Here Are Five Must-Have Beauty Products For Your Bathroom

When talking about "beauty" in the practical sense, we should think beyond images of airbrushed perfection and overflowing makeup bags. Beauty is not limited to the salon; it is about feeling confident and comfortable in your skin through self-care techniques. Having a few key beauty products at home makes sense perfect sense; you can use them when you want to enhance your natural radiance, refresh your look, try something different, or simply pamper yourself.

With the above in mind, here are five beauty products that you should keep in your bathroom cabinets or near the spot where you check your hair and overall look:

Skin Lotions and Creams

Thanks to decades of dermatology and pharmaceutical research, the average skin care lotions or creams you can get from drugstores and supermarkets provide a reasonable level of protection and nourishment. A good moisturizer, for example, is like a daily dose of hydration for your skin because it prevents dryness and irritation while promoting a healthier complexion. You can get skin lotions and creams in a variety of formulas that cater to specific skin concerns. Whether you're looking for something to prevent dryness, keep fine lines moisturized, or control oil, chances are that you'll find more than one suitable product that you should keep at home.

Laser Hair Removal Device

Keeping hair under control can greatly contribute to improving your overall look. Hair tends to grow faster and often thicker on unwanted spots; this is a Murphy's Law situation that is relatively simple to take care of, and the most efficient way to do it is with a laser hair remover you can use at home.

Think about the endless cycle of shaving, waxing, or tweezing unwanted hair. These methods are effective, but they mostly provide temporary relief; plus, they sometimes can't reach certain parts of your anatomy unless you have the flexibility of a yoga instructor. When you use a laser-powered device for hair removal, you get to target and weaken hair follicles, thus reducing future growth and leaving you with smoother skin. You don't have to completely abandon other methods such as shaving; many people who use laser hair removers do so as a complement and to reach skin contours that can't be easily reached with blades, scissors, or tweezers. 

Something important to remember about laser hair removal is that it may be contraindicated for people who live with certain skin conditions; to this effect, you should consult a doctor if you have sensitive skin or suffer from chronic conditions such as psoriasis, skin cancer, or cutaneous lymphoma.

Teeth-Whitening Mouthwash

These products are sold as "smile management systems" or simply as an oral rinse, which is the most accurate description. In essence, these mouthwash solutions are formulated to provide antibacterial and bleaching action plus fresh breath. Unlike bleaching gel, which is meant to be applied infrequently, you use whitening mouthwash as often as you brush; some are pre-brushing rinses and others are post-brushing mouthwashes, but they all contain hydrogen peroxide plus other bleaching ingredients. According to a 2015 study conducted by Turkish odontologists, the whiteness of teeth that can be achieved with daily mouthwash use is efficient when used over time. For better results, be sure to rinse vigorously so that the whitener spreads evenly across all teeth, and don't keep the solution in your mouth for longer than recommended.

Shampoo, Conditioner, and Hair Treatment

Even if you shampoo and apply conditioner every day, you will want to keep a few bottles of the exceptionally good stuff, the kind used by beauty salons for wash and rinse services. You are invariably going to spend more for quality hair products that include treatment, but you don't have to get large bottles because these products are not meant for daily use. If you are the kind of beauty salon customer who is surprised by how good your hair looks even without a perm, chances are that you are blessed with a mane that responds well to certain hair products.

Here's a secret of the beauty salon industry that everyone deserves to know: A good combination of shampoo, conditioner, treatment, and perhaps some hair cream will account for about 75% of how good your hairstyle looks. This is why many beauticians recommend that you don't skip hair washing when you are already at the salon.

Loofah or Gloves for Scrubbing

Exfoliation is key to removing dead skin cells and revealing a brighter, smoother complexion. But when it comes to choosing your weapon of choice, the battle lines are drawn between loofahs and exfoliating gloves. If you want to enjoy brighter skin that feels refreshing, be sure to keep loofah items in your shower or bathtub so you can use them often; you only need light scrubbing every few days, but be sure to make it a routine.

Written by Taylor McKnight, Author for Laser & Glow