11 Simple Bath Tips for Glowing Skin

Not only can radiant skin help you feel confident, but it can also indicate healthy skin. Below, we’ll explore simple bath tips for glowing skin, with helpful advice from skincare experts.

Dr. Hannah Kopelman, a Dermatologist at DermOnDemand, says your bath routine is an excellent time to relax your body while also caring for your skin and promoting your natural glow. You can also use the following ideas for your shower and daily skincare routine.

Shower and Bath Tips for Glowing Skin

When showering or bathing, exfoliation, soothing ingredients, and appropriate water temperature can help promote glowing skin.

1. Gentle exfoliation

“Before you take your bath, gently exfoliate your skin to remove dead skin cells,” suggests Dr. Kopelman. “You can use a sugar scrub or dry brush, but be gentle as over-scrubbing can irritate your skin.”

“Exfoliating with a scrub or dry brush is a secret to glowing skin because it helps stimulate blood circulation, encourages lymphatic drainage, and eliminates dead skin for a radiant glow,” explains Deanna Manganaro, a Medical Esthetician at RN Esthetics.

2. Use lukewarm water

When bathing, showering, or washing your face, use lukewarm water to prevent your skin from drying out. 

According to Dr. Kopelman, water that’s too hot can strip natural oils that can contribute to glowing skin.

3. Keep showers and baths short

Similar to a hot water temperature, long showers and baths can strip your skin’s natural oils, explains Dr. Kopelman.

Your daily shower or bath should ideally last five to ten minutes. If you enjoy taking long, soaking baths, limit them to once or twice weekly. If your skin is extra dry, keeping all showers and baths short is best.

4. Apply a face mask

“During your bath, take advantage of the warm, humid environment by applying a hydrating or detoxifying face mask,” recommends Dr. Kopelman. “The steam helps open up pores, allowing active ingredients to penetrate more deeply.”

Applying your face mask while bathing is also a time-saving way to enhance glowing skin for your face and body at once.

5. Mix skin-soothing ingredients with bath water

Skin-soothing and moisturizing ingredients can help nourish the skin and lock in moisture. Dr. Kopelman suggests adding ingredients like colloidal oatmeal or oils like almond or jojoba.

“Oats soothe sensitive or dry skin because they have many nutrients and anti-inflammatory effects,” confirms Sara Millecam, a Master Medical Esthetician & Founder at Lash Lift Store. “Essential oils can also benefit all skin types, but do a patch test first to ensure your skin reacts well.”

6. Use a gentle, PH-balanced cleanser

“Using a gentle cleanser that’s PH balanced helps ensure hydration and glow because it cleans your skin without stripping its natural oils,” says Manganaro.

You can also use body washes or soaps with natural ingredients made for your skin type. For example, Oakwell Cosmetics Body Wash is a gentle blend of beer hops and barley, goat’s milk, aloe vera, and orange essential oil and works well for all skin types. If you prefer bar soap, Oakwell Cosmetics has several soap bars for various skin types.

7. Rinse skin with cold water

“After you take a bath, lightly rinse your skin with cold water and pat dry,” suggests Manganaro. “A cold water rinse helps close your pores and maintain firmness and smoothness for glowing skin.”

Oakwell Cosmetics Waffle Bathrobe and Towel are great additions because they’re lightweight and can help you create an at-home spa experience.

After Bath Tips for Glowing Skin

After taking a bath or shower and when doing your daily skincare routine, moisturizing, wearing sunscreen, and staying hydrated can help encourage radiant skin.

8. Moisturize after your bath

Dr. Kopelman recommends immediately applying a moisturizer or body oil after your bath while your skin is still slightly damp. “This helps seal in hydration and keeps the skin barrier healthy.”

“I suggest using products with shea butter or ceramides because they help deeply moisturize the skin. If you want an extra glow, using a shimmer body lotion is a simple way to enhance radiance.”

Oakwell Cosmetics Body Lotion is great for moisturizing as it’s made with gentle, hydrating ingredients, including shea butter, coconut oil, and sweet almond oil.

9. Wash and hydrate your face

Wash your face twice daily – morning and night – to remove bacteria, dirt, and oil and promote a natural glow. 

Millecam also suggests using a serum with vitamin C or hyaluronic acid to brighten and hydrate your skin. You can apply a serum morning and night before your moisturizer.

10. Use sunscreen daily

No matter what time of day you bathe, Francine Williams, Nurse Practitioner and Owner of Glow Aesthetics suggests applying sunscreen with SPF 30 or greater every morning. This can help protect your skin from harmful UV rays, which can dry out your skin, cause premature aging, and affect your skin’s natural glow.

When bathing or showering, thoroughly wash sunscreen to prevent your pores from clogging, which can irritate the skin.

11. Drink plenty of water and tea

“Drinking water and herbal teas, such as dandelion root or nettle tea, can help flush dirt from the body,” explains Millecam. “This can help alleviate inflammation and improve blood flow, promoting a healthy natural glow.”

Choosing Ingredients & Products for Glowing Skin

The right products and skincare ingredients can significantly benefit your skin’s appearance and health.

According to dermatologists, some of the best skincare ingredients to help promote glowing skin include:

• Glycolic Acid - Found in face washes, serums, and masks and improves skin tone and smooths fine lines and wrinkles to encourage a natural glow
• Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) - Found in serums and creams and calms skin irritations and balances hydration level
• Colloidal Oatmeal - Found in soap, lotion, and bath salts and helps keep skin healthy and hydrated
• Shea Butter - Found in lotion, soap, shampoo, and conditioner and helps alleviate redness, inflammation, and dry skin
• Activated Charcoal - Found in body wash and soap and deeply cleanses the skin
• Natural oils - Found in many skincare products and hydrates and rejuvenates all skin types

Bath Tips for Glowing Skin: Conclusion

We hope you found this article helpful and are looking forward to a bathing and skincare routine that helps promote your natural glow for radiant skin. Overall, being mindful of your skincare products and making time for a nourishing bath or shower daily can help you have healthy, glowing skin.