Bathing is one of the daily routine activities that almost everyone does as a quick way to cleanse the body and freshen up. Set aside time to shower the same day after you finish exercising or doing activities that sweat a lot. If you want to know how to take a good shower, read the following instructions. To motivate someone to take a shower more diligently, post this article so they don't get offended!
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Part 1 of 4: Preparing for a Bath
Step 1. Take off the shirt
Put the dirty clothes in the laundry basket. Place clean clothes or pajamas in a safe place so they don't come into contact with water.
- Remove glasses or contact lenses.
- Remove watches, necklaces, and/or other accessories.
Step 2. Adjust the water temperature as desired
Check the position of the shower head to make sure the water is flowing downwards, rather than sideways or backwards. Run the water for some time until it feels warm, but not too hot. Use your wrist to check the temperature of the water, instead of your fingers, because your wrist can more accurately determine the most comfortable water temperature.
It's a good idea to take a cool or cool shower every now and then, especially when you're feeling hot or after a high-intensity workout
Step 3. Slowly step under the shower after making sure the water temperature is comfortable enough
You could slip or fall if you walk too fast. Make sure you walk carefully.
To save water, start wetting your body even if the water temperature isn't comfortable yet, even if it's still a bit cold. You can adjust the water temperature while taking a shower. However, make sure it's not too cold or too hot before taking a shower
Part 2 of 4: Cleansing the Body
Step 1. Wet the whole body
Rotate under the shower slowly a few times to expose yourself to the water. If you want to wash your hair, wet your hair evenly. The first step in cleaning your hair is rinsing your hair to remove dirt and dust. In addition, wetting the body, especially with warm water, relaxes the muscles.
Step 2. Pour an adequate amount of shampoo into your palms
After rubbing evenly on the palms of the hands, apply the shampoo to the hair starting from the scalp to the ends of the hair. Do not use too much shampoo so that the shampoo does not run out quickly. In addition, excessive shampoo deprives hair of its natural oils. Hair comes back clean even if you only use a small amount of shampoo. So, pour enough shampoo into the palm of the hand because it can be added if needed.
Wash your hair every 2 days instead of every other day. Shampooing too often can damage your hair
Step 3. Remove shampoo from hair by rinsing hair thoroughly
Make sure there's no shampoo residue when you're done shampooing.
To make sure your hair is clean from shampoo, gently squeeze your hair while running water through your hair and observe the color of the water. If the water is still foamy or cloudy, rinse your hair a few more times until it's clean
Step 4. Apply conditioner to the hair
In addition to cleaning your hair, treat your hair with conditioner to keep it healthy and more beautiful. Because it does not foam, conditioner is enough to be applied to the hair shaft starting from the roots to the ends of the hair until the entire hair feels smooth and soft. Read the instructions for using the conditioner before use. In general, conditioner needs to be left on for a few minutes before rinsing, but there are also some that don't need to be rinsed.
To be more practical, some people use shampoo that has added conditioner so it doesn't need to be applied separately
Step 5. Clean the face
Wet your face and then apply a facial cleansing lotion or exfoliating scrub using your fingers or a washcloth. Then, gently massage the entire face for at least 30 seconds. Let the cleansing lotion spread evenly over your cheeks, nose, chin, forehead, and neck, even on your upper back if you have frequent breakouts. Make sure the lotion doesn't get into the eyes. If you use an anti-acne cleanser, wait 30 seconds before rinsing to allow it to seep into your pores. While waiting, wash the washcloth and then rinse your face thoroughly.
In addition to using special products to clean your face, you can use bath soap. This method is still better than not washing your face, but cleaning your face with a soap that is not for facial skin can dry out and irritate the skin
Step 6. Clean the body
Apply bath soap or pour liquid soap on a washcloth, washcloth, sponge, or palm and then use it to lather the entire body starting from the neck, shoulders, to feet. Also wash your arms and back. Finally, clean the genital area and buttocks. Do not forget to lather behind the ears, the nape of the neck, and between the toes.
Step 7. Rinse the body to get rid of the soap
Stand in the shower again and rub your body with your hands to remove soap suds and dead skin. Run your hands through your hair to make sure it's clean. If there is still soap or conditioner, rinse thoroughly.
Part 3 of 4: Shaving and Brushing
Step 1. Trim your leg and armpit hair if needed
Many people think that the best time to shave legs and armpit hair is during the shower.
- In some countries, shaving legs and armpit hair is common for girls and women. However, you can keep your body clean even if you don't shave. This is a personal choice. Ask a woman you trust if you don't know what to do and consider the prevailing tradition. Exfoliating the foot skin with a scrub is useful for removing dead skin so that the feet look cleaner and smoother.
