Bathing in winter seems like a problem. Many people do not like to get up early in the morning to heat water and take a bath. If the temperature of the water is not right, then bathing becomes even more troublesome. Many people even skip bathing in this way. When bathing in winter seems like such a heavy task, does it affect the skin too? Most of the people think that it doesn't matter even if you don't take a bath in winter, or you should take a bath in the way you like, but some rules should be followed regarding this too.
According to a study published in 2018 in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, people who take a warm bath daily are more stress-free and at the same time able to concentrate more easily. Along with personal hygiene, it is also important for regulating your body's circadian rhythm.
According to different studies, some rules have been given regarding bathing in winter. It affects your body, skin.
A study published in the Journal of Physiological Anthropology and Applied Human Sciences (2000) explains how you should shower in winter.
If you have a habit of bathing with very hot water during winters, then you can mix it with some cold water. If you do not do this, then your skin will be moisturized and the skin will crack. This can also be a major reason for getting a skin infection.
There is already a problem of dry skin in winters and in such a situation if you do too much exfoliation, it will cause cracks in the skin. Do not wipe yourself too rough with a towel, but pat dry it. Exfoliating your skin with a loofah will suffice.
Bathing is right, and it should be done daily, but it does not mean that you start taking more baths than necessary. 5 minutes a day and 10 minutes at most will be enough. If you spend more time under the shower than this, it will have the opposite effect on your skin.
Apply moisturizer immediately after bathing. Not after the skin is dry, but there should be light moisture in the skin, at the same time you should use moisturizer. For this you can use coconut oil, olive oil, essential oil etc.
If you do not feel like taking a bath, then you can resort to sponge bath. If you want, you can wipe your body with it by wetting a sponge. You can do the same with any cotton cloth. This sponge bath is also very good for your skin.
Artificial fragrance is not good and try to use mild fragrance natural soap or body wash during winters. A more aromatic wash contains more chemicals and can also bother you, especially in winter, use a mild wash only.
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