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Baths and Showers
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A shower is more invigorating -
after all you are standing, nor reclining - while a
bath is more relaxing and therapeutic, easing sore muscles,
circulation problems, arthritis, and stress. Baths are
however less effective at cleaning away bacteria than
showers and soaking in a bath longer than 15 minutes
can exacerbate dry skin.
Can
bathing expose you to pollution?
Studies show that pollutants can be absorbed through
the skin. During a 15-minute bath in contaminated water,
you can soak up a liter in the stuff. Also shower steam
may contain chloroform. To be safe, use an exhaust fan
and install a granulated-carbon filter on the showerhead
or on the incoming cold water line.
Fighting
dry skin
Use warm water (around 36-degrees C / 98-degrees F);
hot water removes the skin's oils. Water above 39-degrees
C (103-degrees F) can be harmful for pregnant women,
diabetics and those with high or low blood pressure.
- Take short showers and limit bath to 15 minutes.
Bathe no more than once a day.
- Choose mild or super fatted soap-avoid anti-bacterial
with deodorant soap.
- Pat skin dry with a soft towel - never rub.
- Apply moisturizer afterward while the skin is
still damp.
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