Do not do this in the shower! Here are the most common shower mistakes
Showering too often can cause itching and flaking, and can also worsen skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. However, taking too little shower can cause infections. Research suggests that a healthy shower ideally takes 8 minutes. Here are the do’s and don’ts when taking a shower.
1. Using the Wrong Soap
Chemical soaps can harm your skin. It can strip natural oils from your skin and cause irritation.
Try using mild, unscented soaps, choose mild cleansers and shower gels with added moisturizers.
It not only saves your skin from unwanted irritation but also moisturizes it. If you have skin conditions such as eczema, use soaps recommended by the doctor.
2. Washing Your Hair Frequently
Avoid washing your hair too often if your hair is coarse or dyed or has undergone any chemical treatment.
If your daily routine consists of heavy exercise or swimming, you may want to have a daily hair wash routine.
However, too much frequency can dry out your scalp and make your hair lose its shine.
3. Using Soap on the Whole Body
Do not use soap all over your body unless you are very sweaty. Apply soap to your armpits, groin, and feet as these parts of your body accumulate more sweat.
Avoid using soap on your face. The skin on your face is softer than the rest of your body. Use a face wash or facial cleanser to wash your face.
Also, don’t use soap on your private areas as it can damage your skin’s pH level and affect natural bacteria. Use a product specially made for the skin of the particular part of your body.
4. Dirty Shower Head
Similar to your shower curtains, your shower head is a hiding place for bacteria. Bacteria like to hide in the small, dark and damp holes of the shower head.
This is a very risky scenario as these bacteria can enter your body through the water flowing from the shower head.
Clean your shower heads with warm water to kill bacteria. You can also turn on the geyser and keep the hot water on for a few minutes.
It kills most of the bacteria and you can shower in peace.
