How to Use Foaming Body Wash

Foaming body wash is body wash that foams slightly when applied. It can make for a luxurious bathing experience and make an every day shower feel indulgent. To start, select the right body wash for your needs. Use it in the shower using only small amounts at a time.

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Selecting the Right Body Wash

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    Opt for body washes with natural ingredients. In general, look for a body wash that limits the use of chemical ingredients. This is less likely to cause skin irritation. Read the back of a body wash container and scan the ingredients list carefully. Go for a body wash that has only a short ingredients list using words you recognize, such as "beeswax," over lists of lengthy chemical additives.[1]
    • Artificial fragrances should be avoided if possible. Instead, look for a body wash that uses essential oils.
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    Look for a body wash with a moisturizing element. As water removes moisture from your skin, the ideal body wash should always have a moisturizing element. When looking for a body wash in the store, go for one labeled "moisturizing."[2]
    • Ingredients like shea butter and aloe vera extracts are good for moisturizing skin.
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    Experiment a little. Everyone's skin reacts differently to different products. You may need to try a variety of foaming body washes before finding one that works for your skin's needs. Experiment with a few different brands of foaming body wash until you find one that leaves your skin feeling refreshed and smooth after getting out of the shower.[3]
    • Try getting a few different travel-sized containers of moisturizing body wash.
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    Avoid dangerous chemical additives. Chemical ingredients are best avoided, as they can cause irritation. Some chemical ingredients can have potential health risks if used long term. When selecting a body wash, try to avoid body washes containing the following:[4]
    • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
    • Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
    • Sodium Laureth Sulfate
    • Ammonium Laureth Sulfate
    • Alpha Olefin Sulfonate
    • Castor oil
    • Diethanolamine
    • Triethanolamine
    • Propylene Glycol
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Using Foaming Body Wash

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    Use only a small amount of body wash. You only need a tiny squeeze of foaming body wash. As it foams up, a little bit will go long way. Squeeze a small amount in the center of your palm and wait for it to foam.[5]
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    Rub your body wash over your skin. Once your body wash is foaming, you can rub it into your skin. Due to its foamy nature, body wash can be applied with your hands instead of a wash cloth or other device. Wash your skin wherever you normally would with body wash.[6]
    • While you can use a wash cloth or sponge with foaming body wash, these can contain bacteria. Part of the appeal of foaming body wash is that you can apply it simply using your hands to reduce germs.
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    Rinse. When you're done applying your body wash, rinse off as you normally would. You can finish your shower routine as normal after using foaming body wash.
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    Dab yourself dry with a towel. You do not want to rub your skin dry after using a moisturizing body wash. This can irritate your skin, cutting back on the body wash's soothing effects. Instead, gently dab your skin dry using a towel after getting out of the bath or shower.[7]
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Finding Other Uses for Foaming Body Wash

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    Use scented body wash after a workout. If you work out, try bringing foaming body wash to the gym. After a vigorous workout, use some foaming body wash in the gym shower with a pleasant scent. This will leave your skin feeling fresh and hydrated while also giving you a fresh scent.[8]
    • However, keep in mind some people are irritated by fragrant body wash products. Stop using scented body wash if you notice irritation.
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    Wash your face with foaming body wash. If your body wash is safe to use on your face, wash your face with it at the end of the day. Moisturizing body washes can leave your face feeling smooth, refreshed, and moisturized.[9]
    • If you have an existing routine to keep acne away that works, avoid washing your face with foaming body wash on your face. Any new cleansers can affect your skin care regimen.
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    Use it as a cleaner. After wiping down things like counters and sinks with your regular cleaner, wipe them down with some scented foaming body wash. This will leave counters with a nice scent, giving your kitchen a fresh smell after cleaning[10]
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    Every time I shower, the smell of the body wash never stays on me. It seems to wash away with the water. How do I make the scent stay?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    It might be the brand or type of body wash you're using. Some scents last longer than others. If you're worried about body odor, just make sure you wear deodorant and maybe a touch of perfume or cologne. If you just really want that particular scent to stick around, try dabbing a bit on your neck and wrists after you get out of the shower and dry off.
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  5. ↑ http://www.allure.com/story/foaming-body-washes
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  8. ↑ http://livesimply.me/2016/05/29/easy-diy-foaming-body-wash-multi-purpose/
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