#using a scalp scrubber

[witch-squibby]

My scalp is so itchy, I'm v close to shaving my whole head and slathering my head in aquaphor until I am free of this infernal itch.

[slumbering-shadows]

Spent a huge chunk of my life constantly having super expensive fancy specialized shampoo and conditioner and moisturizer and what the fuck else shoved down my throat by hairdressers and shit because I had thick curly hair that was often frizzy and constantly greasy and a dry scalp. and I got to a point where I just stopped using conditioner because it was fucking ruining my hair and I thought all conditioner was the problem and my hair was just weird

Turns out expensive conditioner is the problem. Currently using the cheapest shittiest shampoo and conditioner available at the walled mart (Suave) and my hair is ✨️thriving✨️

[nanaslutt]

nsfw <3

MDNI

i cant stop thinking abt suguru’s hair…

Geto’s hair is so pullable.. always in that topknot bun, silk pressed strands caressing his shoulders.

His hair literally reaches his ass likeee.

I know he takes such good care of it too, he babies his scalp w one of those shower scrubbers used to massage in shampoo.

Spending his hard earned money pretending to be a monk on only the best products.

So I KNOWWWW his head is so sensitive from being treated so pristinely all the time.

I bet if you just pulled on in while you rode his cock he would cum right then and there.

Pulling his pretty locks when he goes down on you???? cumming in his pants.

better yet, riding his face and using his mouth to get yourself off while you tug and tug at his hair??? his eyes are rolling back and he’s coming untouched all over his pretty stomach.

Feeling ur nails run along his scalp when you made out???? underwear=ruined.

And i know he sounds absolutely filthy when you do it too

I’m talkin sounds straight out of a porno leavin his pretty lips, face so flushed at the manhandling NGHHHHHHHHHHH

geto gasping against ur lips when he cums in his pants unexpectedly the first time you ever pull his hair.

you didn’t even even mean to do it, he just sucked your tongue into his mouth and it felt soooo good you needed something to ground yourself

whatever you do don’t imagine him humping his hips into your clothes cunt while he rode out his high from just tugging on his hair

pulling back his mouth, panting and drooling, so looking fucked out when he asks you to “please do that again.”

endless possibilities of what you could do with this new information flooding your brain.

ohhhhhhhhh my gof i need him

[absurdthirst]

Kinktober 2024: October 5th

Day 5: Rough Sex // Anal Beads // Bondage

Ezra x F!Reader

Rating: Explicit

Word Count: 1.2k

Warnings: Rough sex, hair pulling, uncomfortable positions, choking, mild taunting, isolation, obsession (?)

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Nothing and no one in the Fringe is gentle. You can’t be. It’s a dog eat dog kind of existence, kill or be killed. Ezra, cunning and ruthless, is no exception. 

“Fuuuuuuuck.” His hiss is rough, almost as rough as the punishing pace of his thrusts as his hips slap against your ass brutally. The only thing keeping you from keeling over the box of supplies that clutter your tent is the fingers twisted into your hair and yanking your head back. Leverage, he calls it, although your scalp burns and your neck aches from the angle he keeps pulling you to as he hammers into your cunt. 

Your legs shake and your eyes close tightly every time he plunges deep, almost painfully into your core. Feeling like he’s in your fucking stomach and has no intention of letting up until he’s satisfied. 

The slick brutal sound of this coupling overpowers the soft hum of the scrubbers, the trickle of air coming out of the vent. Aided by his snarling and growling in your ear, making you shiver when he bites on your lobe.

“You’ll feel me for days.” He vows, sounding proud of that truth and he is. Every time he fucks you, he makes you feel him for days. Smirking when you gingerly sit or move as his shifty eyes follow you around. “Won’t you, birdie? You’re gonna sing for me.” 

You gasp, sucking in a lungful of air as he breaks you open again and again, forcing cunt to accommodate his thick cock. Shamefully getting slicker and squeezing him while that familiar pull of need tightens in your belly. Shooting straight to your cunt when he hits a little too deep and makes you hiss, lifting to your toes to find some kind of relief only to be yanked back down and his grip tightening around your waist. 

He fucks you like it’s his last mission in life, like you will disappear if he doesn’t hold tight. You might slip away like the temperamental aurelac that you mine for. 

You had never expected this when you had signed on with Ezra. Charmed by his overly talkative nature and the maddening little tuft of golden blonde hair, you had missed the undercurrent of darkness. The flash of brutality that he hides beneath amber eyes. 

