Showering is part of most people's daily routine.
And in the shower, everyone has their own method, their own habits.
But did you know that there is a right way to take a shower?
Indeed, few people know that some of the most common habits in the shower are actually unhealthy !
For example, can you tell what the ideal water temperature is for showering?
Likewise, there are those for whom shampoo is part of the daily shower routine.
Others choose to wait a day or two between each shampoo.
Well, know that actually it would be better to ditch the shampoo altogether.
The small differences don't stop there – quite the contrary.
It may sound unbelievable... But some of our most common shower gestures can have very bad consequences.
Fortunately, we have listed the 15 mistakes to never make again in the shower . Watch:
Taking advantage of the shower to wash your face seems so much easier, cleaner, more logical... right?
However, this "practical" aspect is not necessarily good for the skin of the face.
Indeed, shower water is often much hotter than the water you would use to wash your face at the sink...
However, if the water is too hot, it quickly dries out the fine and fragile skin of the face.
In addition, washing your face with hot water can cause redness and skin irritation.
Especially in people prone to skin problems, such as acne or rosacea (rosacea).
But that's not all. Scrubbing your face too aggressively in hot shower water can even burst a blood vessel.
The right method: use a gentle homemade face wash like this.
And avoid washing your face in the shower, especially if you have acne-prone skin or rosacea.
When we take a shower, our feet are in contact with hot water and soap suds.
So... you don't really need to soap your feet to get them clean, do you?
As you may have guessed...this is totally wrong! Even for people who don't really have smelly feet.
But why ? Think of all that perspiration that soaks our feet in the course of a typical day... Especially on hot days!
And when you walk around the house or garden barefoot, there is inevitably dirt that sticks to your feet.
Without proper soaping, this dirt sticks to the feet and settles in the bed sheets.
The right method: you will have understood it – letting the soap suds run between your toes is not washing your feet. So bend over and soap your feet properly.
To discover: The Natural Tip To Stop Smelly Feet.
Let's be honest – we all tend to forget to change shower flowers or washcloths.
Sometimes for several months, even... several years :-)
But this negligence is potentially bad for the skin.
Indeed, shower flowers are veritable breeding grounds for bacteria.
So much so that doctors are advising women to throw away their shower flower IMMEDIATELY. Click here to discover our article on the subject.
The right method: Remember to change your washcloth regularly. Similarly, use a shower hook.
It allows you to dry your washcloth in the open air instead of putting it in a corner of the shower.
If you like sponges that scratch well, a natural sponge like this is a great alternative.
These natural sponges are called loofah.
E They are made from a particularly fibrous squash that is dried. You can even make them yourself. We explain how here.
Does your shower have a nice built-in soap dish?
Soap dishes may seem handy, but putting a piece of soap in them is not not really a good idea...
These days, most people don't use bar soap anymore. Which is a shame, because it's much more economical than shower gels.
Are you one of those who still soap the old way? Be aware that leaving your piece of soap in the soap dish promotes the spread of bacteria.
You can easily guess the rest... This means that during your next shower, you are the one spreading all these bacteria on your body.
Yuck! Rather cra-cra-cra the bar soap, isn't it?
The right method: for those who want to continue to soap the old way, use a metal soap dish, with a suitable drain to avoid the development of bacteria. Otherwise, you can of course replace the bar soap with homemade shower gel. Check out the easy recipe here.
We have all tested these perfumed soaps and shower gels.
They perfume the whole bathroom with their tropical forest scents, or their pleasant smells of vanilla desserts that come straight from the oven...
We love these scented soaps.
Why ? Because while soaping up, you feel transported by the olfactory sensations of their sweet fragrances...
The problem ? It's because these synthetic fragrances that smell so good can also have harmful consequences on the skin.
For example, do you feel a little tingling and particularly irritated skin after your shower?
This is most likely due to the scents of your scented soap or shower gel.
Indeed, these perfumes easily irritate sensitive skin not to mention the chemicals that penetrate your skin...
The right method: for a soft and healthy skin, prefer natural soaps and without added perfumes. By using natural soaps, you also prevent chemicals from penetrating your skin. The best is still to make your own soap! Check out the easy recipe here.
When you move to a new area, it is important to know if your tap water is hard and to know its lime content.
By implementing solutions to soften excessively hard water, you avoid many concerns for the health of your skin and hair.
By definition, hard water means water with a high mineral content, including calcium and magnesium.
These minerals can cause rashes. This can also lead to the appearance of plaques on the scalp.
How do you know if the water coming out of your tap is rather hard or soft?
Just check with your municipality of residence, or read the report from the regional health agency that concerns you.
Do you have colored hair? So be aware that hard water also has a bleaching effect on the strands.
It actually speeds up the color fading process as a general rule.
The right method: use a water softener system for the shower, like this one.
Otherwise, there is another solution to avoid the risk of the appearance of plaques caused by too calcareous water.
Just wash your hair with a purifying shampoo.
For most people, it is simply inconceivable to stay under the cold water of their shower for more than a single second...
And even less to take an entire shower without the temperature of the water not being at the limit of scorching!
However, showering in cold water is very good for the skin and the hair!
And you don't have to spend 3 hours in a cold shower to enjoy the benefits.
Only 30 seconds of cold water are enough to have a beneficial effect.
The right method: a simple jet of cold water for a few seconds improves immune function. It boosts metabolism and increases stress tolerance. In addition to these benefits, this study also indicates that taking a cold shower on a regular basis facilitates weight loss.
