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• Part 1 of 2: Bathing the right way
• Part 2 of 2: Staying clean and healthy
• Tips
• Warnings

Who taught you how to get really clean? While there are so many books on how to cleanse just about anything, why are none of them talking about our bodies? You can learn the correct technique for taking a bath and choosing hygiene products, getting under the dirt and preventing it from coming back. Keep yourself clean both inside and out.

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Part 1 of 2: Bathing the right way

1. Go back to basics. Getting really clean means first understanding what we are dealing with. There are all kinds of solvents, soaps, cleansers, scrubs, etc. for just about any kind of substance you can get on your body, but once that particular circumstance is resolved, you go back to basics. There are three basic parts we need to clean when we wash. Each part requires a different way of cleaning.
   • First there is the dirty and dirty that seems to stick to us from anywhere. Even sitting in a clean room makes us dirty.
   • The second are the dead skin cells that are constantly flaking off our skin.
   • The third are the body oils under the skin, not just on the skin.
2. Understand why we get so dirty so you can tackle the cause. Dirt, grime, etc. that is on the surface of the skin often sticks to us for two reasons. Usually they have a binding power of their own and / or mix with the oils of our skin, which are always secreted for protection from the environment. As a result, even dust that gets on our skin will eventually turn into a greasy mud.
   • We have two types of body secretions - oil and water (sweat). The two, and the things that mix with them, are best cleaned with an ingredient that breaks down the oils, makes them more soluble, and eventually makes them wash off easily. This is what soap is.
   • Regardless of the additives for fragrance, cream, color, etc., the goal is to break down the oils and get rid of the body. Most people think this is the only thing, but they are wrong. Read on!
3. Did you wash less often, but wash better? How often do you really need to take a bath or shower? No more than 3-4 times a week. While studies reveal that nearly 60% of people bathe every day, there is evidence that showering less can help your body improve its natural self-cleaning mechanisms more thoroughly. The more effectively your body cleans itself, the healthier and cleaner you are, inside and out.
   • The more you wash your hair, the more you strip it of its natural oils, and the more often your body has to produce those natural oils to compensate. If you give yourself a shower break, you may find that you are even less greasy and oily, and smell less in between.
   • Some people need to shower more often than others. If you sweat regularly or have excessively oily skin, for example, you may even need to shower twice a day and use a good moisturizer. Every body is different.
4. Choose a good soap. What kind of soap? When selecting a soap, there are basically three things to pay attention to. A good soap should remove dirt, tackle oil and grease, and rinse away without leaving a film. Many different soaps are suitable for this purpose, from the basic Dove or Ivory soap blocks to the handmade organic soaps.
   • Some soaps leave more or less residue. A simple test is to take a clear piece of glass, drinking glass, plate, etc. (must be transparent) and smear a little bit of cold fat (bacon, fat, oil, etc.) on it. Rinse with cold water. Use the bar of soap / liquid soap to rub some of the grease off firmly. Rinse it off with clean water, without rubbing or drying it. Let it air dry. Look through the glass and compare the unwashed grease with the soap-cleaned part. A less good soap will leave a matte layer next to the grease. A good soap will show a clear result. What remains on the glass after the soap is also what remains on your skin.
   • For those with dry or flaky skin, a medicated shampoo or soap is sometimes recommended, while others may choose natural or organic ingredients for optimal health.
5. Work on removing dead skin. Dead skin is the cause of most odors. Regardless of the advertisements for anti-bacterial anti-odor agents, it is rare when good cleaning hygiene does not work wonders. Think about the gym at your school. Do you remember the striking aroma when you walked in there? It came from the fermenting, digesting skin and oils on the clothes left in the lockers. A moist environment with dead parts (skin cells) is a good medium for bacteria growth and digestion.