There had been hope, hope of possibly tumbling into bed with the handsome prospector. It can be lonely in the fringe and fucking can pass the time and ease the temperments of even the most ornery soul. You had never expected him to completely own you, body and mind. “Ez- Ez-” Your voice catches every time he pushes back inside you, making even completing his name an impossible task but Ezra revels in it. 

“That’s it.” He coos, his tone one of dark, mocking pride in your ear. “You know you need this, little bird. You need my cock. You begged for my attention today, didn’t you? Kevva, you’re a fucking little tease, aren’t you? A siren.” 

You whine, feeling his fingers digging into your waist and anchoring you even more firmly to his chest as his hips piston and he rocks his cock in and out of your wet cunt. He has turned greedy, his desire nearly insatiable when you get back to the tent after spending the day in an enclosed suit and unable to touch more than your ears through the channel of the radios that connect you. 

Ezra is always rough when he fucks you, there no softness, no gentleness and it shames you how your body responds to it. Your nipples are harder than the useless stone aurelac turns into when the sulfuric acid of the sac is punctured. Panting as your stomach twists and coils in pleasure while his cock scrubs your walls with a ruthless tenacity that makes your eyes roll back in your head. 

The rough hewn wood of the primitive crates - where Ezra got them, you don’t really want to know - dig into your thighs and stomach. Scratching your skin and making it even more intense when he just doesn’t let up. 

He growls in your ear, a rough, unhinged sound. You don’t even have to look to know that his lips are curled into a snarl, his eyes dark and filled with a possessive glow. Right now he owns you. He owns your body, your pleasure, your very breath as his hand slides up from your hip to your throat. 

“I can’t hear you, birdie.” He hisses, the sharp punch of his cock making you squeak and his fingers flex, tightening around your neck and expertly cutting off your air. Making it impossible for you to do more than try to choke, your cunt clenching down around his length as your entire body reacts with that fight or flight response he uses to his advantage so well. 

Ezra chuckles, the tone filthy and menacing, knowing exactly how he is manipulating you, using you like a marionette on a string and he is the puppet master. “That’s it, squeeze my cock, girl.” He grunts. “I can feel how wet you get, you love the way I fuck you, don’t you?” 

You feel his fingers loosen, wanting an answer to his question. “Y-yes.” You gasp out, nodding against his hand and feeling the slight pressure. Feeling that he wants to choke you again. “Ezzzzraaaaaa.” 

You feel your body jolt and he growls your name. “Cum for me.” He demands, the intensity of his thrusts ramping up. Somehow fucking you harder than he had before. Making your vision go white and your voice breaks on a scream that echoes on the isolated planet where you are mining to make your riches. 

The wet clench of your cunt, the slick that pours out of you, just makes Ezra that much more feral. Kicking your feet farther apart and flattening you over the crates. Crowding your body with his and pressing tight. Not allowing any space between you, his thrusts grinding into you. 

He fucks you through the highs of your orgasm, pushing ever deeper, using your juices to feed his cock ever forward into your cunt. Until he is butting against your cervix, punching against it. Battering at it like it's a gate to a fortress that he is trying to sack. 

You couldn’t push up on your toes even if you wanted, his body pinning you down. His grunts get deeper, more breathless as he drives himself closer to filling you up. His groans draw out like a prayer to Kevva. 

All you can do is hold on, your cunt quivering and your thighs shaking while he hammers into you. Waiting for that moment when his hips stutter. When you know that he has finally pushed himself over that edge. 

His hands tighten, painful and beautiful as he stiffens behind you. Slamming into you one last time while he empties himself into you. Pours himself into your body with hot waves that seem to continue on forever. 

“Keeeeeva.” He groans softly, panting when he finally stops moving. The air is heavy and filled with the purified air and the pungent smell of sweat and sex. “Good girl.” He praises breathlessly. Knowing that he will take you just as fervently tomorrow, just as rough. Never getting his fill of your body and the pleasures it brings. 

