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These 8 bath and body products will change your shower game

No plans? No problem. Here are the products that’ll give you the best pre- during and post-bathing skin

You’re probably already all-in on a skincare routine for your face—layering on retinols, acids, sunscreens and hydrators in an attempt to get it to its healthiest, glowiest, brightest possible state. But it’s a good possibility that you’re stopping all your TLC at the neck, so the rest of your body can feel like an afterthought. While a shower or bath might just be a case of lather, rinse and repeat for some people, if you want to give it an upgrade, there are a lot of products that’ll totally change the way you suds up.

If you need a holiday, try the Salt by Hendrix Cocosoak in Rose₹3,910Shop here.If you’re in desperate need of an island retreat, let yourself dream yourself into it with these bath salts. It smells like nutty, sweet coconuts and floral roses, so you can pretend like you’re on a beach when you’re really just in your bathroom at 9pm on a Tuesday.

If you need a holiday, try the Salt by Hendrix Cocosoak in Rose

₹3,910

Shop here.

If you’re in desperate need of an island retreat, let yourself dream yourself into it with these bath salts. It smells like nutty, sweet coconuts and floral roses, so you can pretend like you’re on a beach when you’re really just in your bathroom at 9pm on a Tuesday.

If you need to lift and firm, you’ll like the Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream₹3,000Shop here.There are body lotions, and then there’s this cult cream. It is chock-full of caffeine-rich guaraná, fatty-acid rich cupuaçu butter, acai, coconut oil and polyphenols, all of which work to soften, improve firmness, bump up elasticity and brighten dull, dry limbs—making it a favourite of beauty editors, derms, product formulators and skincare junkies the world over. The fragrance doesn’t hurt—it has a spicy tropical scent that’ll transport you to a vacation island, ASAP.

If you need to lift and firm, you’ll like the Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream

₹3,000

Shop here.

There are body lotions, and then there’s this cult cream. It is chock-full of caffeine-rich guaraná, fatty-acid rich cupuaçu butter, acai, coconut oil and polyphenols, all of which work to soften, improve firmness, bump up elasticity and brighten dull, dry limbs—making it a favourite of beauty editors, derms, product formulators and skincare junkies the world over. The fragrance doesn’t hurt—it has a spicy tropical scent that’ll transport you to a vacation island, ASAP.

If you want an all-over glow, pick the Forest Essentials Soundarya Beauty Body Oil₹2,975Shop here.This body oil has black sesame, sweet almond oil and cow’s milk to keep the skin super supple, hydrated and soft, but the highlight—quite literally—is the addition of 24K gold bhasma, which can penetrate deep into the skin to lend radiance and luminosity for beach-ready limbs.

If you want an all-over glow, pick the Forest Essentials Soundarya Beauty Body Oil

₹2,975

Shop here.

This body oil has black sesame, sweet almond oil and cow’s milk to keep the skin super supple, hydrated and soft, but the highlight—quite literally—is the addition of 24K gold bhasma, which can penetrate deep into the skin to lend radiance and luminosity for beach-ready limbs.

For a soothing deep-cleanse, pick the HIvado Bath Balancing Body Cleanser₹700Shop here.This cleanser has a creamy, decadent consistency, smells like aloe vera and watermelon, and never leaves the skin feeling dry, stripped or flaky. It doesn’t lather much, but the low-foam (yet high performance) formula breaks down grime and oil while softening and melting away any stress in your body.

For a soothing deep-cleanse, pick the HIvado Bath Balancing Body Cleanser

₹700

Shop here.

This cleanser has a creamy, decadent consistency, smells like aloe vera and watermelon, and never leaves the skin feeling dry, stripped or flaky. It doesn’t lather much, but the low-foam (yet high performance) formula breaks down grime and oil while softening and melting away any stress in your body.

If you want to soften dry limbs, try the Purearth Mandarin Body Butter₹7,000Shop here.This body butter blends mandarin, Himalayan cedarwood, frankincense, cinnamon bark, sea buckthorn oil and raw cacao seed butter into a delicious formula with a mood-boosting scent. The super-rich balm doesn’t feel too heavy on the skin though—it envelops the skin with moisture and sinks in super easily. It softens down any dry spots and parched bits.

If you want to soften dry limbs, try the Purearth Mandarin Body Butter

₹7,000

Shop here.

This body butter blends mandarin, Himalayan cedarwood, frankincense, cinnamon bark, sea buckthorn oil and raw cacao seed butter into a delicious formula with a mood-boosting scent. The super-rich balm doesn’t feel too heavy on the skin though—it envelops the skin with moisture and sinks in super easily. It softens down any dry spots and parched bits.

If you want to indulge in some TLC, try the Dr Barbara Sturm Body Brush in Medium₹3,180Shop here.Want to feel energised post-shower? A dry brush is your best pick. For best results, start at your feet and gently brush upward towards your heart. Use firm, small strokes upwards toward the heart, and on your torso, work in a circular clockwise motion. It exfoliates the skin, getting rid of any dry and flaky bits, while improving circulation and lymphatic drainage. Afterwards, you’ll feel invigorated and relaxed at the same time. This one has soft, short bristles that won’t scratch the skin.

If you want to indulge in some TLC, try the Dr Barbara Sturm Body Brush in Medium

₹3,180

Shop here.

Want to feel energised post-shower? A dry brush is your best pick. For best results, start at your feet and gently brush upward towards your heart. Use firm, small strokes upwards toward the heart, and on your torso, work in a circular clockwise motion. It exfoliates the skin, getting rid of any dry and flaky bits, while improving circulation and lymphatic drainage. Afterwards, you’ll feel invigorated and relaxed at the same time. This one has soft, short bristles that won’t scratch the skin.

If you have dry skin, look to the ESPA Energising Bath and Body Oil₹3,001Shop here.Bubble bath soaps have to be loaded up with sodium laureth sulphate to foam up, so while they’re really fun, can make dry, itchy skin even drier and itchier. Instead, switch to an oil that’ll moisturise and soothe skin—throw in a capful in your bath and let yourself marinate in it. Tea tree and rosemary work together to serve as astringents that cleanse, while fatty acid-rich oils deeply nourish. Don’t forget to take a deep breath in and really settle in to enjoy yourself.

If you have dry skin, look to the ESPA Energising Bath and Body Oil

₹3,001

Shop here.

Bubble bath soaps have to be loaded up with sodium laureth sulphate to foam up, so while they’re really fun, can make dry, itchy skin even drier and itchier. Instead, switch to an oil that’ll moisturise and soothe skin—throw in a capful in your bath and let yourself marinate in it. Tea tree and rosemary work together to serve as astringents that cleanse, while fatty acid-rich oils deeply nourish. Don’t forget to take a deep breath in and really settle in to enjoy yourself.

If you need a post-workout pick-me-up, look to the Bath and Body Works Eucalyptus Spearmint Bath Soak₹1,699Shop here.If you’re struggling with achy muscles after a gruelling workout, slip into a tub with this soak. It contains a soothing blend of salts that are rich in magnesium and potassium, which eases tightness and alleviates tension. Uplifting eucalyptus and spearmint essential oils promise that your mind will feel just as loose as your body does.

If you need a post-workout pick-me-up, look to the Bath and Body Works Eucalyptus Spearmint Bath Soak

₹1,699

Shop here.

If you’re struggling with achy muscles after a gruelling workout, slip into a tub with this soak. It contains a soothing blend of salts that are rich in magnesium and potassium, which eases tightness and alleviates tension. Uplifting eucalyptus and spearmint essential oils promise that your mind will feel just as loose as your body does.

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