I love hot baths and hot showers! I can stay in the shower or tub for 30 to 45 minutes at a time! It just makes me feel so good. But, after becoming a certified aromatherapist I learned I was doing more harm than good to my skin.
I have dry skin. After bathing or showing it's another 15 to 30 minutes moisturizing my skin.
I have seen the after affects it has caused, and now I'm in the process of reversing the damage taking long hot showers or baths has caused.
CHECK OUT THIS USEFUL INFORMATION!
Making hot showers a part of your daily routine will not just dry out your skin due to the effect of prolonged exposure to steaming water, but can also:
- Make your skin prone to infections and allergies
- A hot water shower can strip away the natural protein and liquid from the skin, making it dry, itchy, and end up burning your skin
- If you’re already suffering from psoriasis, eczema, or rosacea, you can lose your natural oil.
So what should you do?
Hot water is a big NO, but try taking showers with warm water, lasting no longer than 10 minutes. Use a hydrating cream right after a shower to lock the moisture in.
Take care of the skin your in!