Is it safe to use 1/2 a bottle of peroxide in my bath?

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lucyshines49	I have one question for you WHY?????????? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

angie	omg i wouldn't!!!! peroxide is a harsh cleaning agent, DO NOT USE THAT MUCH! plus, don't use it in your bath. If someone told you it helps clear blemishes, think about whether that person can be trusted/ whether you think they know what they're talking about. if you trust this person, use a LITTLE tiny bit of peroxide on a Q-tip and apply it to the blemishes. don't use it in your bath because as it might help fight blemishes, it could cause problems to a different part of your body, like a rash or some type of stinging/burning. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

RT	Use soap and water. Peroxide available cheap is full of heavy metals and toxins - and it damages skin more then it helps skin heal. Alcohol also is too harsh to use because it also damages skin. Both products are more likely to cause more skin damage then help heal damaged skin, cuts and scrapes. There is a form of peroxide that is ingestable but it's expensive and not recommended. What clogs pores and follicles is body oils mixed with dirt and grime. Just use soap and water. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist for better recommendations then using peroxide of alcohol for wounds, pimples and cleaning skin. Both are good at disinfecting bathrooms and counters, not on skin. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

April C	It's "safe" but I doubt it will have much effect on blemishes. You will have more luck using a good Antibacterial soap such as Dial followed by a Gentle moisterizer like Cetaphil. ALWAYS moisterize after washing because it reduces your skin's "oiliness" Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Martha Y	Cetaphil is the best that you can use for skin cleanser Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

:)♥	yes it's safe i tried it before Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

joalteeth	I don't see why not. I dont think itll hurt. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

fabuless	NO!!!!!!!!!! You are suppose to put quarter in your bath time Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kitty	why don't you call your Dr and ask him i have never heard of that before it's better to be safe than sorry Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Tanya and Bucky	no! my mom is a cosmetologist and every time she accidentally gets it on my scalp when doing my highlites it burns really really bad! oh and your hair will be blonde or white when you finish too!.......peroxide is also to take blood stains out of clothes but it will burn through plastic adn will leave white spots on your skin Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ersof59	How big is the bottle? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Joey L.	No, um... no that isn't cool. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

GAjen	I worked for a plastic surgeon who didnt like for people to use peroxide. It damages the healthy skin along with any damaged skin. To treat blemishes you need to use products such as the Neutrogena Body Wash that has Salicylic Acid or Benzoyl Peroxide.....not Hydrogen Peroxide! Try Aveeno, Neutrogena, Biore, etc products and you should see some improvements! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jennifer t	Why would you want to use peroxide in your bath? Sometimes that can throw off the pH balance of the nither region especially if you are sensitive so I would not do it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Inquisitive	It's hard on your skin, but it is used in hospitals for soaking open wounds in sit baths. I would recommend not using everyday but maybe three times a week at the most. If you have already tried it on a daily basis, is your skin cracking and dry? That's the thing you want to look for. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

CGIV76	The peroxide would be so diluted by all the water,that it would have no effect whatsoever. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kiratess	I believe it would be safe. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Brian D	don't see why not Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

old lady	Hydrogen peroxide is good for many things - for cleaning cuts, scrapes and abrasions, and it helps with zits as well. But pouring half a bottle in your bath is overkill. Firstly, you don't need that much, and secondly, by diluting it that much you are reducing its effectiveness. You would be much better to simply apply it to your blemishes, let it foam and fizz for a bit, wipe it off and re-apply, then have your bath. After the bath, when your pores are open, you could dab on a bit more. That would take less than half a teaspoon and be far more effective than pouring half a bottle in the tub. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

One Love <3	you'll bleach out hair that way Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bingo488092003	i use two cups of Epsom salts in my bath water. it,ll open up your pores and cleanse your whole body. you can splash it onto your face and hair also. i soak into this solution when i,m sore all over also. i soak for a half hour and come out nice and soft. make sure you dissolve the salts into a dish of warm water, then dump it into a tub of warm running water. you,ll get so relaxed you won,t want to get out. bring a plastic bowl with you so you can keep dumping the water onto you head and face. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Charlotte B	why not. i bathed in peroxide after a week of camping. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

dms56blonde	I heard recently peroxide is a carcinogen, not sure it that is true. I was going to look for an alternative at the health food store soon. I would think it would not be good in the bath if it is that strong that it takes blood stains in an instant. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jan C	Sure it is. Peroxide has the same pH as the body. It will dissolve blood in clothing too. Also good on zits. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

also...	Don't get it on your head...I hear tell it will lighten hair out in the sun. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sarah Palin is my Hero	Yes, it is safe, but you might have better luck using apple cider vinegar. A cup in your bathwater makes a good, healthy, soak. Also, for acne you can use it as a toner, wet a cotton ball with it, and dab on blemishes. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mithrandir_lathspell	Yes, but it probably won't do anything, as several other people have said. Instead, try dabbing a spot of toothpaste (preferably one containing peroxide) on each blemish. Left on overnight, it can improve their appearance. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

pickinuppixies	There are conflicting opinions about whether the use of peroxide is safe for bathing. take a look at this sight and you will discover that it is not advised. If you have blemishes it may work the trick, although I would apply it only in parts where necesssary as opposed to the whole skin being exposed. http://www.snopes.com/medical/homecure/peroxide.asp?print=y with that said Witch Hazel may be a better optiont aht has been proven to work for centuries...withc hazel can be picked up at any convenience/drug store in many forms. see this site. http://www.vermontwitchhazel.com/3/cat1.htm "Acne It doesn't matter if you are 15 or 50, acne can be an embarrassing and sometimes painful problem. Witch Hazel has been the answer for millions of people for the last three centuries. Now we have taken that simple, natural, age-old acne remedy and made it even easier and more effective with pre-soaked disposable pads and towelettes, a gel that can be spot applied to localized blemishes, and toner to keep skin oil-free without drying. " Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

yep	it's safe as long as you aren't planning on dunking you head -- in which case it may lighten your hair and eyebrows. However, the idea that bathing in anti-bacterial products (including peroxide, alcohol, etc...) is extremely out-dated "science". Peroxide will help to dry your skin, but bathing for 15 minutes in plain water will do the same. Usually the only people who are interested in doing the former are people who have acne. If you happen to be in that category, just be aware that it will dry ALL of your skin but won't clear blemishes because pimples are caused by an infection in a hair follicle/pore, not on the surface of the skin, and nothing will penetrate deep enough to kill it off. People often associate acne with oil and therefore look for something (like peroxide) to "dry" it up. Really what it will do is dry all of your skin and set you up for more breakouts because your skin will react by producing more oil. Plus, active breakouts will not "dry up" with the use of peroxide. It's really just not good for you. So....basically, you really can use peroxide if you want to...a bath should dilute the bleaching power, but soap is enough to disinfect and I have to say...I wonder why you would want to use peroxide...but I wish you well! :) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Goldwing	This amount of peroxide will do nothing...peroxide that is for antiseptic is only 3% by volume. When you dilute it in a bath full of water, you are wasting your time and money. It will not disinfect anything as it will be far too diluted. Good luck Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Christabel	I wouldn't ...but ask a pharmacist. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No