[creekfiend]

i had a dream last night that ship was a) wearing a safety vest crop top and b) wearing thigh high pink rubber boots with cleats like one of those silicone scalp scrubbers only the cleats were a foot long and c) using said boots to climb bodily over people at a house party in a spiderlike fashion. i do not know what to make of this as ship and i do not know each other

ship says "I love it I would do that"

[angwlhr3t]

How to be a bad bitch ˚₊‧ guide ‧₊˚

no borax, no glue <3

Hey babes.. have you been feeling down lately? not yourself?? unconfident???? Lucky for you I have a step by step guide on how to gain your confidence back ..

so prepare yourself a snack, get comfy, and read on ~ 🩷

SECTION 1 ࿐࿔ FAKE PEOPLE

so ur feeling sad over what others have been saying? why girl?? you are a literal QUEEN

now, we have ALL had that one girl or group of girls that are complete bitches for no reason at all.. wondering why ?

first you need to realize a few things .. NEVER waste your time on people that are lower then u, they just want to see you sad.. and guess what. you are doing exactly. what. they. want. 90% of the time we get upset over other peoples actions or words.. just think.. "are they really worth my time"..? now if a bitch is talking bad about you behind your back just know.. she is intimidated by you girl. you have beauty and confidence that she dreams of. theres a reason shes talking behind your back. Another thing, if another girl calls you ugly.. she is insecure and you are NOT ugly just think .. has she ever called u ugly or made fun of you for something and then turned around and did the same thing? yup that's a jealous bitch for ya.. she is completely jealous of you!! take everthing she says like a grain of salt because that bitch just wants to see you down!! you have something she doesn't which intimidates her!! and remember, you will always be ahead of that girl. nobody can replace the original.

think of it like like shein and their lulu dupes.. sure they get the job done for a little while.. but after a few washes they are run down and good for nothing!! you are worth way more than a jealous bitch trust me.

SECTION 2 ࿐࿔ BAD BITCHES ARE KIND.

there is a HUGE difference between a bad bitch. and a bitch.

you can be a bad bitch without being rude.. and I'ma tell you how!!

okay so in the last section we talked about how to keep your confidence going even though there are people trying to let you down. first off It's good to have confidence but that cocky attitude where you think you are better than everybody is not at all. even if you think you are better than everybody you don't have to put others down to gain your confidence.. karma is 100% real and the energy that you reflect on others will come back and bite you in the ass and that's a fact..

thats another reason why you shouldnt get involved in school drama because it's honestly pointless. always be kind to people even if you don't really like them..

also something I have been struggling with personally and may help u is that not everybody has the same views as you.. nobody is the same and people view things differently than you almost always.. so always be open to others opinions because you can learn a lot and gain some listening skills

SECTION 3 ࿐࿔ PAMPERING

okay so just about every girl loves anything beauty..

so heres some tips and ideas for u <33

hair: okay so for hair I wouldn't wash my hair everyday because it can strip your hair of its natural oils.. I highly recommend hair masks. they are absolutely amazing .. expecially the natural ones !! you can always look on Pinterest for recipes on what you are trying to fix and they almost always work or help.

(for example- hair mask for split ends)

now I live by this.. silk pillow cases.. they are amazing and super beneficial to the skin and hair so are scalp scrubbers!! scalp scrubbers help get rid of dandruff and build up. AND even if you don't have dandruff or buildup they can help get healthy hair !!

makeup: if you are looking to switch up your makeup routine or try something new don't be scared !! try something new on the weekend to see if you like it first!

if you struggle with eyeliner don't give up! use an angled brush and brown eyeshadow instead of liquid eyeliner.. it is so much easier to use and saves so much time.

lips are important girl ! you want your lips to stand out so find your own lip combo that suits u!! aquaphor or Vaseline helps tons with blending out your lip liner.

my opinion but I think everybody looks good with blush on their nose and a little tiny bit of highlighter. it tops the look off and it doesn't leave your nose looking so dull. Also if you havent you should try layering mascaras ! putting on more than one mascara can create a fuller and prettier look. Always remember that makeup is to enhance your features not cover them.. your unique features are what makes you, you !

pinterest is the perfect place to look for makeup inspo.. try something new you might like it <33

skincare: everybodys skin is different.. so never follow just anybody's skincare routine because they have a different skin type than u. what works on their skin might not work on yours.. so be careful what you use and do your research before anything.

Natural ingredients are the best thing for your skin. they are packed with good oils that feed your skin into looking healthy and glowy !

if u want a sharp jawline or to reduce swelling in your face get a gua sha! or you could look up on Pinterest face massages that help with a better jawline they work almost the same. so you want to find a essential oil that targets what you are wanting to fix.

heres some examples <33

oils ᡣ𐭩

avocado oil - helps with preventing signs of premature aging skin, like dark spots

tea tree oil - (used best for acne)

jojoba oil - helps with smooth dry skin, prevent flakiness, and improve skin elasticity

argan oil - helps reduce the appearance of spots, acne scars, dark spots and pigmentation, and dark circles under the eyes.

after you have found the oil for you put a small amount all over your face and massage it In. There is a correct way to use a gua sha so I would look up a YouTube tutorial on how to use it.

