A good morning shower can wake you up and even boost your creativity, according to some research. While you may find a nice cleansing shower one of the healthiest activities for your body, but according to a doctor, you could cause more harm than good.
There’s nothing better than having a nice hot shower. But your skin won’t agree on this.
When you pour hot water as you shower, it strips your skin of its natural oils, which keep it hydrated and block itching, scaling, and redness.
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As stated by Dr. Harry Dao from Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group:
Dr. Dao suggests a lukewarm shower, with the water temperature around 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
In the latest discussion on Express, This Morning’s Dr. Chris also shared the health risks posed by daily showering.
As Dr Chris said that friendly bacteria helps to keep our skin healthy.
Generally, healthy skin retains a layer of oil and a balance of friendly bacteria and other microorganisms.
This can trigger a number of complications.
One follows on from the skin becoming dry, irritated, or itchy.
What’s more, antibacterial soaps can actually kill off normal bacteria.
According to a review, published in the Emerging Infectious Diseases journal, found that widespread use of antimicrobial products has prompted concern about the emergence of resistance to antiseptics and damage to the skin barrier associated with frequent washing including frequent hand washing and wearing gloves.
Frequent washing may lead to skin damage but it is important to also acknowledge the health benefits that showering brings.
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Speaking to health body Cleveland Clinic, Dermatologist Shilpi Khetarpal, MD, highlighted these health benefits.
The doctor also added that daily showering can strip skin of moisture, however.