What is the cleanest way to take a bath?

Everyone takes a bath normally, but most people think that taking a bath is a very simple thing, which only takes a few minutes. Some people think that taking a bath is just taking a shower, but some people like to rub themselves while taking a bath, which is what we often call scrubbing. They think that only when they rub off the layers of things on the body can they be called taking a bath. In fact, these are not the correct ways to take a bath. So what is the cleanest way to take a bath?

What comes out of taking a bath?

People who often scrub their bodies will definitely produce a pile of dust every time. Are you really that dirty?

In fact, this is the body's own cell metabolism, including the excretion of dead epidermal cells and secreted metabolites mixed with its own cortex and hair dandruff in sweat, which appear white. Another type is dust that falls on the surface of the body, which appears dark.

Should I take a bath?

If you rub off too many stratum corneum cells on the skin surface, the protective function of the skin will be greatly reduced. In addition, people with dry skin, ichthyosis, eczema and other skin diseases should not use bath towels. After thoroughly washing away the epidermal oil, the skin loses its protection and its resistance is reduced.

But it doesn’t mean that scrubbing is completely bad. For normal skin, occasionally scrubbing the skin can promote blood circulation in the skin, remove old cuticles and form new cuticles, making people feel smooth skin and refreshed.

For people with oily skin, old cuticles are not easy to fall off and accumulate, which makes it easy to develop acne. Regular scrubbing can reduce the occurrence of acne problems.

Why does "bath mud" continue to exist?

①Every moment, the human body is undergoing metabolism, which will continuously produce dandruff;

② The human body is always in a state of sweating, but sometimes it is not clearly perceived, especially during sleep and emotional changes;

Therefore, even if you take a bath and rub the mud every day, you cannot wash it "clean". If you rub the mud too much, it will cause disease.

Taking a proper bath can not only maintain personal cleanliness, but also dissipate fatigue and help prevent diseases. However, if the bath is not done properly, diseases will come knocking on your door!

1 Reduce resistance

The stratum corneum is the first line of defense on the surface of human skin. It can resist the invasion of external microorganisms, reduce the stimulation of physical and chemical substances, and prevent excessive loss of water.

However, if frequent bathing or excessive rubbing with mud damages the stratum corneum, it will not only reduce the skin's resistance, but also increase the chance of skin allergies.

2. Moisture Intrusion

"Dehumidification" is often emphasized in spring and summer, especially in summer, when rain, cold drinks, air conditioning, etc. will increase humidity. However, when the skin barrier is abnormal, not drying the skin after bathing will increase moisture.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that dampness can cause dysfunction of the five internal organs of the heart, liver, spleen, lungs and kidneys, and become the root cause of various diseases.

3. Aggravate or induce skin diseases

In spring and summer, the temperature gradually rises, but the humidity still exists, and the secretion of the human body's sebaceous glands increases, which is suitable for the growth and reproduction of bacteria. If you suffer from infectious skin diseases such as molluscum, scabies, etc., once bath towels, bath balls, etc. carry bacteria, it is likely to cause the skin disease to spread.

Excessive use of shower gel and other cleaning products when bathing will also aggravate the dryness of the skin and cause dry dermatitis.

4. Aggravate or induce cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases

In summer, you will sweat profusely after exercising or doing physical labor. However, if you take a shower immediately, especially a hot shower, the brain and heart may be deprived of oxygen, and you may experience symptoms such as dizziness and general weakness. In severe cases, it may also cause a drop in blood pressure and lead to collapse and shock. It is recommended to rest for 30 minutes before taking a shower.

Order: Wash face, body, and hair

① After taking a hot shower, the pores of the human body will expand rapidly. Washing your face first can prevent too much dust from entering the pores of your face;

②Why should washing your hair be left to the last step? There will be steam when taking a bath, especially a hot bath. Firstly, it can nourish the hair in the mist of the steam; secondly, it can avoid the alternation of hot and cold to stimulate blood circulation in the brain.

Bathing precautions 1. Replenish water before and after bathing to prevent excessive sweating and dehydration as the body temperature rises with the water temperature;

2. Wash the limbs first. When washing the body, start with the limbs away from the heart to improve the body's adaptability.

Control the water temperature and time. The body's functions have a certain balance. The bathing water temperature should not be too high or too low. About 40℃ is more appropriate, and the bathing time should not exceed 20 minutes.

Keep dry. Dry your body after bathing and apply body lotion. Do not wear damp clothes and do not go to bed immediately.