Acne is a whole other story.. there are different kinds of acne and not every kind of acne can be treated with the same thing.

but remember acne doesn't make you ugly <3 almost everybody goes through it and it will not last forever.

<3 love -angwl

[kittysdiary]

What’s a good shower routine ? And after shower routine

Shower + After Shower Care Routine 🫧💓:

In Shower Routine 🎀:

Use a in-shower mist to make your shower smell yummy + play some soft music

Use a good smelling soap to wash your body. (I personally use a loofa and a back brush!)

For your 🐈 use a separate unscented soap

Use a sugar scrub for exfoliation

Wash your hair with shampoo + conditioner (I have curly hair so I brush and do majority of my hair care routine in the shower)

Use a scalp scrubber

Invest in a shower mirror (I love my shower mirror. It’s perfect for people who do their hair care + skincare in the shower)

Shave as needed! Make sure you are changing out your razors + shave with the growth of your hair!

After Shower Care 💗:

Dry yourself off completely

Use a body cream, lotion or butter

Top off with your fave perfume + body glitter

Apply some deodorant

[sorrowful-hyacinth]

So, I just got a really bad sunburn at the beach recently. It’s been a long time since I’ve been burned that badly, and it made me think about whump OBVIOUSLY. I think I have a problem, lol.

Imagining a Whumpee getting a punishment where they have to be strapped down or tied up outside in the direct sunlight so that they get burned all day long until the sun goes down. Especially with how hot it’s been recently, being stuck in 100+ degree weather is not fun. Of course that’s whumpy enough, but what got me thinking about it so much was the recovery.

You have to deal with your hot skin and feeling sore all over. Especially if Whumper is merciless and doesn’t allow you to have creams and lotions to care for the burns. Your skin peeling everywhere, it might even be painful to peel if Whumpee has open wounds or scabs. Feeling very itchy within the first week of recovery and having to fight the urge to scratch otherwise your skin will burn and sting. Imagining Whumper yanking on Whumpees hair when their scalp is burned and sensitive.

Maybe it wasn’t a normal world like Earth either, or a non-human/immortal Whumpee. Having a world that has two suns could make it worse. Maybe Whumpee is highly sensitive to sunlight and their skin is capable of burning off their body. What if that planet on very specific days gets exposed to flares from the sun that can actually get past the atmosphere layers. Just a scorching hot planet where if you walk on your bare feet, your skin will melt and peel away.

Whumper might actually appreciate the recovery process because it gives them chances to develop a bond with Whumpee through rewards and gentle care that they only get after taking punishments. Or they can use it as a way to inflict more pain. Taking Whumpee a cold ice bath or even a steaming hot one can hurt their skin a lot. Scrubbing away at the dead skin with a harsh scrubber or a file of some sort.

Is it obvious I hate sunburns?

- 🪻

Date: July 8, 2024

[sexhaver]

Late, but in response to your last selfie: You Are Pretty. Do you do anything special to style/take care of your hair? Or cut in any particular way? Or have you just figured out the Low-Maintenance Natural Princess Curls hack.

i use shampoo + conditioner every 2 or 3 days (applied in the shower with a scalp massager/hair scrubber and a wet brush respectively), then wrap it up in a turby twist or similar product to dry for an hourish before letting it down to air dry the rest of the way. also a silk nightcap so you don't wake up choking yourself with hair. oh, and only silk scrunchies. other than that i do nothing to or with my hair because im scared my hairline will realize im almost 30 if i wake it up

[babydollmarauders]

Imagine John showering with you and is just so confused with all of your products. Like a scalp massager for shampoo and just random skin care stuff. 🤭

You leaning back against him under the stream, eyes closed as you just enjoy the feeling of the hot water and his strong arms around your waist. You feel one arm leave you, but you don't mind — assuming he needed to wipe the water from his eyes or something.

"The fucks this?" You hear him ask within the echoey walls of the shower and your eyes flutter open, seeing him holding a soft yet spiky contraption in his palm. You smile, taking it from him and spinning around to face him.

