Part 1: Take a bath in the right way.
1, the root of the regression problem. To clean our bodies thoroughly, we must first know what we are doing. There are many cleaning products on the market that can clean all kinds of dirt on your body, such as soap, shower gel, scrub and so on. Put aside the root causes of these regression problems. When we clean, there are three basic things to clean. The cleaning method of each part is different. The first is that we don't know where we got the dirt. Even if you sit in a clean room all the time, it will still be dirty.
The second is dead skin that keeps falling off the skin.
The third is the oil under the skin, not just the oil on the surface.
Knowing why we get dirty can solve the problem. Dust, dirt, etc. It often adheres to the skin surface for two reasons. First, they have certain adhesion; Second, the oil on the skin protects the skin from the environment, and they can be mixed with oil. This is why the dirt on the skin will look like greasy mud in the end. We have two kinds of body secretions, namely oil and water (sweat). It is best to use compounds that can decompose grease to clean grease, sweat and dirt mixed in them. Compounds break down grease and make it easier to dissolve and clean. This is the function of soap.
No matter what fragrance, essence, color and so on. They are all added, as long as the oil can be decomposed cleanly. This is the cleaning method that most people think, but it is actually wrong. Keep watching.
3, reduce the number of baths, but wash more cleanly. How often do you usually take a bath or shower? No more than 3-4 times a week. Although recent research shows that almost 60% people take a bath every day; However, some evidence shows that less bathing actually helps the body to clean itself better. The more effective the body self-cleaning, the healthier and cleaner it will become from the inside out. The more times you use shampoo, the more natural oil in your hair will be washed away, and then your body will have to produce more oil to make up for it. If you take a bath less often, you may find that your hair is not so greasy and smelly during this time.
Some people need a bath more than others. If you sweat a lot, or your skin is particularly oily, you may need to take a bath twice a day and use a suitable moisturizer. Everyone's situation is different.
4. Choose a good soap. What kind of soap do you choose? Pay attention to three basic things when choosing. A good piece of soap can clean dirt, remove grease and rinse without residue. Many different soaps have this function, including the most commonly used Dove or Shufujia, and hand-made organic soaps. Some soaps will remain more or less. You can do a simple test, take a clean glass, water cup, wine glass or plate, etc. And it must be clean. Coat it with a little cold grease, such as bacon, fat, butter, etc. Scrub the oil stain with soap or soap solution, and then rinse it with clear water. Do not wipe it when rinsing. Don't dry them afterwards, let them dry naturally. Observe the glass surface carefully and compare the unwashed grease with the area washed with soap. Inferior soap will leave mud marks next to grease, while high-quality soap will wash very clean. What soap leaves on the glass will also stay on the skin. # * It is recommended that people with dry or chapped skin use shampoo or soap containing medicinal ingredients. Others should choose products with natural or organic ingredients, which will be more conducive to health.
5. Remove dead skin. Most smells are caused by dead skin. Although advertisements have been promoting the use of antibacterial drugs to remove odors, as long as good hygiene habits are maintained, this will not happen. Think about the high school gym. Remember the obvious smell when you walked in? It comes from clothes in lockers, rot, fermentation and dander and grease left on clothes. Humid environment and dead skin cells are hotbeds for bacterial growth and decay. It is recommended to use scrub or loofah. Exfoliating products usually contain walnut shells, sugar or other granular ingredients, which can remove dead skin from the body. These ingredients are usually found in shower gel or soap. Loofah sponge is like a textured cleaning cloth, which can be used to scrub the body and remove dead skin. Luffa is also a hotbed of bacteria, so it must be thoroughly cleaned after use, and remember to change it regularly.
You can also learn to make your own exfoliating scrub or the most basic sugar scrub. There are many different formulas, but the most basic formula is to mix two spoonfuls of sugar with enough olive oil and honey and stir until the consistency of toothpaste.
