10 Ways You Might Be Showering Wrong

5. Rubbing soap on your entire body

We use soap because it dislodges the oil and dirt from our bodies and is then washed away by the water. But there’s not a lot of skin on our arms and legs, so using soap on our limbs can make them dry.

Dermatologists say that we should concentrate on the stinky parts of the body like feet, armpits, buttocks and groins.

6. Not using a moisturising soap

If you’re using a bar of soap without moisturiser, like an antibacterial or deodorant soap, it can really dry your skin out.

Check the ingredients and opt for a soap that contains stearic acid or has the word “moisturising” written on the packaging somewhere.

7. Using a pouf

A bath pouf can help you to minimise how much body wash you use – you can use less product and lather up your entire body. But they aren’t for everyone.If you have dry or sensitive skin, exfoliating with a pouf might be too harsh for you. It’s recommended you use your hands or a washcloth instead.

8. Waiting too long to moisturise afterwards

Dermatologists say that if you wait longer than three minutes to moisturise when you get out of the shower, you will lose skin moisture to the air. You are supposed to gently pat any excess water from your skin, but leave some droplets behind.

You should then apply a moisturiser that contains ceramide.

9. Shampooing with hot water

Experts say that you shouldn’t wash your hair in hot water. Using tepid water is better for hair follicles.

Hot water activates the sebaceous gland which secretes oil and may leave your hair greasy soon after washing.

10. You don’t rinse well enough

If you don’t rinse all your soap and hair products off completely, you can end up with clogged pores and irritated skills. In fact by rinsing your hair with your head tilted to the side, letting shampoo and conditioner run into the drain and not down your back, can help to prevent “bacne” – pimples on your back.