Baths and showers should be lukewarm. An Owner's Guide. Easy on the suds.
Most dermatologists say that washing in plain water is best for the skin.
Most bubble baths strip skin of natural protective oils, as do many liquid body washes. Many soaps, especially deodorant or anti-bacterial ones, are extremely drying. Some peoples' skin may be sensitive to the perfumes, preservatives or coloring in such products. Dhir recommends super-fatted soaps like Lever 2000, Dove, Basis and Purpose but even those need only be used sparingly and usually just on the face, hands, feet, groin and armpits. Also, loofahs, bath brushes, washcloths, bath puffs made of net and other items also can overly strip the skin a little mild soap on the hands is all that's needed for washing.