6. Pay attention to the water temperature. For deep cleaning, it is best to take a bath or take a bath with hot water, because cold water can't clean the oil under the skin. You need to open the pores and drain the contents. Bacteria can also multiply in pores. The accumulation of oil can lead to various diseases, including acne and death caused by skin infection. The easiest way to open pores is heating. Doing exercise can open sweat glands and pores, but the heat generated by exercise is also very effective. It's best to take a hot bath, and a quick hot bath is also good. Make sure you sweat, open pores and remove dirt from pores. Be careful not to get too hot, especially if your skin is dry. What is the best temperature for bathing? Maybe it's a little lower than you think. Too high water temperature will dry the skin and cause long-term skin problems, such as exceeding 49 degrees Celsius. The bath water temperature should feel a little hot, but it won't be hot. Setting the water temperature to be the same as the body temperature will not open the pores of the body. Make sure you don't get burned, but you must feel the heat and start sweating to clean your pores.
Before the bath is over, take a minute or two to take a cold shower. This can tighten the skin, shrink pores, and prevent the dirt washed off in the shower from adhering to the body.
7. Clean every wrinkle on your body. Scrubbing the skin with a rough sponge or towel helps to wash off dead skin. Every part should be washed back and forth twice, first with soap and then with water. Pay attention to the gaps under the armpit, behind the ear, under the chin, in the knee socket and between the legs. These places are the easiest places to breed bacteria that produce taste, because sweat will stay on the skin here. Be sure to clean these places every time you take a shower. Hips and groins should also be cleaned, so be sure to rinse them off. Residual soap can irritate the skin.
Be sure to dry your body thoroughly. This way, before you put on your clothes, you won't continue to sweat because you just took a hot bath. If you do a thorough cleaning, the water absorbed by the clothes will dry up, and there will be no or little odor. The body will constantly produce dead skin cells, but if you have just washed it, there will be much less dead skin cells left on your clothes, which will reduce the smell that makes you feel embarrassed.
8. Steam your face before taking a shower. Many people also like to do detoxification steam and bathe in very hot water for this reason. This can effectively open pores and sweat. But take this as a separate step, separate from bathing. Before each bath, steam your face with a hot towel and add one or two drops of mint or tea tree essential oil. This method can well open pores, clean toxins, and take a bath without damaging the skin.
9. Wash your hair three or four times a week. Wet your hair thoroughly and pour the coin-sized shampoo on your palm. Rub your hair with your hands to generate foam, and then massage your scalp 1-2 minutes. The hair behind the ears must be washed, because it produces the most oil. Concentrate all the foam on the back of the head and then squeeze it to the end of the hair. Rinse your hair thoroughly and rub your fingers constantly. If the hair is still slippery, it means that the shampoo is not cleaned, and the hair will turn oily again in the next 24 hours. Wash your hair with conditioner again to improve your hair quality. Rinse the conditioner thoroughly.
10, dry yourself thoroughly. Be sure to wipe your body with a clean dry towel after taking a shower. Residual moisture on the skin will irritate and wear the skin. Dry it as soon as possible after taking a shower. See Tip 4 below.
Part II: Keep clean and healthy.
1. Wash towels regularly. Where's the towel you use every time you take a shower? How long does it take to become delicious? If not cleaned, dead skin and grease will accumulate. If you want to clean, you need to scrub with sponges, towels, brushes and the like. The key is to remove dead skin and grease as much as possible before using towels. In order to keep your body as clean as possible, it is very important to wash towels regularly and put them in the right place to dry. If the cleaning work is not done well, wash the towel after 2-3 uses. See the third trick below.
You can't throw wet towels on the bathroom floor, or they will soon get moldy and dirty. It is important to hang the towel and let it dry completely.
