Body cleanliness is crucial for maintaining health. People take bath every day to keep themselves clean for this reason. However, using soap every time you take a bath can damage your skin.
To stay healthy, not only with a healthy diet but the cleanliness of the body are also very important. Personal hygiene plays an important role in keeping us healthy. This is the reason why people take baths daily to keep themselves clean. There are some people who take two baths a day for their hygiene. Bathing is very important to stay healthy.
Most people take daily soap bath to keep their bodies clean. But did you know that taking daily showers with soap can lead to a variety of issues? The following are some potential drawbacks of excessive use if you are one of those people who takes a daily shower with soap:
Dryness
The natural oil of the skin can be lost as a result of excessive soap use, which can cause dryness and roughness. Naturally, those with dry or sensitive skin tend to experience this issue more frequently.
Burning
Some soaps contain irritating and harsh chemicals, colours, and fragrances that can irritate the skin. As a result, the skin can get red, itchy, or rashy. These issues might be more common for people with sensitive skin.
The PH balance of the skin can deteriorate
The skin acts as a barrier against harmful microorganisms because it is acidic by nature. However, regular soap use while bathing may cause the ph balance of the skin to change, which could result in skin infections or other issues with the skin.
Remove good bacteria
In addition to harmful microorganisms, our skin contains some beneficial bacteria that support skin health. However, excessive soap use may kill this microbiome, which can cause skin issues.
Reduce the natural moisture of the skin
If you take a daily bath with soap, especially in hot water, the skin's natural moisture may be stripped away. As a result, in addition to skin damage, complaints of dryness, irritation, etc. may arise.
To avoid these side effects of soap, the following tips can be adopted:
1. For bathing, pick gentle soaps that are mild enough for your skin type.
2. Hard soaps with potent additives or fragrances should not be used.
3. Only wash essential body parts with soap, such as the hands, underarms, waist, etc. Water alone may be used in other areas.
4. After a shower, moisturise your skin to restore moisture and get rid of dryness.
5. To avoid further drying out the skin while bathing, use lukewarm water instead of hot water.
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