   • Consider using a body scrub or loofah. Exfoliating products usually have things like walnut shells, sugar, or other gritty ingredients that can be used to strip dead skin from your body. They are commonly available in lotion or bar soap form. Loofah scrubs are like washcloths with a texture that can be used to exfoliate your body and remove dead skin cells. They're also bacteria traps, so it's important to rinse them out thoroughly and replace them regularly if you're going to use one.
   • You can also learn to make your own scrub or a basic sugar scrub. There are many different types of recipes, but a basic version consists of mixing two tablespoons of sugar with enough olive oil and honey to get the consistency of toothpaste.
6. Think about the water temperature. For a deep cleanse, you should consider a really hot shower or bath as a cold bath or shower won't touch the oil under the skin. You have to get your pores open and get the contents out (excrete) to clean them. Bacteria can multiply in your pores. Oil build-up can cause everything from acne to death from skin-eating diseases. The easiest way to open your pores is heat. Exercise can do that by affecting both sweat glands and fat pores, but heat on its own is also effective. Taking a nice hot bath is great, but a quick hot shower is fine too. Make sure it makes you sweat and open your pores so they can excrete their contents.
   • Note that you are not to gets hot, especially if you have dry skin. The best temperature for a shower? It may be a bit lower than you think. Excessive hot water, above 49 ° C, will dry out your skin and cause long-term skin problems. Instead, try to shower with water no hotter than your body temperature.
   • Consider ending your shower with a quick jet of cold water from the tap. This helps to tighten the skin and close the pores again, preventing them from catching the dirt and other grime you washed off in the shower.
7. Wash the folds and folds of your body. Scrub your skin with a rough sponge or cloth that will help remove any dead and dying skin cells. Make sure you rub everything twice, once when cleaning with soap, and a second time when you rinse for the final time. Focus on your forearms, the areas behind your ears, below your jawline and chin, and the back of your knees and the spaces between your feet. The largest breeding grounds for odor-causing bacteria are located in these places. This is because of the sweat that gets trapped in the layers of your skin. Make sure to wash these areas every time you bathe.
   • Rinse your buttocks and pubic area as well, making sure to rinse well. Soap that gets trapped in these areas can cause irritation.
   • Another consideration is to dry completely to the point that you no longer shed (sweat) from the hot cleaning before getting dressed. If you've done a good, thorough cleaning, the moisture your clothes will absorb will dry with little to no odor. You're constantly shedding dead skin cells, but when you've just finished cleaning, much less will get in your clothes, start to digest and embarrass you.
8. Steam your face before showering. Some people like to do detoxifying steam baths and take very hot showers for that reason. This can be a great way to open your pores and let the sweat flow out of your body. But treat this as a separate ritual from washing.
   • Start your shower routine by steaming your face with a hot towel and a few drops of peppermint or tea tree essential oils. This can be a great way to open your pores and release toxins without damaging your skin in the shower.
9. Shampoo and condition your hair 3-4 times a week. Wet your hair thoroughly and put a dollop of shampoo the size of a 20 cent coin in the palm of your hand. Rub your hands through your hair, lather the shampoo and massage it into your scalp for 1-2 minutes. Make sure you also work the shampoo into the hair behind your ears, as this is where most of the oil is formed. Then make sure to lather it on the back of your head and pull it into the ends of your hair as well.
   • Rinse the shampoo from your hair thoroughly, pulling your fingers through the strands. If your hair is still slippery, the shampoo will not come out and will become oily in the next 24 hours. Repeat this process with conditioner to strengthen your hair. Rinse it out completely.
10. Dry yourself thoroughly. After your shower, make sure to dry your body with a clean, dry towel. Water left on your skin can cause irritation and chafing. Dry yourself off as soon as possible after your bath.

