Have you ever wondered: "Do I shower too often?" I know that it's kind of a silly question, but sometimes I've noticed that my skin feels dry and itchy even after I've showered. There are articles out that depict good and bad. I want to share some good tips that I have tried and found that have benefitted myself. Maybe you will find one or two that might help you with your cleanliness routine. Here are a few things we all do wrong:
1. You scrub your scalp with your fingernails. We all love to get in the shower and give ourselves a good scalp message. Did you know that your fingernails can scratch the scalp and even cause more flaking? It is recommended you use only your fingertips to work up a lather.
2. Your soap might not contain any moisturizer. Bar soap without any moisturizing products can really dry out your skin. It is recommended to use soap with moisturizers.
3. Your shower is too hot and too long. Most people take way too hot and too long of a shower, especially when they are cold or sick. The hot water strips your skin of natural oils that help as a barrier to lock the moisture into your body.
4. You don't condition your scalp. Conditioner hydrates the skin of your scalp, which helps prevent itchiness and dandruff. Most people concentrate on spreading conditioner throughout the body of their hair. They think that putting condition on the roots can leave your hair oily. If you are worried about oily roots, try a dry shampoo or baby powder to eliminate the oil.
5. You scrub your body during washing. We all want baby smooth skin. Why do we change the things we use on a babies skin for these rough products. People who are too aggressive with loofahs and washcloths can remove the skin's natural protective barrier. I find a cotton baby washcloth will gently glide over skin with minimal rubbing. If you do use a loofah or cloth make sure to switch it out for a clean one regularly to avoid bacteria build-up.
6. Your razor may have too many blades. Did you know the more blades you use, the worse off you are? A four or five blade razor might give a close shave, but it can also damage your skin. When you are shaving against the grain you actually cut into your skin when you shave. Simple changes you can do to help minimize the damage is try a one or two blade razor. Also, make sure to move the razor down and away from you. Shaving up means you’re going against the grain. It inflames the hair follicle, causing razor bumps. We also recommend the area is well lubricated with soap or shaving cream for the smoothest and less irritating shave.
7. You may not rinse well enough. Making sure to completely rinse your hair and body off is something we are taught as a child. We do it with our dishes but what about our bodies. Products on the skin after showering can lead to skin irritation and clogged pores.
8. You may wait too long before applying lotion. The best time to moisturize is after you pat your skin dry and is still damp. In the summer, have you ever noticed, when you are at the pool and reapply sunscreen your skin feels more moisturized. You are actually locking the water into your skin under the moisturizer.
Are you still wondering:"Do I shower too often?" Did you know that most Americans shower way more than is necessary? Many think it is a ritual to do daily. Showering too often, particularly in very hot water, can dry out and irritate skin. It can also wash away the good bacteria that naturally exists on your skin creating small cracks that put you at a higher risk of infection. New parents are told by doctors you should not bathe babies and toddlers daily. This allows early exposure to dirt and bacteria making the skin less sensitive as you age, possibly preventing allergies and conditions like eczema.
Some factors that determine how often we need to shower are your activity level and climate. You can probably skip the daily shower and take one every two or three days. If are feeling grimy and a bit smelly, you can clean the grossest parts of your body with a soapy washcloth or cleansing towelette to remove odor-causing bacteria on non-shower days.You should however, put on clean clothes each day as more dirt and oil rub off on our clothes than it does in the shower. In the end, each person is different and so is there environment. No, a shower might not be needed each day, but there are ways to stay clean and smell your best. It's all about taking care of your body.
Do you shower everyday? What are some of your routines to staying fresh, clean, and healthy feeling? Please let us know.
Thank you for reading and sharing.
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