2. Use mineral deodorant instead of ordinary deodorant. Organic rock salt deodorant can kill bacteria that cause odor and help clean lymph nodes. When you first use mineral deodorant, you may have a strong smell within 1 or 2 weeks, but don't give up using it, because it shows that the bacteria produced by using ordinary deodorant are being eliminated. In order to control the odor emitted by the body during detoxification, some therapeutic essential oils, such as lavender essential oil, rose essential oil, lemon essential oil or mixed purified essential oil, can be applied directly to the armpit to reduce the odor.
3. Moisturize the skin. After each bath or shower, apply moisturizing cream to keep your skin healthy. Even if you have oily skin, you need to use moisturizer frequently to keep your skin hydrated. Moisturizers on the market are usually a mixture of some natural oils and ingredients naturally produced by the body. Looking for a water-based moisturizer. Identify areas with dryness problems, such as heels, elbows or knees, and apply moisturizing cream to these areas before going to bed every night. This will soften the skin and improve the overall health.
4. Apply mask regularly. Regular facial care every week can clean and tighten facial skin, such as applying a mask. There are many natural formulas and ingredients suitable for facial mask. Try the following methods: use pure honey, lemon, milk, flour, green tea, and fresh fruits such as papaya, mango and lime.
You can also buy some masks or mixtures from the store. Get to know the raw materials used in it, so that you can do it yourself.
5. Try products made of natural and organic raw materials. Natural shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, facial cleanser, deodorant, and even cosmetics and hair gel are all helpful to improve health. When the products you use are full of toxins and irritating chemicals, it will affect your health and your body's self-regulation ability. Do not use shampoo, conditioner or shower gel containing propylene glycol and sodium laurate. These compounds can cause alopecia, dry hair, itching, dry skin and so on. Sometimes it can cause allergic reactions.
Consider using household goods instead. For some people, deep cleaning means avoiding all commercially available products and using only mild products made at home. You can use baking soda, apple vinegar and warm water to replace shampoo. If you are interested in learning more about how to make family recipes, you can read the following article: How to clean the inside of your body in a natural way.
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How to make basic facial scrub?
How to make homemade soap
How to make your own shampoo
6. While keeping the appearance clean, we should also keep the inside of the body clean. If you want to keep your body clean inside and outside, it is important to pay attention to your diet and keep hydrated. Diet will directly affect the health of skin and hair, that is, good nutrition is also a part of cleaning and health preservation. When you go on a diet to lose weight, you will lose some important nutrients, so don't go hungry or stop eating carbohydrates and fats completely.
Try to increase the content of antioxidants in your diet. Drink green tea and eat tomatoes every day. Try to eat basil leaves or soaked fenugreek seeds on an empty stomach every morning. They have a natural detoxification effect.
Tip: Exfoliate once or twice a week to remove dead skin and oil.
It is better to use hot water than cold water when cleaning your body. But you should wash your hair with cold water, because cold water can smooth the cuticle of your hair and make it look soft and shiny.
Check your progress. Towels will smell like dressing rooms in a few days. If it is only a few days, it needs to be improved; If you use it for a month, it means it's done well. Generally speaking, it is normal to use it three to four times a week and have a taste after two to three weeks.
Use drugs to treat skin problems. Not all products are suitable for all types of skin. Particularly sensitive skin may not be suitable for pure natural peppermint oil soap, while particularly dry or itchy skin may be more suitable for shower gel containing oats, which will help to repair the skin. Consult a dermatologist to see if there are any products and methods that can cure your problem.
Blowing cold air with a fan or blower can promote air flow and dry and cool the body. It's best to do it outside a stuffy room.
Warning: Scrubbing scars or other wounds can be troublesome. The point is to clean up around the wound. Scar itself is formed by solidified body fluids and delicate new skin cells. You can't get rid of the scar unless the wound is almost completely healed. The cleaning method of pressing release is more effective than rubbing, which can wipe off the loose substances on it and keep the tender and smooth skin cells. If you are worried, you can consult a doctor, but it is usually safe to gently scrub with mild soap.