Spaniards take the shower an average of 6.8 times a week, according to a recent study, being the ones who shower the most in the entire West. And it is that in our country the custom of passing at least once a day by the is a deeply rooted custom But is this habit so ours really good?
If the daily shower is accompanied by soap, then according to science, we are overdoing it and we should limit ourselves to showering only two or three times a week.
Soap contains substances that, in addition to remove dirt remove oil from the skin, in such a way that dermatologists warn us that the immune system is weakened, eliminating some bacteria necessary for the body, as well as drying and cracking the epidermis.
This is how the perfect shower should be:
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If you shower daily, lather only two or three times a week or only in areas such as the armpits, genitals, feet, or groin, where stronger-smelling discharge occurs.
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Always use neutral PH soaps that do not contain chemicals, perfumes or dyes.
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Do not shower with very hot water to avoid drying out the skin
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Change the sponge every so often, since many bacteria remain in it.
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Dry thoroughly to prevent traces of moisture from conducive to the appearance of fungus and do so by dabbing without rubbing to avoid skin irritation.
Furthermore, experts recommend that children under six years they should not go through the bathroom or shower if it is not necessary more than two or three times a week.