5 things you are doing wrong when bathing

Has it happened to you that when you come out of a long and delicious shower, a while later you feel dry, swollen and itchy? You prefer not to wash your hair because it looks better dirty than clean… Isn’t good hygiene supposed to feel good? That depends on how you are showering. We will tell you how to bathe well. Today I have a list of ways your behind-the-curtain habits are screwing up your look, along with things you can do to stay hydrated, gorgeous, and clean; all at the same time. 1. You spend too much time in the shower Although it may seem counterintuitive, spending too many minutes in the shower can actually dry you out (especially if you’re using hot water). The American Academy of Dermatology recommends limiting your baths to no more than 10 minutes to avoid skin dehydration, since hot water removes the skin’s natural oils. Prolonged exposure to hot water can also cause blood vessels to open (or vasodilation), which can cause red spots or rashes to appear on your skin, similar to when you blush after sweating at the gym. Are you still not convinced to give up your habit of long baths? I tell you, they can also make your skin more sensitive, which will aggravate existing skin conditions, such as rashes or eczema. 2. You dry yourself too hard with the towel Johnson suggests patting your skin to dry it instead of rubbing. Then, generously apply an unscented cream to your entire body and nails to rehydrate and lock in moisture. When it comes to your hair, Michael Forrey, creative director of Sassoon Salon in the city City of New York, suggests drying your hair lightly with the towel and not rubbing or doing the typical curl on your head, as it can cause major breakage (hair is weaker when wet). 3. You use too strong soaps and over-scrub “I suggest using only mild, unscented products,” says Johnson. Because? Aromas can often contain chemicals that irritate sensitive skin. You should also avoid harsh scrubbers and scrubs, which can be invasive and aggravate your existing skin conditions. Better look for some type of moisturizing agent, too, since regular soap can strip the skin’s natural oils and cause dryness and irritation. 4. You wash your hair daily If you have finer hair, you can wash it every day, but if your hair is thick, curly, or textured, washing it too frequently can cause extreme frizz and dryness. To tame unruly curls, we suggest using a cream-based leave-in conditioner, which can restore moisture. Using Shampoo daily, especially if you are using hot water, is also bad for your hair color because heat expands the hair cuticle, which causes the color molecules to escape (Beware dyed redheads!). Washing your hair with cold water is best for color blocking, and if you’re hesitant to get wet under cold running water, at least do a cold water rinse to remove your conditioner to seal the cuticle and keep your color looking fresh. 5. Showering with hard water Have you noticed how your skin or hair can feel totally different when you wash it while traveling or at the gym? That’s because hard water contains a higher mineral content, and these miner ales can irritate the skin (ie: cause acne breakouts) and leave buildup in the hair. Although it can be difficult to tell if you have hard water, a sulfurous smell and/or a dirty residue on your hair and skin means you probably have it. “It can also really change your hair color,” says Forrey, and not for the better. If you are regularly washing your hair with hard water, it can really affect your hair’s dye, especially if you don’t do a lightening treatment first. To reverse the effects of hard water, Forrey recommends using a clarifying shampoo once a week or trying a treatment that is specifically formulated to remove mineral and chlorine deposits from your hair. Start bathing well now.