"Scalp scrubber!" You chirp, leaning closer to rub it on his head in circles, scratching his scalp just right. As you do so, your soapy tits press to him, nipples grazing against his own torso as you concentrate on giving him a head massage.

A grin twitches as his lips, eyes unabashedly taking peeks at your tits pressed against him, feeling his dick start to stiffen. "So this is what heaven feels like?" John jokes before his eyes flutter shut, the scrubber reaching the back of his head as you press your body to his to lean on him. "Shit, baby." He groans and your smile drops, feeling yourself get aroused instead.

OKAY SO— AHHHHH

i can just imagine his hands on your hips, his grip tightening a little at the feeling of your tits pressed against him— it would so quickly turn into shower sex— you in his arms, legs hooked lazily around his waist as your back is pressed against the shower wall, his cock sliding in and out of you as he uses his hands on your ass to bounce your body whilst thrusting into you

FUCK BRYNN I NEED IT SO BAD

how am i still a whore in the midst of being so sick that i can’t keep any food down

[virgo-barbie]

my everything shower routine 🚿🧖🏼‍♀️✨

1. pick out my outfit for the day ☁️

2. light a candle, get the essential oil diffuser going & put on my bimbo playlist 🎶

3. wash my hair (on everything day i use k18) 🫧 i use a scalp scrubber. i only do shampoo because my k18 conditioner comes after the shower.

4. exfoliate with a sugar scrub 🍭

5. shave everything. arms, legs, bikini, EVERYTHING. 🪒

6. lather up with a nice smelling body wash 🧴

7. wash my face 👸🏼

8. dry off ☀️ and put my k18 conditioner in (it’s a leave-in and it repairs damage) 🐩

9. whitening strip 🦷

10. full skincare routine. toner, serums, eye cream, face cream. 🥛

11. cover myself in cocoa and shea butter 🧈 (i love the one from trader joe’s! it smells sooo creamy and luxurious)

12. blow out my hair with a round brush 💇🏼‍♀️ sometimes if it’s frizzy i’ll curl or straighten it after too. 💆🏼‍♀️

13. MAKE UP 👄

14. get dressed 👙

15. fragrance ✨ good girl by carolina herrera 👠

*mid-week i do a mini everything shower where i reshave my legs (i like them sooooo smooth all the time), do a deep conditioning mask on my hair, apply self tanner, and touch up my nails. 🩷

[batmanshole]

btw if you have mobility issues and struggle w washing your hair. i HIGHLY recommend getting a scalp scrubber and using that when you shampoo. it means less movement for your arms and helps wash your hair a lot easier

[mintmatcha]

Hi Mint!

From what I gathered, you have straight but fine hair and you experience greasy scalp. Everyone’s hair is going to be different and certain lifestyle (routines, genes, diet, stress) could also contribute to hair conditions.

My biggest concern from what I gathered so far is if you experience hair loss. Because normally fine hair is fragile and an oily scalp could lead to buildup and eventually impact new growth and the quality of hair.

I do recommend brushing frequently to distribute the oil throughout the hair, but you may need to be careful with the type of brush used because you don’t want your hair to get caught. I would also recommend the use of a scalp scrub biweekly since it clears buildup (especially if you use styling products). A scalp massager is also really good for stimulating the scalp (there’s wet and dry options).

And as for messy hair in the morning, I would recommend blow drying your hair (cold hair) before going to bed. Cold air sets the hair into shape. Also hair is more fragile when wet, so that’s why going to bed with wet hair results in frizzier hair in the morning. An extra step to reduce the frizz is to invest in a silk or satin cap & pillow case.

Also, it was a genuine question and those comments were uncalled for. I hope today will be a better day ☀️

my hair is a little thin and I take a spironolactone for it/acne!

I did a little hair scalp scrubber today while I did a deep cleanse! I'll keep you updated <3

[elsweetheart]

What are your everything shower essentials ‘m trying to expand 🤭

-🃏

like product essentials? or the routine ? for my routine i use a body exfoliator, dry brush, foot scrubber, scalp scrubber, shampoo, hair mask, conditioner body wash all in the shower (and i shave everywhere)

and then i get out and (life hack for the smoothest softest skin ever) body oil, let that dry and then thick body butter (front to back top to bottom entire body) ,, skincare (toner moisturiser serums jade roller etc) lip mask and eyelash serum (and obvi mouthwash brush teeth floss scrape tongue etc)

and then for hair heat protectant, if i’m styling my hair which i usually do i blow dry and then use a straightener to do kinda big victoria’s secret angel curls, pin the curls / place into rollers for a little while before taking them out after they’ve cooled and then hair oil AND THEN I CAN GET INTO BED

[somethingsteff]

18 for the weird asks!! Keeping on the slumber party theme ☺️

The full ask list here!