To discover: How to Lose Weight Effectively and Quickly Thanks to the Cold.
For most people, razor blades are one of those things you don't change very often.
Before replacing them, we tend to leave them lying around in the shower and use them until the end.
No wonder! Because razors are super expensive, whether it's spare blades or even disposable razors.
Besides, why should you throw away a razor that seems still work well, even if we have had it for a long time?
Well, just because a razor shaves your hair doesn't mean it effectively .
Indeed, if you have red and irritated skin after a shave...
This surely means that your razor blades have become too worn and it is time to replace them.
The right method: change your razor regularly and use this trick to make your razor blades last much longer.
In point 4, you learned that soap dishes are veritable nests for microbes and that you should avoid putting wet bars of soap in them.
Well, the same principle applies to razors.
We all tend to put our razor on the edge of the shower.
The problem is that a razor has many nooks and crannies, making it a perfect hiding place for bacteria.
And leaving your shaver in a hot, humid environment like the shower increases the risk of bacteria even more.
The right method: ideally, let your razor air dry outside of the shower. Alternatively, after each use, air-dry your razor on a razor hook.
To discover: The EASY Homemade Shaving Foam Recipe.
Exfoliating your skin from time to time is a great idea.
On the other hand, exfoliating every day can have bad consequences for the skin.
Know that the epidermis exfoliates on its own and regenerates naturally, approximately every 27 days.
However, excessive exfoliation attacks these regenerated cells... Which can make the skin red and irritated.
The right method: it is better to leave 1 to 2 weeks between each scrub.
Thus, you will be certain that the epidermis has had enough time to naturally accumulate dead skin on its surface.
And instead of using store-bought scrubs, it's best to make your own homemade scrub. Discover the recipe here.
To discover: Stronger Than Botox:My Homemade Anti-Wrinkle Scrub.
Is your hair always dry and brittle? And this despite all the shampoos and hair care products you've tried?
So it's probably because you wash your hair too often and that in addition you use too hot water.
Indeed, unless you play sports every day...
Know that it really is not necessary to wash your hair more than twice a week – at the most.
And for those with thick or curly hair, experts recommend reducing shampoos to just once a week.
There are also people who say they have to shampoo every day because their hair is too oily...
But in reality, this is a vicious circle:the more you wash your hair, the faster it becomes greasy.
Indeed, too frequent washing dries out the scalp, which makes it produce even more sebum, in order to preserve the natural hydration of the hair.
The right method: a shampoo or two a week is more than enough!
Want to cut down on your hair washes? You can then apply dry shampoo to the roots of your hair, about every 2 days. The tutorial is here.
To discover: 10 Homemade Recipes To Never Use Shampoo Again.
When you exercise before or after work, you are sometimes too rushed or too tired to take a shower.
The problem is that all the sweat after a workout also deposits a layer of bacteria on the skin.
And without a good rinse, these bacteria build up quickly...which can cause redness, skin irritation and even a skin infection.
Not to mention the fact that it's not very pleasant to go to work (or to bed) all stinky, cra-cra and dripping with sweat!
Yes, don't forget it! Just because you can't smell your own body odor doesn't mean your colleagues can't!
The right method: the minimum after a sports session is to take a few seconds to wipe the sweat off your body with a clean towel.
Likewise, remember to bring a change of clothes in your gym bag.
To discover: 5 Tips for Properly Cleaning Your Smelly Gym Gear.
Using a towel on a clean body isn't really getting it dirty, is it? The logic seems infallible...
However, this is false!
Here, the principle is the same as for a washcloth, a shower flower or a loofah.
Dead skin cells attach themselves to the towels.
And without proper drying, a damp towel can quickly turn into a veritable nest of bacteria.
The right method: experts recommend using your towel a maximum of ten times between each machine.
And this, only if you hang the towel after each use to air dry.
Thus, using the same towel for more than 1 week, or even several weeks, increases the risk of bacterial infection.
Not to mention the fact that a towel quickly tends to smell bad...
To discover: 6 Tricks To Stop Your Towels From Smelling.
The towel to dry off after the shower, everyone knows.
But did you know that there are many ways to dry off with a towel – some of which you should avoid?
For example, there are those who simply choose to wrap their body with their towel.
Then, these people dry their skin in the open air, while they brush their teeth, groom themselves, apply body lotion, put in their contact lenses, etc.
But there are also those who rub their skin vigorously with their towel as soon as they get out of the shower.
Well, you should know that rubbing the skin with a towel is not recommended by dermatologists.
The right method: for ideal drying, dermatologists recommend sponging off excess water by dabbing the skin with light touches .
Do you have long hair and are used to wrapping a towel around their head like a turban?
Be aware that this practice can also damage your hair.
For perfectly healthy hair, use a microfiber turban and a brush suitable for wet hair instead.
The first thing you want to do after a good shower is relax...
It’s so tempting to relax before getting ready. Go lie down to read a good book or watch an episode of our favorite series...
However, know that it is better to apply your moisturizer on the face as soon as you get out of the shower .
In fact, the moisturizer is best absorbed when your skin is still warm.
And at the same time, we must also think about rehydrating the skin as soon as possible. Because it loses water due to the heat of the shower.
Here too, the best is to make your own face moisturizer. It's much cheaper and you avoid chemicals. Check out the easy recipe here.
Finally, drying your face is like drying your body.
Do not rub the skin too vigorously, but gently dab it with light touches.