- Wet your feet and then apply a shaving cream or moisturizer.
- Shave the leg hair from the bottom up by cutting right at the base with a razor. Start shaving at the ankles and work your way up. Lastly, don't forget to shave the back of your legs.
- Do it slowly so that the skin is not cut, especially on the knees and back of the legs because the protruding parts can be injured by a knife.
- To shave the armpits, apply a shaving cream or moisturizer to the underarms and then shave (a little at a time carefully) up and down as the armpit hair grows in both directions.
Step 2. Shave the facial hair
Shaving while bathing is also done by many men. For that, install a mirror in the bathroom, but choose a mirror that does not fog up when exposed to moisture and smoke. In addition to feeling comfortable, shaving while bathing can be an excuse to linger in the shower.
Step 3. Shave the hair in the groin or genital area if necessary
Many people trim or shave the genital area and groin while bathing, but this should be done with extreme care. Make sure there is a stable standing place under the shower and the light in the bathroom is bright enough for you to see clearly.
Step 4. Get in the habit of brushing your teeth
As weird as it may seem, brushing your teeth in the shower is actually very beneficial because you can brush your tongue without worrying about getting your hair or clothes on with toothpaste.
Part 4 of 4: Finishing the Bath
Step 1. Take time to rinse the body once again
This step is necessary to ensure that there is no soap stuck to your skin or conditioner in your hair before you proceed to the next step.
Step 2. Stop the water flow
Make sure the faucet is tightly closed so that water is not wasted. Prepare to leave the shower by collecting toiletries brought to the shower.
Step 3. Leave the shower
Step carefully so that you do not slip because it is very dangerous if you fall in the bathroom.
Step 4. Dry the body with a towel
Stand on a foot mat or bathroom mat and take the prepared towel. Using gentle movements, dry hair, face, chest, stomach, hips, legs, genital area, and feet. If done slowly, the water only soaks the mat or foot mat, not the entire bathroom floor. When drying your face, pat gently, don't rub.
Step 5. Use other products to maintain body hygiene
This is the time to use deodorant, lotion, post-shave moisturizer, styling products that must be applied while your hair is still wet, or other products that can't be used if you're already dressed.
Step 6. Put on the clothes
Start by wearing underwear and then wear everyday clothes. At this time, you have finished bathing and ready to move or sleep at night.
Tips
- Wear a shower cap if you don't want to wash or wet your hair.
- Do not brush hair that is still wet because the hair is easily broken if brushed when wet.
- A warm bath can soften the skin on the soles of the feet so that dead skin is easier to remove through exfoliation.
- If you shave in the shower, pat the freshly shaved skin off instead of rubbing it with a towel to prevent chafing or irritation.
- Place a foot mat near the shower so you don't slip or fall while walking after you're done showering.
- Brush your hair before taking a shower. It is normal to lose a few strands of hair a day. Brushing your hair before taking a shower reduces hair falling in the shower so the drains don't get clogged.
- While showering, you can listen to music from your phone or radio, but keep it in a safe place so you don't fall or get it in the water.
- While looking down, direct the hair down so that the roots of the hair above the nape of the neck can be cleaned.
- If you're worried about getting shampoo in your eyes while rinsing, have a washcloth near the shower and close your eyes when you're shampooing. When you're done rinsing your hair, take a washcloth and gently wipe your eyes to make sure there's no soap or shampoo on your face. Open your eyes slowly.
- When shampooing, do not use products that combine shampoo and conditioner. The shampoo can be rinsed off after 10 seconds, but the conditioner needs to be left in for a few minutes after you apply it to your hair.
Warning
- Make sure shampoo or soap does not get into your eyes because your eyes will sting if you get shampoo or soap in them.
- Do not use electronic devices in the shower! Equipment that uses a power cord or battery, such as hair dryers, cell phones, and radios, should not be used while submerged in water and should not be exposed to water while showering.
- Make sure there are no pets in the bathroom before running the shower. Cats love to lie in the shower. If you have pets, find out where they are before running the water.
- You have privacy if you lock the bathroom door, but the locked door is harder to open if you fall or get sick while showering. It's a good idea to unlock the door if you're staying with family or roommates. If you need to lock the door, tell me where you put the key.
- Place a rubber or plastic bathroom mat with a suction cup underneath so it doesn't slide when stepped on so you don't slip and get injured. However, mattresses can get moldy if placed in a damp place. Therefore, make sure the mat is kept clean and dry.
- Women should be careful when cleaning the genital area. Tissues in the body are not problematic if exposed to a little soap, but irritation can occur if exposed to soap exceeds the minimum limit.
