It’s not just a compulsion, it’s a matter of health; is bathing daily in winter beneficial or harmful? Know the truth. – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: Winters are in full swing and for most of us, the morning starts with the struggle to get out of the quilt. Meanwhile, the biggest mountain is to take a bath. The elders of the house say that taking bath early in the morning brings energy to the body and drives away laziness. But on the other hand, in the harsh winter, the soul of many people starts shivering at the mere mention of water.

Have you ever wondered whether taking a bath every day in the harsh winter is really very important for our health? Or are we just following a social convention? Let us shed some light on this ‘ice debate’.

What happens to the skin if you take bath daily?
According to science, our skin has its own natural system. Some special oils (natural oils) come out from the skin which keep it soft and help in fighting bacteria. When we take bath daily in extreme cold with very hot water and using too much soap, this protective layer gradually starts removing. The result is dry skin, itching and skin cracking.

Is it necessary to take bath every day?
Skin specialists (Dermatologists) around the world believe that bathing every day in winter is not medically necessary. If you are not going to the gym or doing very sweaty work, bathing 3 to 4 times a week may be enough. In fact, there are some ‘good bacteria’ in the body that boost our immunity, and frequent use of soap can destroy them.

The ‘habit’ of hot water may not prove to be a burden
Everyone likes boiling or very hot water in cold weather, but this comfort is temporary. Too hot water can damage the ‘protein’ of the skin. Try to always take bath with ‘luke-warm water’ and do not keep the bathing time for more than 10-12 minutes.

If you can’t live without bathing every day…
If bathing daily is more about ‘mental freshness’ than cleanliness for you, then you can continue it, but with some small changes:

1. Less use of soap: Clean with soap daily only those parts of the body where there is a greater possibility of dirt or odor. It is not necessary to rub the entire body with soap unnecessarily.
2. Oil Massage: Before bathing, massage with coconut or sesame oil, it preserves the moisture of the skin.
3. Moisturizer: Immediately after bathing, when the skin is slightly wet, apply a good lotion or moisturizer.

a useful thing on the go
Taking bath is good, but not at the cost of health. If your skin is extremely sensitive or dry, try a ‘skip a day’ formula. This will give your skin time to rebuild its protective layer. After all, these quilty days last only a short time, so your skin deserves a little rest too!