How to wash

We all love the feeling of cleanliness and freshness after water procedures - whether it is a mandatory shower in the morning to help us wake up, or a relaxing bath at night. Our experts will tell you how to swim in order to maximize the effect of taking a bath and restore strength after a long working day or week.

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How to wash in the shower and bath?

Depending on the type of water treatment, the following remedies are suitable for you:

• toilet soap;
• shower gel or cream (preferably with a neutral PH level);
• cleansing foam or face gel;
• Body Scrub;
• bath foam;
• sea ​​salt (250 g per bath);
• baking soda;
• aromatic oils;
• table salt (250 g per bath);
• medicinal herbs (chamomile, mint, needles, eucalyptus leaves, etc.);
• cream or body lotion;

• bath sponge or sponge;
• pumice to remove rough skin;
• brush;
• soft towel.

Important! When visiting the bath you will also need a broom.

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How to wash in the shower?

It would seem that the question is quite banal. Water procedures and washing are an integral part of personal care, which has a good effect on health. Since childhood, we are accustomed to completely automatically perform these very simple actions. But science does not stand still, and even in terms of personal hygiene there are specific recommendations on how to wash the body. So, try to follow a few simple tips:

1. Take a warm but not hot shower daily in the morning and evening. High temperature water overdries the skin. In order to accelerate the awakening in the morning, a contrast shower is allowed.
2. Try to have this procedure take no more than 20 minutes. Too long washing leads to dehydration, expands pores and can trigger the appearance of a vascular network on the surface of the skin.
3. Use soft sponges - too hard washcloths injure the skin, they should be used no more than 1 time per week.
4. Daily washing with shower gels is not recommended. If the skin is oily and you can’t do without them, choose mostly neutral products and rinse them thoroughly. Do not forget that these are still chemicals and they aggressively manifest themselves in relation to the skin. For owners of dry or sensitive skin - soap of natural origin is preferable.
5. About once a week, use body scrubs to remove dead cells from the surface of the skin and prevent peeling.
6. Be sure to dry yourself with a towel, while paying special attention to the areas under the armpits, between the toes and inguinal region, in order to protect yourself from the appearance of fungi. Remember that a humid environment is ideal for the emergence and development of various kinds of harmful microorganisms.
7. After a shower, apply a moisturizing lotion or cream to your skin.
8. Take a bath 1-2 times a week.

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How to wash in the bath?

You can choose for yourself at least 3 options - a hot, warm or cold bath:

• Hot baths - with a water temperature of 37 to 40 degrees, stimulate blood circulation, relax muscles and blood vessels. You can take them no more than 5 minutes to avoid excessive stress on the heart.
• Warm (up to 37 degrees) - they relax and soothe the nervous system, contribute to sound sleep. The reception time is 15 minutes.
• Cold (up to 20 degrees) normalize the work of the cardiovascular system, increase skin tone and elasticity.Take within 5 minutes.

To benefit from this water treatment, follow these guidelines:

1. In the evening, before going to bed, take a warm bath.
2. Before this, it is advisable to wash in the shower and cleanse the skin with soap, gel or scrub.
3. Do not immerse yourself in the bath too deep; water should reach breast level.
4. The coarsened areas of the skin on the soles of the feet and elbows are easily removed with the help of volcanic pumice or a special brush.
5. For the bath, you can use all kinds of additives:

• Bath foam - gives a pleasant smell;
• Aromatic oils - tone and soften the skin, make it smooth;
• Salt - cleanses the pores (250g per bath);
• Baking soda - soothes the skin and protects it from dryness;
• Sea salt - eliminates rashes, relieves fatigue (250g per bath);
• Medicinal herbs - have a complex effect.

Important! Bath foam is not a detergent; use other preparations to cleanse the skin. Aromatic oils should be used with caution to persons prone to allergic reactions.

After taking a bath:

1. Wipe your face and body with ice cubes.
2. Rub the skin with a towel.
3. Apply emollient cream.
4. Relax - lie down for 20-30 minutes.

How to make bath infusions?

For a healing and tonic effect, add decoctions of herbs to the water. Use the following recipes:

1. Option 1:
   1. Take 250g of dried medicinal herbs (chamomile, sage, string, nettle, mint, linden blossom, birch leaf or buds, arnica, yarrow).
   2. Pour into the pan.
   3. Pour 1 liter of boiling water.
   4. Put on a slow fire.
   5. Soak for 10 minutes.
   6. Pour the broth into the bath.
2. Option 2:
   1. Take 250g of needles, peppermint herbs, eucalyptus leaves, rosemary.
   2. Pour 1 liter of boiling water.
   3. Soak on a shallow fire for 10-15 minutes.
   4. Add the broth to the bath.
3. Option 3:
   1. Take 200-250g of jasmine petals or roses.
   2. Pour 1 liter of boiling water.
   3. Leave to brew for 5-10 minutes.
   4. Pour into a full bath.

Important! If there are no medicinal herbs at home, you can pour boiling water on the peels of a lemon or an orange, insist 3 minutes and add to the bath. The invigorating effect is guaranteed!

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How to wash in the bath?

No matter how comfortable you feel at home in the bath, a visit to the bath gives a real healing effect. For some lovers, weekly visits to the bathhouse with friends are a real tradition. Most often, this is a Russian bath, since it is most useful for the body.

If you are going to go there with friends or family, use some general rules:

1. Do not wash before visiting the bath.
2. The total time spent there should be about 2 hours.
3. To get started, go to the steam room for 5-7 minutes.
4. Before taking a place on a shelf, treat it with a scraper, disinfectant and pour over boiling water several times.
5. Take the lower shelf for 1-2 minutes, then rise higher.
6. Repeat the procedure for the shelf.
7. Between calls, take breaks of 15-20 minutes.
8. At this time, you can visit the pool or take a cold shower.
9. Wash with soap and washcloth preferably after the third call.
10. Washcloths, brooms, and other bath equipment used are personal items. Collective use of them is unacceptable.
11. Before use, rinse the sponges with detergent and rinse with boiling water.
12. Any broom (birch, oak, lime or coniferous) every time you visit the bath, it is advisable to change to a new one.
13. Do not drink alcoholic beverages, it is better to use herbal teas or kvass.
14. Before exiting the bath, in about 2-3 minutes, pour a ladle of water on the stones with a few drops of essential oil. The therapeutic effect is achieved by mixing drops with steam. In this way, the airways are cleared.

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Useful Tips

• Washing should be regular: take a shower 1-2 times a day, take a bath 1-2 times a week, or visit a bath once a week (if possible).
• Choose preferably mild detergents - gels with a neutral pH level or natural soap.
• Use them as needed. Soap or shower cream should be used: 2-3 times a week - for owners of dry and sensitive skin, 3-4 times - for those who have normal skin, daily - for people with oily skin.
• When visiting public places (baths, saunas), observe the rules of personal hygiene.
• Persons suffering from hypertension or cardiovascular diseases should better refuse bathing. In any case, a doctor’s consultation is required.

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We hope that our tips on how to wash in the bath, shower and bath will help you relax, improve your health and get real pleasure from water procedures.