What are the benefits of proper showering?
It's not just when it's uncomfortably cold outside and the typical cold weather is approaching that we find a long shower with a high-quality natural shower gel to be soothing and relaxing. We love the refreshed, well-supplied skin feeling after showering; we feel completely comfortable in our skin. For many people, the day can only really begin after a revitalizing shower. After a thorough yet gentle cleansing, removing sweat; and excess sebum is removed, leaving the skin feeling wonderfully soft.
What mistakes should you avoid when showering?
- hot shower
When you shower, does your bathroom regularly steam and the mirror fog up? Then your shower is clearly too warm. Warm and even hot showers are wonderfully relaxing, but they are hard on your skin. Hot water causes the skin to swell and degreases it. There is an increase in redness, flaky or itchy skin. Pimples are promoted and fine wires on the face can burst. The optimal temperature when showering is therefore between 32 and 37 degrees Celsius, preferably not above body temperature. It is healthy to take another cold shower at the end, but this is not a must - especially in the cold season. In general, contrast showers have a positive effect on the immune system, metabolism and heat regulation. It is important that you only shower briefly with cold water and then ensure that you warm up quickly. - take a long shower
To cleanse your skin, a shower time of three minutes is completely sufficient if you do not also wash your hair or shave. From a dermatological point of view, the constant washing out of the skin's own fatty acids with standard shower gels speaks against showering too often or every day. If you sweat a lot - like after exercise or in the summer heat - you should keep the necessary daily shower as short as possible. - Skin-irritating surfactants
Most shower gels foam richly, but dry out the skin - despite moisturizing care additives. Why is that? Almost all shower gels contain large amounts of aggressive sulfate-containing surfactants that unnecessarily degrease the skin, make it hypersensitive, and promote inflammation and eczema. This also promotes premature skin aging. The harsh detergent substances that are listed as primary surfactants at the beginning of the ingredients list include, for example, sodium laureth sulfate or sodium coco sulfate. In order to maintain well-protected, smooth, elastic skin for as long as possible, you should avoid these harsh surfactants in your shower gel. Instead, opt for a high-quality natural shower gel with mild surfactants such as the extremely gentle washing-active amino acids. They are known for their moisturizing effect and the stabilization of the skin's own protective acid mantle.
How do you find the perfect natural shower gel?
Stressed, dry skin needs different care than oily skin, which is prone to impurities. All skin benefits from moisturizing active ingredients such as aloe vera or skin-soothing additives such as schizandra. However, you should avoid unnecessary additives such as parabens, which are also often used as preservatives in shower gels. Parabens promote allergies, have a hormonally active effect with unexplored long-term effects and also have an increased sensitization potential. When you choose your perfect shower gel, you should definitely take a close look at all the ingredients.
If your skin is sensitive, dry or irritated, choose a particularly gentle, moisturizing shower gel that protects your skin barrier. Especially if your skin tends to itch, redness or feel tight, choose a shower gel with soothing and protective ingredients. Sulfates, alcohol and synthetic fragrances are taboo.
The myrto Bio Body Wash Series was specially designed for ;r develops very sensitive, dry and irritated skin. Organic aloe vera gel and the extremely gentle, washing-active amino acids ensure that your skin receives additional moisture when showering and the protective skin barrier is strengthened. All 3 myrto organic shower balms contain hand-pressed argan oil in combination with soothing plant extracts such as schizandra berries or wheat proteins as well as cold-pressed organic oils made from grape seeds, chia seeds or pomegranate. The valuable natural active ingredients are absorbed directly by the skin and improve natural skin protection. This prevents itching, feelings of tension, irritated or red skin.
What care after showering?
After showering, you should carefully pat your skin dry with a towel. Then pamper your skin with the Organic Body Balm Shea Macadamia or a myrto organic body oil. The body cream and the myrto body oil are absorbed particularly quickly on slightly damp skin. With their skin-like lipid structure, the plant oils rich in active ingredients strengthen the microbiome of the top cell layer, which binds water and Prevents premature aging of the skin due to drying out. So you feel completely comfortable in your skin.
