Shower vs bath: What's better for your health
The dermatologist told whether taking a shower or bath is good for your health (photo: Freepik)
Water procedures are an essential part of body care, and many people struggle to choose between taking a shower or a bath. It is important to know which is better for your health and why, reports Byrdie.
Pros and cons of baths
Dermatologist Kseniya Kobets explained that a clean bath is crucial for health. If it is not thoroughly cleaned, you expose yourself to serious risks. In particular, sitting in dirty water can cause infection.
Taking a bath requires more water than a shower. The amount of water needed depends on the size of the bath. However, if you compare a five-minute shower with filling a standard-size bath, the shower wins in terms of water efficiency.
Moreover, baths can benefit your skin by adding products that moisturize, cleanse, or relax muscles. This includes bath salts and essential oils.
You will unlikely want to get into a bath before it is filled. This makes bathing take more time. As a result, a bath is a great idea for the evening but less convenient for starting the day, especially if you need to leave the house quickly.
Taking a bath can also aid in weight loss. A hot bath is particularly helpful if you add sea salt or any relaxing or metabolism-boosting essential oils.
Salt baths are excellent for weight loss because the salt "draws out" excess fluid from the body and provides a great draining effect. It reduces swelling and stimulates the weight loss process by enhancing blood microcirculation.
What to know about shower cabins
Medical doctor Amy Wechsler explained that taking a shower is quick, meaning bacteria and fungi have less time to reach your body.
Overall, a shower is better because sitting in a water bath can dry out your skin. Therefore, you would need to add various products to the water.
The skin barrier can be disrupted after bathing in a bath (especially in the case of eczema), so it is important to moisturize your skin immediately.
As for bacteria and fungi, if you plan to take a bath, it is better to clean it first.
Earlier, we reported on how to prevent skin aging without expensive treatments.
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