Bubble Baths

There's nothing quite so relaxing as stepping into a warm tub full of softly scented bubbles -- unless it's your kids' turn, in which case it's just good, clean fun. But, it's easy to get caught up in clever packaging when you're shopping for bubble bath products, so how do you choose one that leaves your skin soft and clean, without leaving behind a layer of the soap to coat your skin, clog your pores, and do damage in the long run? With the bubble and foam bath products recommended here, we hope you'll find it much easier to find what you need to de-stress your day and enjoy a soak that leaves your skin feeling fresh and properly moisturized.

We're very impressed with the results from Ombra's bath sachets, individual packets of foaming bath washes which combine natural herbs, trace minerals and fruit extracts to poduce soothing, gentle skin treatments without after-bath residues. The plant and fruit extracts also add a bit of scent to help you relax or rejuvenate yourself, and they have a number of different varieties, including juniper, chamomile, rosemary, and lavender.

Deep Steep features organic ingredients in their chemical-free bubble baths, including rose hips, aloe, spearmint, and honey, in addition to Vitamin E and B5, for silky smooth results and no filmy after-effects. It's a pleasure just to read their ingredient list; you know exactly what you're putting on your skin as well as how easily it work to refresh you and moisturize your skin.

For kids, we recommend the Aura Cacia foam bath with no synthetic colors or fragrances, which are gently formulated for everyday use. These little packets go a long way, and their main ingredients balance each other well -- baking soda softens skin and releases impurities, sea salt gently exfoliates, natural essence oils offer aromatherapy benefits (so check the ingredients, since some will help them get ready for bed, and others will definitely wake them up), and both jojoba and coconut hydrate skin without clogging pores.

Sometimes, the best way to buy bubble bath is as part of a gift set. Who says kids are the only ones who get to have fun? A Sea Mineral Spa Set, containing bubble bath with an exfoliating puff and other accessories, is a great option for a more well-rounded bathing experience. Or, consider a luxurious Spa Sister bubble bath set with , a gentle exfoliating sponge and a wrap to keep your hair dry.