2024-03-08 03:09:11
Author: Dr. Lin Jingyun
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People who advocate taking a shower every day, or even taking a shower every time you go out and come home, believe that the environment is full of pollution and the body must be washed well; those who advocate not over-cleaning believe that the human body is a well-oiled machine, and taking a shower every day can wash away its own free oils. , and then applying inferior moisturizing products on the market is unreasonable. What will happen if you don’t take a shower? The answer is that as long as you wash your hands frequently and don’t take a shower, it won’t make you sick.
In addition to regulating humidity in response to the environment, the skin can also secrete moisturizing lotion containing fat, cholesterol, and ceramides (better than any product on the market). The barrier function prevents bacteria and dust from outside from entering, and cells and tissue fluid from inside cannot come out. The life cycle of skin keratinocytes is only 28 days and they will fall off naturally. In other words, the skin is similar to artificial skin and can be updated regularly.
People who advocate taking a shower every day, or even taking a shower every time you go out and come home, believe that the environment is full of pollution and the body must be washed well; those who advocate not over-cleaning believe that the human body is a well-oiled machine, and taking a shower every day can wash away its own free oils. , and then applying inferior moisturizing products on the market is unreasonable. What will happen if you don’t take a shower? The answer is that as long as you wash your hands frequently and don’t take a shower, it won’t make you sick.
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Bathing is very important for maintaining personal hygiene, but there are no rules for how often you should bathe. Dr. Cusco of New York says: “Bathing too often can dry out the skin, worsen redness, itching, and flaky skin, and cause eczema.”
If you work in a dirty environment or sweat easily, taking a shower every day to wash away sweat and dandruff can keep your pores clear and avoid dermatitis. The same goes for hair. Those with oily scalp or dandruff need to wash their hair every day, while those with dry scalp need to wash their hair once or twice a week. “
How to take a bath to be hygienic and protect your skin?
●If you have dry or sensitive skin, it is recommended to reduce the frequency of bathing. Excessive washing may cause the skin to dry out and crack, allowing bacteria to invade and cause infection.
●Try to use shower heads to take showers and avoid taking baths.
●If you have eczema or dry or sensitive skin, but you have to take a bath, it is recommended to follow the principle of low temperature and fast.
●Hands may be infected because they come into contact with eyes, nose, and mouth. Therefore, you must use lotion to wash your hands and wash them thoroughly. The skin of the body is rich in balanced flora. If you wash it too clean, you may wash away the good bacteria and destroy the natural balance of the immune system.
●Flushing with sweat and dandruff is enough. The parts that need lotion for bathing are dirty places and parts with apocrine glands that are prone to smell: hands, feet, armpits, groins, etc., while the female genitals and It is recommended that male genitals be rinsed with water only.
●The lotion should be as mild as possible. Unless you have a medical condition, it is not recommended to use disinfectant for bathing.
●Mechanical actions such as rubbing your back with a towel or brushing your body with a brush may damage your skin.
●After taking a bath, it is recommended to press gently with a towel and apply moisturizing lotion all over the body before the skin is dry.
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