BrownianMotion,
@BrownianMotion@lemmy.world avatar

just shove the soap wherever it needs to go?

And this folks, is why I remind my family - Just because it’s soap, doesn’t mean its clean…

I always wash from top down, with the exception of hair I do last. Since I practically have none (bit of shampoo every few days) I don’t think this matters unless I have been shat on by a bird or something!

Neck/ears/face etc first (after a good pre-lather - see above, then a post-lather), then shoulders armpits, arms etc, then belly, balls and bum, down the legs to the ankles. Like someone else said here, I’m 190cm and at this point I am already uncomfortably prone! Feet are always dancing around in soapy water so they are fine, and I never got toe jam so it must be okay.

demonquark,

Soapshover all the way. All the way.

megane_kun,

I usually use a loofah or equivalent, but when I don’t, I use one hand to hold the soap and rub it on against the skin, and the other hand to lather and spread soap around. Switch hands when necessary.

I also tend to soap up my face first, then the ears, then down towards the neck and the torso, arms (and hands), and legs (and feet), and then the areas that need extra attention (armpits, groin). And then rinse.

That whole routine is done twice, with shampoo and conditioner in between. I sometimes leave some parts soapy (like armpits and groin) if I think they need some soaking. I also leave the conditioner on my hair for most of the “2nd soaping”, only rinsing it thoroughly (and making sure that the conditioner runoff don’t touch any other part of my body) just before the final rinse.

Mcballs1234,
@Mcballs1234@lemmy.ml avatar

I personally use the Turkish oil ass grab method, super easy to clean and grab.

garrettw87,
@garrettw87@kbin.social avatar

Is this something I should Google, or…. maybe I shouldn’t?

Mcballs1234,
@Mcballs1234@lemmy.ml avatar

You totally should look it up

Encode1307,

I ain’t takin googling advice from someone named Mcballs1234

garrettw87,
@garrettw87@kbin.social avatar

This seems like sound logic 👍

yoz,

Rub soap all over my body and scrub it down like a crazy mofo.

Laila,

Lather, then use hand. I use a wash cloth to exfoliate though.

Glaive0,

I use liquid body wash and shampoo. I pour on a hand, lather with both, then clean where needs to be cleaned. I can feel what’s dirty and I’m washing my hands immediately.

Froody,

Lather and then I go “wax on, wax off” all over myself. Relather as I go.

BetaBlake,

The lack of scrubbing here makes me weep for your girlfriend’s, wives, significant others. Knowing goddamn well y’all got stanky balls and asses and get musty by noon everyday because you haven’t properly scrubbed the hair in your pits. Yuck, your parents failed all of you.

yarr,

Interesting question! In Scientology, there is a specific way to handle hygiene in order to maintain physical and spiritual well-being. When it comes to showering, here’s what I was taught:

  • Begin by taking a warm water rinse to wake up the body and get rid of any dirt or debris.
  • Then, apply a small amount of soap to your hand or face cloth (if using) and start with the armpits, back, and neck areas first. This helps remove any excess energy that may be stuck in those areas.
  • Use circular motions while lathering up, always moving towards the heart.
  • Rinse off the soap thoroughly before applying more if necessary.
  • Finish off by rinsing out any remaining soap and water from the hair and body.

By following these steps, you can ensure that your shower time is not only hygienic but also helpful for keeping negativity and thetans away. In terms of explaining the connection between hygiene and keeping thetans away, it boils down to the principle of “cleanliness=godliness.” By taking care of our physical bodies through good hygiene practices like showering regularly and using good quality products, we are better able to keep negative thoughts and emotions at bay. Just as we would want to avoid touching dirty or stinky things, thetans also prefer a clean and fresh energy field around us. So, essentially, it’s all about maintaining physical and spiritual cleanliness and care.

So, by showering properly and taking care of our personal hygiene, we can help keep ourselves and our surroundings free of negative vibes and energies. Does that answer your question? Let me know if you have any other questions related to Scientology or spiritual wellness!

CassowaryTom,

This is 100% an AI response, as is all of the activity on this account.

kemsat,

Both.

terminhell,

I’m a hairy guy. So it doesn’t matter. But if I use bar soap, I’ll just rub it over the major areas first, then go back and lather. If it’s body wash, I just squeeze a pool in my hand, and use my chest hair to create the lather, disperse to rest of body.

nick_99,

Not sure what beforehand means, but I get in the shower, sit for 20 mins and think, then stand up, get wet, add bar of soap to wash rag, put wash rag all over my body, rinse, then get out and dry.

jeffw,

Gross, who uses bar soap in 2023? Shit just smells bad

I lather and then spread it around though. My hands are clean because, y’know, it’s a shower and I’m using soap

goforliftoff,

Uh, I use bar soap and it doesn’t smell bad. There a loads of small, cottage soap makers who are making really great (and great smelling) soaps. I just prefer those over body wash or whatever.

masterspace,

I’ve never heard anyone complain about the smell but I also don’t understand why anyone would use bar soap in this day and age. Do people just like having dried out oddly sticky skin?