18. what hair products do you use?

I'm actually really boring with my hair and skin care. Lol. I use Pantene Color Protect shampoo and conditioner, dye my hair at home on occasion, and use a scalp shampoo when I notice that I've got a lot of itchiness/dandruff/build up (maybe once a month or two?). I also only wash my hair twice a week. But I do have one of those silicone scalp scrubbers that I use whenever I wash my hair and I love it.

Thanks for the ask! 💖

[despairmakoto]

I have randomly gotten the urge to write some showering/bathing tips for those who would like to have them. This info is not universal for every tip given everyone is different but take what you need. Note that this is not meant to shame anyone that doesn't know any of these! It is just useful for those who were never told about some of this stuff.

HAIR:

• When using shampoo, make sure you are really using those fingers to scrub your scalp. You basically want to be lowkey scratching at it (not TOO hard though) to get any skin or funk out of there that wouldn't rinse off on it's own. It can also get oily down by the roots.

• If your hair is thick like mine is, you might need to rinse the first round of shampoo and then apply a second round. Use this second round to be sure that the hair doesn't feel like it has any leftover grease in it anywhere. Rinse after and tbh if you hair still feels greasy after that, repeat again or look into a specialty shampoo for grease (no offense, of course, but for your own sake)!

• If you struggle with dry scalp or dandruff but still want to use your own scents, in my experience it works fine to use a dandruff shampoo on the first round and then a scented shampoo on the follow-up round. If you don't want to do two rounds of shampoo, then use a dandruff shampoo and follow up with a scented conditioner.

• Don't use too much conditioner! You want to work it through the hair to untangle it if needed, and cover it. You don't need to scrub it into your scalp or anything, so just focus on the hair.

• After you finish using conditioner make sure you rinse it out COMPLETELY. Leaving any shampoo or conditioner on your head can dry out your scalp and make things more oily.

• If you shower daily it's okay to wash your hair every other day or so, to avoid drying it out too much, so long as it doesn't get greasy immediately.

LOOFAHS:

• I recommend getting a loofah (or multiple) for bathing or showering! Loofahs will help save you on soap: If you use bar soap, just rub the bar firmly against the loofah until a bit is on it and then lather it up. For liquid soap, a pump or two and then lathering it should work great. If at some point it seems to have lost too much soap, rinse it out and add soap again until you're done.

• You can use multiple loofahs/scrubbers to keep things cleaner, if you want to! I have a specialty loofah for my back, a loofah for my arms and legs, a loofah for private spaces and a loofah for washing my face. I also have a brush for my scrubbing my feet. You don't have to do it this way of course but it can be nice not having to worry about spreading certain germs to certain areas on accident.

• WASH your loofahs!! Make sure you take care of them! Rinse them out the best you can when you're done with them and use some soap to wash them when needed. I've had loofahs last years if taken care of correctly. It's important to note that some loofahs will not last as long as others by default. A plastic/mesh loofah can last quite a long time, while a sponge (or even a brush) will probably have to be thrown out and replaced more often.

• Avoid getting loofahs with little plush characters on them. They might be cute but they are not going to last as long because the character is harder to keep clean. If you want one of those just use it as a decoration or something. A regular mesh loofah is much more useful than a mesh loofah with a cartoon character plush stuck to it.

• Loofahs help you get clean more thoroughly! In order to actually get clean you have to do a bit of scrubbing to get rid of dead skin or oils. While running a bar of soap along your skin may smell nice, it's technically not doing a whole lot to clean you. A loofah should be scrubbed against the skin somewhat firmly to make sure you're getting properly scrubbed.

BATHING IN A TUB:

• It's okay to bathe in a tub, but you should take extra steps. I would recommend either bathing first as a pre-scrubbing soak (before showering) or soaking after a shower (in clean water). If you don't have a shower or prefer to just bathe, make sure you are scrubbing all submerged areas and rinsing off with clean water. Before you get out, you might want to drain the tub and use a cup with fresh water from the faucet to make sure you get all of the soap off.

• If you're shaving in the tub, you might want to leave your drain open so that you aren't sitting in your discarded hair. Rinse the razor under the faucet and make sure no hair is left in the tub before you close it and fill.