Bacteria, mold, and yeast….this is exactly what your washcloth and loofah are covered in. According to dermatologist Joel Schlessing, using a loofah is okay as long as you replace it at the very least monthly. Also, it is important to make sure that the loofah/washcloth dries completely in between uses. It’s probably best for you to use a clean/new wash cloth daily. It may be more laundry, but your skin will love you more.
4. Shampooing the wrong way
Did you know that shampoo is not really meant to be used on the bulk of your hair? The best method for shampooing is to focus on the scalp and roots. This is where the majority of the dirt and oil are. Rubbing your hair shafts with shampoo can be very damaging and drying.
5. Shaving time
There is nothing worse than a horrible shave that leaves you with those nasty ingrown hairs. The best practice for accomplishing a close shave is to break out the razor during the last few minutes of your shower. This gives your pores a chance to open up from the steam and the hair to be softened, bringing ease to the shaving process.
5 Things You’re Doing Wrong In The Shower was originally published on blackdoctor.org
