What if we told you that you can’t just jump in and rinse off in the shower if you want your skin and hair to look their best?
However, do not be afraid – you will not need to talk about soap at the crossroads of seven roads on the third full moon of the year. The rules for taking a shower are very simple – here’s what to do.
Neither hot nor cold
Hot water can dehydrate your skin and hair and rob it of its naturalness – and very important! oils, which can cause dryness, cracking and dullness. As stylist Karina Carlson explains, the shower should be slightly warm, and if you have dyed hair, then almost cold, so you won’t wash out the new color.
Think pH
It is also very important to use mild detergents. “If you use a soap or gel that isn’t pH balanced, it can quickly strip the skin of its protective layer, leading to dryness, roughness, and dullness,” says dermatologist Audrey Kunin.
Take care of the washcloth
Even if the bathroom is well ventilated, it is still the wettest and dampest place in your apartment. This means that the washcloth you use every day barely has time to dry out, making it an ideal breeding ground for bacteria that can then get onto your face and body.
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What to do? Dermatologists recommend either drying the washcloth outside of the bathroom after each use or switching to soft-bristled shower brushes that can be treated with a mixture of peroxide and alcohol to disinfect.
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