How to Shower

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Bathing is an essential part of the daily activities of millions of people. Bathing is a quick, effective and cool way to cleanse the body. Do you want to learn about how to shower? Keep reading this article! Also, if you’d like to encourage others to bathe in a subtle way, send them this post!

Table of Contents

Prepare

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Remove clothes. Put dirty clothes in the laundry basket. Put clean clothes or nightgowns in a safe place so they won’t get wet in the bath water.

Don’t forget to take off your glasses. If you use contact lenses, you can still wear them in the shower, but avoid getting too much water in your eyes.

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Choose the right water temperature. Turn on the faucet and let the water run until the temperature of the water turns warm. Check the position of the shower to make sure that the water is entering the shower area rather than out of the shower. Make sure the water is not too hot. Your wrist is a more accurate measure of temperature than your fingers, so use your wrist to determine if the water temperature is right for you.

It’s a good idea to shower with cool or cold water from time to time, especially when it’s hot and humid outside or after you’ve just finished strenuous exercise.
Shower as soon as you turn on the water even when it’s cold to save water.

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Once the water temperature has become ideal for bathing, step carefully into the shower.

Cleanse the Body

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Wet the whole body. Slowly rotate several times under the shower so that the water can cover the whole body. If you do wash your hair, make sure you wet your entire head and hair. Getting rid of dirt is the first step to cleansing and wetting your body, especially when you use warm water because it will help your muscles relax.

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Apply some shampoo to your hair. Gently rub the shampoo into the scalp to create lather, making sure that each hair is covered with soap bubbles. You don’t have to use too much shampoo – if you use too much, the shampoo will run out and the shampoo can strip away your hair’s natural healthy oils. Just a small amount of shampoo (about 2.5 cm) on the palm is enough.

Wash your hair every other day instead of every other day. Washing your hair too much will damage your hair.

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Rinse the shampoo out of your hair. You don’t want soap residue left on your hair when it’s dry.

To check if the shampoo is completely rinsed out of your hair, wet your hair, then wring it out and pay attention to the color of the amount of water that comes out of your hair. If you still see traces of shampoo, continue rinsing your hair and repeat the same process!

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Use hair conditioner. Instead of simply cleaning your hair, using your favorite conditioner can improve your hair’s beauty, softness, and health. Conditioner will not be able to foam, so apply conditioner evenly through hair starting from scalp until your hair is completely covered with a smooth film. Read the instructions for use of the conditioner carefully. Many brands require that you leave the conditioner in your hair for a few minutes before rinsing it off with water. Some other products are only allowed to be used after bathing.

Some people like to use a combination shampoo and conditioner so they don’t need to do each step separately.

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Wash one’s face. Wet face and use fingertips or washcloth to apply a small amount of cleansing product or exfoliant to face. Gently rub the solution all over your face for at least 30 seconds, rubbing it over your cheeks, nose, chin and forehead, and you can also rub it on your neck and back if you have breakouts in these areas. Avoid getting facial cleansers into your eyes. Especially if you use an acne cleanser, leave the cleanser on your face for at least 30 seconds so that the cleanser can penetrate deep into the pores. Then wash the towel and wash your face with water.

You can use regular soap instead of specialized facial cleansers, but if you regularly use soaps that are not suitable for your skin, your skin will become dry and irritated.

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Body scrub. Pour soap or body wash onto a washcloth, loofah, bath sponge, or into your hands. Now scrub your whole body. Start at the neck and shoulders and work your way down the body. Remember to scrub under your armpits and behind your back. Finally, wash the intimate area and buttocks. Remember to scrub behind your ears, behind your neck, and between each toe.

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Rinse off the soap. Turn around in the shower and rub your body with your hands to remove any remaining soap from your skin and remove any remaining dirt. Run your hands through your hair and make sure you rinse the soap off your skin. If you miss any spot, wash it off right away.

Shaving and Brushing

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You can shave your legs and underarms if you want. Many people have a habit of shaving their legs and armpits, and bathing is the ideal time to perform these tasks.

Shaving leg and armpit hair is quite common practice among women in some countries, but your body is still clean if you don’t shave them. It’s up to you to decide, so talk to a woman you trust if you don’t know what to do, and remember to consider your cultural customs. Using an exfoliator will help remove dead skin on your legs so you can get a cleaner shave.
Wet skin and apply shaving cream or lotion to legs.
Using a razor, shave upside down, in the opposite direction of hair growth. Start at the ankle and work your way up. And don’t forget the hair on the instep.
Shave gently to avoid cutting into the skin, especially at the knees and back of the legs as you may be hitting a rough spot and could cut the skin.
For underarms, apply shaving cream or lotion to your armpits and shave (gently) in an up and down direction – underarm hair grows in both directions.

