6 Mistakes You Make Every Time You Take a Shower

Last Updated on January 7, 2021

An everyday shower of 8 minutes will make you no less than 48 hours that you spend in the shower each year. But is that time wasted? Is it doing any damage to your body, your environment, or your water bill?
Check out our article to avoid these 6 mistakes you make every time you take a shower.

6- You stay in the shower too long

We all enjoy the hot streaming water on our bodies, but staying in the shower for a very long time can dry out your skin, as it’s also a huge waste of water. Try to shorten your daily shower to 5 minutes, and you can save over 2,000 gallons of water every year.

5- You wash your hair last

Your hair should be your first step when you get in the shower, for the simple reason that some of the residue from your shampoo and conditioner can stay over your face and skin, even after rinsing. It totally makes sense to start with your hair, and also make sure to use a smooth cleanser on your face and body to scrub away any remains of these hair products.

4- You go too hot or too cold

Young woman reacting in shock to cold shower water

It’s best to keep the temperature of your water balanced, but it can be a challenge to find the perfect medium. The feeling of jumping into a hot shower when it’s freezing outside, or of the refreshing cool shower on a hot day, is luxuriously good.

But not for your skin. You have to try keep a moderate temperature (or adjust the water heater), no matter how’s the weather outside, in order to prevent your skin from drying out.

3- You ignore your post-shower routine

After a nice shower, you should dry off your skin gently with a towel, instead of rubbing it. The harsh rubbing may cause irritation or itchiness. As you should always apply your favorite moisturizer right after toweling off to help keep your skin amazing.