Dermatologists' advice:
7 areas of the body that should be washed daily
Dermatologists point out that you can shower daily, but without overdoing it by washing your body with soap, using a stiff loofah, or rinsing the foam with hot water every time.
According to dermatologists
- over-washing the body with soap, using a harsh loofah, or rinsing
- the foam with hot water every time leads to an imbalance of
- fats and natural bacteria in the skin
which may cause severe dryness, irritation
and increased susceptibility of the skin to infection.
However
there are certain parts
and areas of the body that should be washed daily
especially in the evening before bed:
Feet:
You should take care of the cleanliness of the feet separately and not think that they will clean automatically when standing in the shower or removing soap foam from the body. Feet get dirty when walking barefoot
when wearing slippers
or sandals
and even when wearing socks and closed shoes, they sweat and get dirty, making their surface an ideal environment for the growth of fungi and bacteria.
Therefore
before bed it is necessary to wash them well with warm water and soap
especially between the fingers and the soles of the feet.
Armpit:
This area is considered one of the areas of the body where bacteria grow the most, because it is always warm and humid. It must be washed daily
otherwise
a distinctive smell will appear.
Hair growth and sweat glands that secrete colorless, odorless sweat, which turns into a pungent odor when bacteria multiply, add to the problem.
Deodorants :
and antiperspirants can help during the day, but before bed, your armpits should be washed with soap to reduce the risk of skin infections.
The inguinal region:
- Like the armpits, it contains many sweat glands, making it a warm
- and humid environment for pathogens to multiply
- unpleasant odors to appear, and infections to develop.
The skin
around the genitals is very sensitive
so you should use a special soap or gel to wash it off. Experts do not recommend using detergents when washing the female reproductive organs, because they disturb the natural acid-base balance of the mucous membrane and increase the risk of infection, and it is better to wash the vulva with running water.
Tongue:
When talking about oral hygiene
people often limit themselves to brushing their teeth and gums, without referring to the tongue. This is wrong, because the surface of the tongue is full of cracks
and bumps
where bacteria hide
causing bad breath and increasing the risk of infection. Experts recommend cleaning the surface of the tongue every time while brushing your teeth.
Skin behind the ears:
There are many sebaceous glands that actively produce sebum, and when this secretion mixes with sweat, ideal conditions are created for bacteria to multiply. Therefore, the area behind the ears should be washed regularly.
Back of the neck:
This area sweats a lot during the day, especially if the hair is long or the clothes are high-necked. Therefore, it is preferable to wash the neck as daily as possible.
Elbows:
A person often neglects elbows
even though he leans on them during the day, and they often end up on unclean surfaces. Dry and cracked skin on the elbows is observed when not cared
for creating
a fertile environment for disease-causing microbes.
Therefore
it is recommended to wash the skin of the elbows daily with warm water
and soap and moisturize it with a moisturizer.