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Shave. Many men like to shave in the shower. To be able to do this, you need to have a shaving mirror – a steam-resistant mirror. If you have one at home, shaving in the shower is both convenient and gives you a good reason to stay in the hot water a little longer.

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You can shave your pubic hair if you want. Many men and women in the shower often trim or shave unwanted hair in the intimate area. Be careful though, and make sure you have a suitable position to stand in the bathroom and have enough light to see what you’re doing.

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Brush teeth. It sounds silly, but brushing your teeth in the shower is actually very helpful. You can brush your tongue without fear of toothpaste getting into your hair or clothes.

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Rinse the body one last time. This is quite important as it helps to ensure that your body is completely soap free. Make sure the conditioner is no longer on your hair before proceeding to the next step.

If you are brave enough, adjust the water to cold for 3 minutes and run the water on your face to close the pores and bring back a natural shine to the skin.

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Turn off the water. Make sure you tighten the faucet so you don’t waste precious water. Prepare to leave the bathroom and clean up all the items you brought into the bathroom.

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Step out of the bathroom. Step out carefully, because slipping in the bathroom can be very dangerous.

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Use a towel to dry your body. Stand on a towel or doormat, using the nearest towel. Gently pat dry your head, face, torso, abdomen, pelvis, legs, intimate area, and feet with a towel. If you are careful, the water will only fall on the carpet or doormat, not on the floor. When wiping your face, remember to gently pat dry with a towel instead of rubbing.

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Use additional products as needed. Now is the perfect time to use deodorant, lotion, aftershave lotion, wet hair styling products, or any other product you need. must be used before dressing.

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Put on clean clothes. Start with clean underwear, then clothes. You are now clean and ready to go to bed or ready to start the day.

Advice

Make sure you put a doormat next to the shower. A rug, or at least a towel on the floor, will help prevent you from slipping and hurting yourself when you get out of the shower.
Leave shampoo and body wash on hair and skin for 2-3 minutes before rinsing with water to give them time to work (make your skin cleaner).
When you dry your hair with a towel, pat it dry gently, don’t rub it. Rubbing can damage hair.
When you’re done showering, rinse your hair with cold water for 10 seconds or more (depending on your tolerance) to soften your hair and make it easier to comb.
After shaving, apply moisturizer on your legs. It will help reduce skin irritation.
Using your fingers or a wide tooth comb to comb your hair after using conditioner will help you get rid of tangles.
Wrap the portable devices you bring into the bathroom in a piece of cloth and place them on the shelf to prevent damage to the devices!
Do not rub your face too hard as this will cause acne.
Do not use hot water. Although hot water will feel good, it will strip the skin and hair of its natural oils. Using warm-cold water will help protect your skin and hair while bathing.
Use warm water to wash your face. This will help open up the pores and multiply the acne so you can get rid of the bacteria. After showering, splash cold water on your face because this will close the pores and cause acne so bacteria cannot enter. Don’t use cold water too often because you may catch a cold.

Warning

Consider purchasing sturdy rubber or plastic doormats with suction cups on the underside of the carpet. The rubber’s grip will keep you from slipping in the bathroom and injuring yourself, and the suction cups will also help keep the carpet in place. However, mold can grow underneath carpets in humid environments, so be sure to keep carpets clean and dry.
If you are a woman, be careful when cleaning the intimate area. You can use a little soap, but using soap in excess of the minimum can cause tissue damage.
Do not use any kind of electronic device in the bathroom! Including hair dryers, cell phones, radios: you should not use any items with cords or batteries in the shower.
Locking the bathroom door will ensure privacy, but remember that if you fall or get injured in the bathroom, a locked door will make it impossible for emergency services to help you in time. If you live with people you trust, don’t lock the door.
Do not put shampoo/soap in your eyes because otherwise your eyes will be sore.
Do not turn on the water for bathing until all pets have left the bathroom. Sometimes cats like to sit in the bathroom, so carefully look around before turning on the water.

Things you need

Shampoo
Conditioner
Soap
Facial soap
Towel
Bath sponge, brush or loofah (optional)
Towel
Mat
Showers
Clean clothes
Bathrobes (optional)
Water
Comb or hairbrush (optional)
Body lotion (optional)
Razor (optional)
Deodorant products
Toothbrush (optional)
Body moisturizer (optional)
Sandal

Steps