Thursday, March 14, 2019

Hot

“I’m going to take a hot shower. It’s like a normal shower, but with me in it.” (Somee Cards)

You might think how you’ve been showering for most of your life was correct. It’s a simple process of getting in in, lather up, wash off and get out.  How wrong can you go in the shower as long as you get your body clean? Isn’t that the real goal of showering?  When showering, you can get better results by doing different steps that will result in cleaner and softer skin. Are you wondering will make your shower better? Read on.

·        Drying Too Vigorously With Your Towel: Pat dry your skin. Rubbing too vigorously removes more of your skin's oil.

 
·        Forgetting Crevices: Comments You'll never forget to scrub your head and hands in the bathroom. There are many spots that are often missed. We're talking about the behind the ears, between the toes, armpits, and back of the neck. All of these are exposed daily and need detailed attention to clean them up.

 

·        Over Wash Your Hair: If you opt to shower rather than bathe, you’ll probably end up washing your hair. If it's a daily routine for you, your hair can get washed too much. This can sap sebum from your scalp which will lead it to become dry and frizzy. That's why it's a good idea to keep a shower cap handy. Even those with oily scalps should limit hair washing to twice a week and manage in between with dry shampoo. Those with thick, coarse hair should limit to once a week so that natural oils have time to establish.

 

·        Remove the Loofah: A loofah is a great way to clean yourself. Try to remember the last time it was replaced. Regularly used loofahs can collect dirt and dead skin cells, which makes them extremely unhygienic. The loofah is a tool to both scrub and polish your body, but it also houses revolting bacteria that can cause Staph infections. A loofah should be replaced every two to three weeks. You could throw it in the wash after each use. Instead, use a good body scrub to exfoliate.

 

·        Skipping Moisturizer: Moisturizing your body is tedious, but it's worth it in terms of comfort and your skin's appearance. Be sure to choose a moisturizer suited to your skin type, and do it within three minutes after patting your body over with a towel so you're not quite dry.

 
·        Too Hot: After a long day, standing under a warm shower can feel like a cozy blanket. But that doesn't mean it's necessarily good for you. Water that's too hot can remove the skin's natural oils and cause inflammation, making it overly dry and itchy. It could make eczema even worse.

 

·        Too Long: Who doesn't love a relaxing shower? You scrub as you think about your important thoughts as you sing. A long shower is it a waste of water. You're also stripping your skin of moisture and causing pruning. Ten minutes is about the maximum you should spend under the shower.

 
·        Unwashed Feet: So you might be assuming that all the soap you've just lathered on your torso and legs will trickle down and wash those tricky feet without you doing a thing. Wrong! According to My Foot Doctor, "Each foot has over 250,000 sweat glands producing 300-400 milliliters of sweat per day, leading to a very warm, moist environment..."

 
It's the perfect environment in which harmful bacteria grow abundantly - at the very least you can end up with a bad foot odor problem (Bromhidrosis) and at worst, rashes, fungal toenails and infection. Wash your feet properly with soapy hands or a clean, soaped-up wash cloth. Discard or wash any shoes that are odorous. Don't wear the same pair of shoes every day, and seek help from creams, powders and anti-fungal aids. Remember to dry between your toes too.

 
·        Harsh Soap: Commercially made soap-free products are easy to find in the supermarket, but you can also use sorbolene cream for an inexpensive soap-free cleanser that won't strip oils from your skin.

 “Standing under freezing cold showers every morning,  I did that. I got up to seven minutes most mornings, and it actually works; it immunizes your body, and your body starts getting used to the cold. It really works." (Liam Neeson) [i]



[i] Sources used:
·        “5 Mistakes That You Didn't Know You Were Making When Showering” by Dayle Pereira
·        “Eight showering mistakes you didn't know you were making” by Suzi Catchpole
·        “These 6 Mistakes You Make In the Shower Are Ruining Your Skin” by HB Team

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