9 Shower Mistakes That Are Hurting Your Skin | March 18, 2024

Due to the amount of hand washing and cleaning I’ve been doing over the past few weeks, the skin on my hands is in pretty rough shape! I’m sure a lot of you are experiencing the same thing, and applying lotion and other moisturizers often to try and rectify the damage.

But if dryness and irritation aren’t just limited to your hands, the cause behind your skin concerns may not be so obvious! But today’s post may help shed some light on the problem, because today we’ll be talking about how your shower habits may be wreaking havoc on your skin.

So if you are struggling with dry, itchy skin, try avoiding a few of these practices for a couple of weeks. You might be surprised at just how much big a difference it makes! 🙂

Related: My Top Remedies for Dry, Itchy Skin

9 Shower Mistakes That Are Hurting Your Skin

1. Using A Loofah

Using a loofah to scrub your skin clean can be too rough and exfoliating for certain skin types. It can even disrupt the skin’s natural protective barrier, leading to dryness and irritation.

Instead, swap your loofah for a gentle washcloth. And be sure to clean it regularly—wash your washcloths, loofahs, and other body washing tools in hot water after three uses to keep it free of bacteria.

2. Taking Hot Showers

A hot shower can feel great after a long day or when it’s cold outside, but they aren’t very good for your skin! Your skin maintains moisture by producing natural oils, but showering in hot water can strip away those oils and leave it feeling dry and flaky.

Hot water can also trigger an inflammatory response in your skin, leading not only to dryness, but redness, itching, and general irritation. To avoid these uncomfortable skin conditions, keep the water temperature within the lukewarm-to-warm range.

3. Taking Overly Long Showers

It’s not just hot showers that can dry out your skin—long showers can do it too! Limit yourself to 5-10 minutes in the shower to avoid the skin-drying effects of staying in there too long.

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