If you are like me, showering is one of your favorite daily (hopefully) tasks! What if I told you that you could be doing it wrong? Find out what the experts have to say about the matter. Oh yeah, you’re welcome in advance.
1. Using soap
Okay, take few breaths and that sink in. Yes, as much as we love our bubbly suds, soap is not necessary or helpful. According to dermatologist Marnie Nussbau, soap is very harmful to skin. It strips the oil from your skin, leaving it tight and dry. As an alternative, try a soap-free,water-based wash. “A body wash like this is water-based instead of oil-based to maintain the slightly acidic pH of 5.5—so it’ll cleanse skin without drying it out”, says Nussbaum.
2. Hot water….YIKES
So it’s already bad enough that we soap up our skin daily, but the hot water is just an added touch of this poor showering experience. Hot water is bad for the skin, as it also causes it to be dry and tight. It’s better to shower in lukewarm water instead.
3. Loofah madness
5 Things You’re Doing Wrong In The Shower was originally published on blackdoctor.org
