Want to know some facts about getting clean? Trust me, after knowing these 10 awesome facts, you might want to rethink how you take a shower…. Enjoy the video!
Video Transcript:
A 1969 study found that men shed much more dirt inside their own clothing than they did while bathing.
Some U.S. shower heads are covered in bacteria, and may spray that bacteria when the shower is turned on
To clean your showered, fill a bag with vinegar….
Then tape it to the showered and let it sit overnight.
How often should you shower?
Some dermatologists recommend showering only when you feel need to.
Over-bathing can strip your body of good bacteria, and can result in cracked, dry skin.
Which is better, soap or gel?
Either can be good or bad depending on their ingredients. Dermatologists recommend mild cleaners with a small number of ingredients.
A study out of Bangladesh found that just washing hands with water alone cut the incidences of diarrhea in half.
In 2013, the FDA found no evidence that antibacterial soap is more effective than regular soap.
Antibacterial soaps may also lead to the rise of bacteria the is resistant to antibiotics.
Regular soap causes the bacteria on your skin to loosen so that it can be rinsed off.
Your soap itself may be covered in bacteria!
Leaving your soap sitting in water can allow bacteria to multiply between uses
Washcloths and loofas are great for exfoliating dead skin, but can also harbor a lot of bacteria.
Some dermatologists recommend not using a scrubber, minimizing the possibilities of dry skin and of spreading bacteria.
