Why showers aren’t great for the skin

Guinot-Douche-Creme-Hydrazone-Moisturising-Shower-Cream-abloomnova.net_ Why showers aren't great for the skin

A steamy shower is one way to warm up on cold mornings or unwind after a stressful workday, but it just isn’t good for your skin.

Long, hot showers strip the skin of its natural oils and can make common problems like eczema worse. They can also increase generalized itching even in people who do not have eczema. For healthier skin, keep the shower short and the temperature warm or tepid (not hot).

But if you think turning the shower dial to full-on cold is better, think again. The only benefit to a cold rinse is for the person who flushes [skin turns red] from warm water. The cold will help to close the vessels that become dilated with heat. Otherwise, there is no benefit to the skin barrier with a cool or cold rinse.

And the type of cleanser you use can also affect your skin. The more bubbles or lather a cleanser has, the more it strips your skin of its natural oils. The ingredient in soap that does this is called a surfactant. Surfactants are chemicals that attract both oil and water. When combined with water, surfactants are able to bind oil and remove these natural oils from our skin. So consistently showering with cleansers that contain strong surfactants can result in dry, rough skin.

Often, just switching to a more gentle cleanser dramatically improves their symptoms.  Unless you have a specific dermatologic need, there is no reason to use an antibacterial wash in bar or liquid form for your skin on a daily basis.

Plus, do you know if you’re rinsing well enough?

Stepping out of the shower and seeing a strand of soap bubbles along the nape of our necks happens just about all the time. And if you’re like us, you probably wipe it away as you dry off. However, both dermatologists warn that not properly rinsing soap off can cause skin irritation and dryness. But it really depends on what type of soap you’re using.

Harsh cleansers, if left on the skin, can be irritating because of the chemicals and fragrance contained in these soaps. In contrast, there are many gentle cleansers that are actually designed to not be rinsed completely because they contain additional moisturisers to help restore the skin barrier after cleansing.

One way of enjoying a hydrating shower is by using a moisturising shower cream like Guinot Douche Creme Hydrazone – Moisturising Shower Cream.

 

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