With weather turning cooler and almost everyone coming down with cold and flu symptoms it’s the perfect time of year to indulge and relax with a hot, steamy bubble bath. The best thing we can do right now to avoid getting sick or to help ourselves get better is to take care of ourselves and pamper ourselves a little bit. Although showers use less water and are generally better for the environment a bubble bath every once in a while can be the perfect way to relax and unwind. There are a lot of little ways that having a bubble bath can affect the environment negatively but it really doesn’t have to be that way. Here are some ways to have the perfect bubble bath with as little impact as possible on the planet.
· Bubble baths always start with the water and the bubbles. Make sure not to overfill the tub and use concentrated bubble baths or bath salts. The best way to find a concentrated bubble bath is to read the instructions, the smaller amount they recommend you use the more concentrated it is. Also make sure your bubbles are biodegradable. Or you could skip the bubbles altogether for an organic bath tea or soothing soak product. Check out some great options at http://www.pristineplanet.com/natural-bubble-bath-organic/bath-soaks/8367_a_0.html.
· Two-in-one shampoo and conditioner not only saves you money when you buy it, it also saves half the plastic it would require to buy shampoo and conditioner separately. This can add up to a lot of plastic over time.
· Candles only add to the relaxing effect of a bubble bath and can be even more relaxing when made from renewable resources like beeswax or soy. Avoid using petroleum based candles that release harmful pollution into the air when burned and aren’t made from renewable resources.
· When buying soap always read the back of the package like you would with food. After all you use soap in contact with your skin every day and once you’re done washing with it, it all goes down the drain. Natural based soaps without a lot of chemicals and added artificial perfumes are best for your skin and the environment.
· Washcloths and bath towels should be sustainable as well. Organic cotton, hemp, or other low-impact, natural-fiber fabrics feel better on your skin and don’t take as much energy in manufacturing as some synthetic fabrics. Consider using your towels more than once to cut back on laundry soap and water. http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=3008.
There are a lot of ways to enjoy a bubble bath without having too much impact on the environment. The important thing to remember is to treat it as a once in a while indulgence and not an every day thing because baths use more water than showers and its not as special when you do it every day any ways.
