Tips To Keep Your Skin Healthy In The Shower

2024 Author: Steven Freeman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 08:15

Did you know that bathing in very hot water is terrible for your skin? We take advantage of the visit of the dermatologist and collaborator of Dove Dr. Mona Gohara to clarify some myths and truths about how the decisions we make each day in the shower, such as the temperature of the water, can greatly affect the health of our skin.

"My number one advice is not to use very hot water, even if we are two degrees on the street," he advises. “And if you do, at least try not to put yourself directly under very hot water. Take advantage of steam heat and ambient humidity to stay warm. It is so bad because it eliminates the ceramides and natural oils that protect your skin. If you have sensitive skin it is the worst thing you can do because it is very irritating”, he warns.

In addition to recommending warm water as the best option, the dermatologist says that another mistake that many make is to wash too much areas of the body that do not need it - "your arm does not produce bad odors" - and use very aggressive beauty tools.

"I do not recommend at all the intense exfoliation with tools such as hard sponges and horsehair gloves, a gentle massage is much more recommended to activate circulation and, as I said before, it does not remove the natural protective barrier of your skin," he says.

But undoubtedly one of the things you should pay more attention to is the type of product you wash with every day.

"A cleaner and a soap are not the same," Gohara explains. "Soaps have a higher pH and dry out the skin. Everyone thinks that bars are always soaps, but they are not. The classic Dove Beauty Bar is a soap-free cleanser that contains moisturizer, mild cleansing agents and skin essential nutrients that replenishes those that you naturally lose when showering, "he clarifies.

To finish, the dermatologist remembers that the typical gesture that we learned from childhood of rubbing the back vigorously until it is completely dry is far from ideal.

“You should pat your skin dry with the towel, not rubbing. If you need more hydration, the time to apply the moisturizing lotion is right after you dry, don't wait to answer 70 messages, scold your children … no, do it right when you go out and dry to maintain that hydration, says the expert.

You may not use toner or facial oil or exfoliant, but what we all do every day is shower, so, as you can see, the product you choose is very important to keep your skin healthy.