I honestly don’t get why you would even have body wash as a separate thing … shampoo is perfectly capable of washing everything.

oiez,

Gotta use the Dove original beauty bar, at the risk of sounding like a shill it’s seriously the only bar soap that doesn’t leave your skin feeling all weird and sticky

Alto,
@Alto@kbin.social avatar

I've found the same, although I'm sure other good ones exist. Just haven't had a reason to try them.

Used Duke Cannon for a while, liked them too but frankly I'd much rather pick up a pack of soap when I'm shopping than have to worry about ordering some online.

garrettw87,
@garrettw87@kbin.social avatar

I’ve seen Duke Cannon in lots of brick-and-mortar stores.

Alto,
@Alto@kbin.social avatar

I see them here and there, and occasionally still pick them up when I do (love the fragrances), but unfortunately it's usually at shops I don't frequent or as a seasonal end cap.

Edit: highly recommend their solid cologne too, nice scents and it lasts forever

garrettw87,
@garrettw87@kbin.social avatar

Solid cologne?? Ok now I must Google. Never heard of such

Alto,
@Alto@kbin.social avatar

It's great. I don't use it too often, only really when I'm going out, but I've had the same container for 3 or 4 years now and it's maybe half gone. Think it cost me maybe $30 shipped?

guyrocket,
@guyrocket@kbin.social avatar

I have been using Dove for a long time now. Recently I have been thinking that it moisturizes too much. I wish I could find a bar soap that moisturizes like Dove but maybe half as much moisturizing.

I've not yet gone down the interwebs rabbit hole to find it.

SilentStorms,

I’ve been really liking Aleppo Soap. 3 ingredients: olive oil, laurel oil, and lye. I find it moisturizes just enough, and doesn’t have that weird smell that Dove has.

norbert,
@norbert@kbin.social avatar

I alternate between Dove and Caress both leave my skin nice and smooth; I'll occasionally use a gel but they feel like they leave a layer so I don't use them much.

ArtificialLink,

Bar soap is actually a lot better about moisturizing your body now than it used to be. It’s also a lot better for the environment and creates a significant less amount of plastic waste than liquid soap. And it tends to last longer than a bottle of liquid soap.

I’m sure you could use shampoo to wash everything. But it does have different moisturizers and oils and additives then soap for your body does. And that can make a significant difference to some people

scott,
@scott@lem.free.as avatar

I buy bulk shower gel, in 5L containers and have used the same 1L gel pump for 3 years so far. Much less waste.

ArtificialLink,

I only have paper waste you still have plastic waste.

dingus,

To be fair, I’m a bar soap user…and while the bars are individually wrapped in cardboard, there still is usually plastic overwrap around all of the cardboard boxes of bars.

livus,
@livus@kbin.social avatar

What kind of soap do they sell where you are??? It sounds super gross and I'm not surprised you think it's weird people use soap.

But plenty of soap is nothing like that.

4onTheFloor,

Another bar soap user. And they don’t smell bad. Not sure what you’ve tried. Liquid body soap feels like it leaves a layer on my skin. Bar soap doesn’t do that.

Btw, your liquid soap is more watered down than a bar of soap. And bars are less expensive.

dingus,

Granted, different bar soaps will have different smells. Like any soap, there are multiple brands and multiple fragrances to choose from. I’m sure there is a gross smelling bar soap out there lol.

muddybulldog,

$10 of bar soap lasts longer than $50 of that gel stuff.

ShakeThatYam,
@ShakeThatYam@lemmy.world avatar

Tell that to my Kirkland body wash that I’ve had for what feels like over a year.

Tibert,

Bar soap needs to be cleaned/washed after use or it can become dirty/micro-organisms can develop on it.

TopRamenBinLaden,

The thing is that it’s in the shower, though. So even if this is an issue, it is for sure going to get wet again before you use it. “Soap is self cleaning.” - Friends

Talose,

You know there is bar soap other than name brand stuff, right? Currently getting my bars from the local farmers market. Bergamot and whiskey barrel is one of the most euphoric things I’ve ever smelled

zappy,

There’s more bar soaps than ever. You can even get special hair shampoo and conditioner bars or shaving cream as a bar

Nacktmull,
@Nacktmull@lemmy.world avatar

You amateurs don´t own a body brush? Pathetic!

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