The topic of bathing is more interesting and controversial. In the West, many people maintain the habit of bathing every day (maybe the Western body has a strong body odor or lifestyle habits). In the north of our country, it may not be so frequent, and it may be less (1-3 times) per week, bathing plays an important role in our health. From cleaning pores to improving blood circulation, bathing has many benefits. How bathing can improve your condition, and provide some suggestions to ensure that every bath is a wellness experience that is beneficial to you.
Let's start with the benefits of bathing:
1. Deep Cleaning One of the most intuitive benefits of bathing is cleanliness. Sweat, sebum, dead skin cells, and dirt and microorganisms accumulated in daily life will form an invisible film on the surface. By using mild cleansers and water, these impurities can be effectively removed, reducing the risk of problems such as pimples, blackheads, and others** diseases.
2. Promote blood circulation Warm water flow can stimulate blood vessel dilation, increase the amount of blood flow to the surface, thereby promoting overall blood circulation. Not only does this speed up body recovery and muscle relaxation, but it also makes you look more radiant and energized.
3. Moisturizing effect Although bathing may temporarily deprive ** of ** natural oil, the correct bathing method can help maintain ** moisture. Using lukewarm water instead of hot water, as well as applying a body lotion or lotion immediately after bathing, can create a protective layer on the surface that locks in moisture and avoids dryness and itching.
4. Relaxation and stress reduction Bathing is not only a cleansing process for the body, but also a way to relax and unwind. The warmth and flow of water relieves muscle tension and reduces stress and anxiety. In addition, the addition of appropriate bath salts or essential oils can further promote a relaxing effect and help improve sleep quality.
5. The best time to take care After taking a bath, it is the best state to absorb skin care products. At this time, the ** is in a relatively moist state, and the pores are also opened by the warm water, making the nutrients in the skin care products more easily absorbed. Therefore, taking advantage of this time for skincare can make the skincare products get the most out of them.
How does bathing affect your health?
Because normal requires a layer of oil and normal bacteria to maintain its barrier, bathing too often can lead to dryness and itchiness, especially if the bath water is too hot. Sometimes, dry ones can even cause inflammation and cracking, which can break the barrier, leaving you vulnerable to infection from bacteria entering these cracks. Hair may lose its shine because excessive washing also removes natural oils, which can sometimes lead to hair loss caused by seborrheic dermatitis. Seborrheic dermatitis is usually triggered by hot showers and the removal of healthy oils from the hair.
1.How often should you shower?
There's no real consensus on how often you should take a shower. In the United States, most people bathe daily, but in other countries, many people only bathe 2-3 times a week or less. A lot of times, it comes down to habits and rituals, as showering daily can help people feel more awake, avoid body odor, relax tight muscles, or simply because it's something they've been taught to do. Dr. Bai Yaya believes that we can wash when we feel that it is necessary. For example, if you have a strong body odor, or if you work outdoors in a polluted environment, then we can wash it every day. If you're not, it's okay to wash it every 2, 3 days, or even once a week. Because we'll talk about the benefits of taking fewer showers as well.
2.Is it good to take a bath less?
Yes, the benefits are many. It keeps your ** alive and healthy through the natural oils and bacteria on it, and improves our immune system. The immune system produces antibodies against typical bacteria, environmental dirt, and other pathogens that we are frequently exposed to, which allows us to build a stronger response every time we are exposed to these things in the future. Studies have shown that exposure to allergens rather than over-sanitizing the environment, especially when we are children, can also reduce allergy symptoms in adults. There's an added benefit: healthier hair and less money spent on water and bath products.
3.What happens if a person doesn't bathe regularly?
Just as bathing too often can lead to dryness, bathing not bathing often can lead to problems. Normal oils needed to maintain a good barrier build up and mix with salt and dirt, often irritating, causing flare-ups of conditions such as eczema or psoriasis, or itching. Overgrowth of bacteria and oil caused by not bathing can also lead to infections. Cells also multiply, shedding old cells and growing new ones, and when you're not bathing, dead skin cells can accumulate on your, leading to hyperpigmentation. Of course, the effects of body odor are also obvious.
3.Does anyone take a shower too often?
Yes. Although there are many factors that influence "often", including the outside temperature, your ** type, how active you are, your ** condition and allergies, the length of the shower, and the temperature of the shower. If you insist on showering every day, limit your shower time to five minutes with warm water (not hot water). This is probably fine for most people. However, bathing 2-3 times a week can also be just as healthy and good for the environment.
4.What else should you know about bathing less?
To avoid drying out in the shower, try blotting yourself dry instead of drying it completely to stay hydrated, and apply lotion all over your body after each bath moisturizer.
This should help keep you healthy. If you're concerned about odors when bathing less frequently, gently clean *** and armpits with a clean towel between baths, which will eliminate odors.
Dr. Bai Yaya summed it up:
There are benefits to bathing, and there are also disadvantages to frequent bathing. How frequent? Once a day, not too often. We wash when we feel the need.