Part 2 of 2: Staying clean and healthy

1. Wash your towel regularly. What about the towel you use when you have washed? How often is it used before it starts to smell? It saves the dead cells and oils left behind after a bad cleansing. To tackle this, wipe yourself well with a coarse sponge, washcloth, brush, or similar item. It is important to get as much of the loose and dead or dying skin cells as possible, along with the oils before you use the towel.
   • To keep your body as clean as possible, it is important that you wash your towel regularly and keep it well so that it dries well. Wash your towel after 2-3 uses.
   • Never leave a wet towel on the floor of the bathroom or it will quickly get dirty and get mildew. It is important to hang it properly and let it dry completely.
2. Use mineral deodorant instead of normal deodorant. Deodorant with organic rock salt kills the bacteria that cause odors and also helps clean your lymph glands. When you first use a mineral deodorant, you can have a strong scent for 1 to 2 weeks, but don't give up as this means it will detoxify any bacteria accumulated from using regular deodorant.
   • To control the odors while your body flushes out the toxins, you can take a good quality essential oil (The Tree of Life or Volatile), such as lavender, rose geranium, lemon, or a cleansing combination, which you can rub under your armpits to remove the stench. to decrease.
   • Stay away from antiperspirants. While our society has developed a trend where sweat is dirty and unattractive, preventing your armpits from sweating is one way of deliberately clogging the lymphs in your body. Our body has lymph nodes all over our body and it helps in a variety of ways, including keeping our immune system strong, flushing out toxins and even bad smells.
3. Keep your skin moist. After every bath and shower, it is good to put moisturizing lotion on your skin to keep it healthy. Even if you have oily skin, you should use moisturisers regularly to keep your skin hydrated. Moisturizers on sale usually contain a combination of natural lipids and other ingredients that your body makes naturally. Look for water-based moisturisers.
   • Identify the problem areas, such as the heels of your feet, your elbows, and your knees, and apply moisturizing lotion to those areas every night before going to bed. This can help soften the skin and improve overall health.
4. Take a face mask regularly. Facial treatments such as wraps or masks can be used regularly over the course of the week to tighten and cleanse the skin on your face. There are various natural remedies and ingredients that can be used for a good facial mask. Try the following:
   • Use pure honey, lemon, milk, chickpea flour, green tea, and fresh fruits such as papaya, mango, oranges, and lime.
   • You can also buy a face mask from the store. Read the ingredients so you can see what was used and make your own next time.
5. Choose products that contain natural and organic ingredients. Body wash, shampoo, conditioner, facial cleanser, deodorant, and even makeup and hairspray can help promote a healthier body. When you use products on yourself that are full of toxins and chemicals, it affects your health and the self-regulating capacity of your body.
   • Avoid shampoos, conditioners, and body washes with propylene glycol, sodium laurel (or laureth) sulfate. These ingredients can cause hair loss, dry hair, bunching, itching, dry skin and allergic reactions.
   • Consider using home remedies. For some people, a deep clean means avoiding commercial products in general and cleansing the body with gentler home remedies. Instead of shampoo, you can use baking soda, apple cider vinegar, and warm water. If you want to learn more about home remedies, read the following articles:
     • Cleanse your body naturally
     • Creating flawless skin in a natural way
     • Making a simple facial scrub
     • Make homemade shower gel
     • Making homemade body wash
     • Make your own soap
     • Make shampoo
6. Stay clean both inside and out. It's important to eat well and stay hydrated if you want to stay clean inside and out. Your diet has a direct impact on the health of your skin and hair, which means that proper nutrition is part of a good cleansing regimen.
   • Dieting to lose weight can also lose some important nutrients, so don't starve yourself or exclude carbohydrates and fats completely.
   • Increase the amount of antioxidants in your diet. Drink green tea and eat tomatoes every day. Try to eat basil leaves or soaked methi seeds on an empty stomach every morning, this is widely used for natural detoxification.

Tips

• Exfoliating once or twice a week also removes dead skin and oils.
• It is wise to use warm water instead of cold water to wash your body, but try to use cold hair to wash your hair as cold water will flatten the hair cuticles, giving the hair a silky shine.
• Check how well it is. How many days does it take for your towel to start smelling like a dressing room? If it is after a few days, then you should work better. If it takes a month, then you're doing it right. Usually 3 to 4 days a week for 2 to 3 weeks is normal before it starts to smell.
• Use medicinal products to treat skin problems. Not all products will be suitable for all skin types. Very sensitive skin may not respond well to natural peppermint soap, while excessively dry or itchy skin may respond better to a body wash with oatmeal, which is healing for the skin. Consult with a dermatologist about specific products and methods you can use to address your specific concerns.

Warnings

• Scrubbing over scabs and other injuries can be problematic. Cleaning around the wound is important. The crust itself is a combination of protective coagulating body fluids and new and fragile skin cells. You should not scrub the crust off unless the wound is almost completely healed. A sponge by pressing and releasing instead of rubbing is more effective at removing loose particles and preserves the fragile skin cells. Ask your practitioner if you are concerned, but normally using a mild soap and gentle and gentle contact is sufficient and safe.