

8. Lay Back On an Inflatable Bath Pillow

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Bathtubs aren't always the most comfortable, so get one of these comfy pillows designed specially for bathtime that will feel great on your neck and back. Alternatively, use a folded cotton towel.

9. Use Your Wrist to Gauge Water Temperature

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It may seem intuitive, but make sure you test the temperature of your bath or shower before you dive in. Your wrist is one of the most accurate temperature gauges on your body, even more so than your fingers, so make use of it to determine a comfy temp.

10. Try Taking a Cold Shower

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No, we're not insisting you torture yourself, but consider trying it out, as cold showers have a ton of health benefits. Not only can they help strengthen your immune system as they increase your metabolic rate, they can improve circulation, boost your mood and energy, and help you breathe better and sleep easier. You can also try switching slowly from hot to cold and back again to really wake up your nervous system!

11. Make Ample Use of Shea Butter

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Shea butter has an array of amazing skin and hair benefits, and is especially useful in getting dirt off of your skin and out of the soles of your feet during a bath or shower. Fight itchy and dry skin, eczema, dermatitis, wrinkles and blemishes with this amazing and affordable creamy substance.

12. Make Sure to Moisturize

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After your bath or shower, apply moisturizer or cocoa butter to avoid dry and damaged skin.