How often do you take a bath in winter? These people suggest that being a little lazy is healthier

Current situation of bathing in winter↓

I keep putting it off because I don't want to go.

I don't want to come out of the hot water

I feel uncomfortable if I don't wash every day.

Washing once every three or four days is criticized as "not clean"

Bath water is hotter for comfort

Just rinse your body with water and it's done

Bathing in winter is also a science

Frequency, water temperature, method, etc. of bathing

It’s really about health!

First of all, not liking to take a bath or taking a bath too often can easily affect skin health!

If you don't take a shower for a long time, not only will your body have a "stinky" smell, but it may also cause a large amount of keratin to accumulate on the skin, clogging the pores and providing convenient conditions for bacterial infection, which can easily induce skin diseases over time.

Washing too frequently will speed up the metabolism of normal skin, damage the skin's protective barrier, and easily make the skin drier and drier.

So how often is it best to take a bath in winter?

The "Chinese Skin Cleansing Guide" recommends that under normal circumstances, it is sufficient to take a bath every 2 to 3 days .

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However, this frequency is not fixed. It depends on your needs and preferences, and should be adjusted appropriately according to the intensity of physical activity, whether you sweat, and your personal habits.

1

Bathing frequency

For most people, taking a bath every 2-3 days in winter is enough. But if you like sports and sweat a lot, you can take a bath every day.

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2

Clean key areas

The private parts have poor air permeability and are the openings of the excretion and reproductive tracts, so they need to be cleaned every day . But be aware that the skin here is very delicate, so generally just wash it with water.

People often feel that their private parts are not clean, so they scrub them with sulfur soap or perfumed soap. In fact, this is more likely to aggravate eczema, because the barrier of the skin and mucous membrane in the perineum is relatively fragile, and excessive cleaning will damage the skin barrier .

In addition, the feet have many sweat glands and are often covered by shoes and socks, which easily breed bacteria. Regardless of whether you take a shower every day, it is recommended to wash your feet every night before going to bed. The soles of the feet do not have sebaceous glands and are prone to sweating. Generally, you can wash them with clean water at a comfortable temperature for 3 to 5 minutes.

If you want to relax and soak your feet, the water temperature can be slightly higher, 40-41 degrees Celsius, and you can wash for 15-20 minutes. But be aware that too high a water temperature or soaking for too long may damage the skin and cause varicose veins or skin problems.

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3

Water temperature

Use warm water, not hot water, for bathing. The temperature should be about 40℃ (which is slightly higher than body temperature, and feels warm and comfortable). Do not rub too hard, otherwise it will damage the sebum.

4

time

It is best to control the bathing time to about 10 minutes. If you bathe every day, 5 to 10 minutes is enough. If the interval between baths is long, you can extend the time appropriately, but it is best not to exceed 20 minutes.

5

Bath Products

You can choose bath products according to your skin type. Shower gels and shower gels are more gentle and suitable for normal and dry skin, while bath soaps and bath salts are more suitable for oily skin.

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The body can also be cared for in different areas . For example, the chest, back, and armpits, which are medically known as sebum secretion areas (relatively oily), can be treated with bath products; the lower limbs, which are prone to dryness and desquamation, do not need to be over-cleaned.

1. Elderly people should not bathe too frequently and the bath water should not be too hot, especially those with eczema and dermatitis

The metabolism of the elderly is slow and their skin is prone to dryness, so they don’t need to bathe too frequently.

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The frequency of bathing can be adjusted according to weather conditions. In particularly cold and dry places, less active elderly people can take a bath once every 1 to 2 weeks.

The water temperature should be controlled at 37-39℃, because too hot water will wash away the protective oil on the skin, cause the skin blood vessels to dilate, and may cause heart discomfort.

2. Don’t take a shower immediately in these situations

It is best not to take a shower immediately on an empty stomach, after eating too much, drinking alcohol, or after long periods of physical or mental work .

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Because taking a bath at these times may cause insufficient blood supply to the brain, which may cause hypoglycemia in severe cases, leading to accidents such as fainting.

3. Remember to take care of your skin after taking a bath

If you have dry skin, try to use as few cleansing products as possible when bathing . Wash with just water and apply body lotion after bathing to improve dry skin.

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4. Don’t always “scrub your body”

Some friends may worry that they cannot wash clean if they don’t rub off the mud when taking a bath.

In fact, the "mud" on your body cannot be rubbed off . It is the "garbage" naturally produced by our body, such as dead skin cells, oil and sweat from the skin, as well as dust or other pollutants in the environment.

These cells in the stratum corneum that are about to break and fall off are also part of the skin's protective barrier . Rubbing them occasionally is harmless, but rubbing them too vigorously may damage the skin's protective barrier, leading to dry skin, itching, eczema and other conditions .

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So don't rub it hard, especially avoid excessive rubbing of the back with a rough towel or nylon ball. It is best to gently scrub the skin with your hands or a soft cotton towel.

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Statement: This article is a medical-related educational popular science article. It does not involve specific treatment methods or medical behaviors and cannot replace hospital visits.

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References

[1] Chinese Skin Cleansing Guidelines[J]. Chinese Journal of Dermatology, 2016, 49(8): 537-540

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