Mistakes You Make When You Wash Your Body

Few things are more pleasant, relaxing and hygienic than an invigorating shower in the morning or a bath with essential oils at night before bed. But it is not excluded that when you wash your body you make certain mistakes that, although they seem harmless, could affect your health.

In the following we will present you more information on this subject.

1. Wash your body with very hot water

Indeed, the showers and hot baths are wonderful. Many times they are exactly what we feel we need when we get home tired and want to relax. But what happens when the water is too hot or when you sit in the tub for more than 15-20 minutes?

• There is a risk of fainting as soon as you get out of the tub due to the temperature difference between the air and the water you washed with.
• Too hot water can reduce the level of essential oils in the skin, which this organ needs to stay hydrated. Hot water opens the pores, which causes a small decompensation (inability of the body, especially the circulatory system, to function properly).
• It is advisable not to stay in hot water for a long time. Five or six minutes is enough. Then you can continue to wash your body with lukewarm water. Be careful not to scald yourself!

2. Do not dry properly

Many people tend to wipe themselves with a towel in a very vigorous manner. If the towel is dry, the skin may become irritated and gradually harden.

We advise you to wipe yourself with a soft towel after washing your body, using circular movements. Gently removes moisture from the body without rubbing your skin. Bathrobes are a very useful and comfortable way to dry your body after a bath.

3. Do not let your towels dry

Towels can damage your health due to the fact that these items are often a suitable environment for microorganisms. The reason? Do not let your towels dry completely, and their fibers retain moisture.

Even if your towel does not smell bad, you may be exposed to certain risks. Due to multiple detergent washes, very old towels can be supersaturated with chemicals. These can cause allergic reactions.

Thus, to avoid any health problems, it is advisable to replace the towels after a certain period of time.

4. Wash your body with excess soap

There are some people who go to the gym all the time and sweat excessively while training, while others do nothing but go to work. As a result, they sweat very little. The amount of sweat you produce depends largely on your lifestyle.

Many of us have a bad habit of using too much soap when washing our bodies. Most commercial soaps contain perfume and have a pleasant smell, but they also contain a large amount of alcohol and other chemicals.

When in contact with the skin, these substances alter the pH, which inhibits the body’s natural ability to defend itself against external agents, such as mites, bacteria or other microorganisms.

What can you do to fix the problem? Do not overdo it with soap or water and use only natural soaps, such as the one in the picture above.

5. Do not wash your body with a suitable sponge

You probably didn’t know that if you wash your body with certain sponges, you can hurt your skin. According to dermatologists, it is not advisable to use a sponge more often twice a week.

After each use, this object should be left to dry in the sunlight, to avoid the development of mold, which can cause infections or folliculitis.

• It is best to apply soap directly with your hands (and in appropriate amounts, of course). To take care of your skin daily, you can use a natural soap with glycerin and oatmeal. You do not need a sponge to enjoy the benefits of this natural product.
• Exfoliate your skin twice a week (but not more often) with a suitable sponge, such as a loofah sponge, so that you remove the dead cells that have accumulated on your skin and rebalance this organ. .

We advise you to apply the tips we have presented in this article every time you wash your body. With their help, you will feel great!