Today, after an extremely stressful day, I took a hot bath when I got home. I used my little sister's bubble bath to make it more enjoyable and relaxing. I then broke out in hives. I guess I'm allergic to bubble bath. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, in the attempt to have a relaxing self-care evening, I ran a bath, threw in some bath salts then put a face mask on and hopped on in. After about 7 minutes of relaxing, my back started burning, so I got out only to discover the bath salts have given me a rash. FML
Today, I decided to take a relaxing shower. My face mask made my face break out in hives. While exfoliating, my nipples became chafed. Then I slipped and cut myself while shaving. FML
Today, I decided to take a relaxing bubble bath in my jacuzzi. I poured in the bubbles, turned on the jets, and got in. I realized too late that the jets had caused the bubbles to overflow and had made a huge mess in my bathroom. Relaxing, indeed. FML
Today, after nearly two weeks of being stressed out due to financial issues, I decided to spend my last 4 dollars on stress-relieving body wash. Apparently this particular body wash causes me to break out in hives and now I have no money for rash cream. FML
Today, I was in pain due to overdoing it at the gym yesterday, so I thought a hot shower might help. Not only was there no hot water because of my sister's hour long showers, but I slipped getting out and hit my head. Now the pain is worse. FML
Today, I got home late after a long day at work and all I wanted to do was take a shower and go to bed. As soon as the water in the shower was hot, I got in. One minute, I was standing and the next I was fast asleep at the bottom of the tub. I woke up with my face swollen and my shoulder bruised. FML
Today, I was getting ready for a very unpleasant doctor's appointment. I got out of the shower and used a new body spray all over my torso and arms. Turns out I'm allergic to it and now my skin is on fire, so now I get to go to an already uncomfortable appointment even more uncomfortable than I'd planned. FML
Today, after a long shift, I came home and cleaned my house so I could relax tomorrow. I finished up the night with a soothing bubble bath, which was lovely until the ceiling collapsed into the tub. I can't even wash the filth off because my bath is full of drain-clogging plaster. FML
Today, I used a new fragrance-free hypoallergenic laundry detergent for my underwear, as I have sensitive skin. I got a rash. FML
Today, I was excited to finally use the expensive bath bombs I'd been saving. I filled the tub, dropped one in, and settled in for a relaxing soak. The bath bomb fizzed so much that it created a bubble mountain that spilled over, flooding my bathroom with colorful suds. My "relaxing" bath turned into a Slip 'N Slide adventure as I tried to mop up the mess in my birthday suit. FML
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LyricaSilvan 30
More than likely it isn't the bubble bath itself, but a specific ingredient in it. Possibly something used to add scent or color to the mixture. Try looking for hypo-allergenic bubble bath mix. Or find out if there's a specific ingredient in the one you used that might be irritating your skin, and look for ones that don't have that ingredient, if possible. Best of luck.
RichardPencil 32
Or maybe the stress caused by the guilt of stealing your sister's bubble bath caused the outbreak?
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RichardPencil 32
Or maybe the stress caused by the guilt of stealing your sister's bubble bath caused the outbreak?
LyricaSilvan 30
More than likely it isn't the bubble bath itself, but a specific ingredient in it. Possibly something used to add scent or color to the mixture. Try looking for hypo-allergenic bubble bath mix. Or find out if there's a specific ingredient in the one you used that might be irritating your skin, and look for ones that don't have that ingredient, if possible. Best of luck.
xo_rilee 13
It's possible you're not allergic to anything and you just broke out in hives because of the stress. I suffer from bad anxiety and it happens to me on occasion. But to be safe, check the ingredients in the bubble bath and if it happens again, go to the doctor to get tested! Hope your skin clears up soon, OP!
Rainbow_Rhinos 23
At least you didn't find this out while taking a romantic bath with a lover?
DamnGina 3
The absolute truth is, almost everything scented is chemicals. It's toxic. It goes into your system. They are making things smell stronger and stronger and it's just compounding in our systems. We are getting cancers from them. Simple research will show you the truth.
PurpleMyth 28
No one wants to hear your political/policy rants on here. This isn't the site for that.
DamnGina 3
Facts that they are chemicals is political? Wow. Just.... Wow.
woleymoley 1
Actually that's not correct. Essential oils are a natural product used for fragrance in many cosmetics and toiletries.
FacesOfHumanity 14
How can over 100 people say he deserved it? There is no reason for him to deserve it. The only way to find out an allergy is by "finding" it.
GhostFox 34
25mg Benadryl will help bring down the swelling, itching, and inflammation. You can also do an oatmeal bath (assuming you aren't allergic) to help with the itching and irritation. Grind up a cup of oatmeal of almost any kind- excluding any that are presweetened or flavored- until the pats are in small pieces. Run the bath so that it's a bit above a temperature you like, and fill it up enough that it'll cover you but not over flow. Add the oatmeal, and stir it in. Wait until the water is milky colored (stirring will help) and then get in. Soak at least fifteen minutes, thirty is better. Rinse with mild or cool water, and pat dry off. Rubbing will make the agitation worse. If you are worried about the oats going down the pipes, you can also put the oatmeal in a cloth bag of some kind (cheese cloth is great for this), seal it, and use it like a teabag in the bath tub. When you use this method, you don't have to grind the oats, but it helps. You can also add green and chamomile tea to help soothe irritation, help either healing, and make it smell nicer. One part baking soda to two parts oatmeal to balance your skin's pH, olive oil or coconut oil to moisturize, milk to soften skin, or essential oils for scent and their medical effects. These are just some possibilities to add to oatmeal baths, and would help make oatmeal baths even better than better than bubble bath. It would be a good idea to wait to experiment, but if you know you aren't allergic to it, the green tea will definitely help with the hives.
noellebelle626 19
So much for a relaxing bath. I have to get a certain kind of bubble bath cause I'll get rashes as well
Aziraya 18
Possible YDI if you didn't ask her first before using her bath supplies. Other than that though, I hope you got better fast.
dblogic 19
Calgon, take me away!