I heard that the fumes from the shower are bad. and that its not good to breath. is a shower bad for you or not? lol im confused
2006-07-31 08:51:43 · 21 answers · asked by Tay 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
thanks for the answers.. i didnt think they were but i wanted to know.. =D
2006-07-31 08:57:16 · update #1
umm.. i do take showers.. lol i was just wondering
2006-07-31 08:59:32 · update #2
I've heard that, too. Of course we all take showers to get clean, but that doesn't make them entirely safe. I found this article online.
"Drinking chlorinated tap water is only part of the problem. More chlorine is absorbed through the skin, and inhaled in the steam from one bath or shower than is taken in from drinking five glasses of tap water. The heat and steam from the shower opens the pores allowing a high rate of absorption of chlorine and other chemicals. Steam from a hot shower can contain up to 20 times the concentration of chlorine as tap water.
The inhalation of chlorine and other chemical vapors are a suspected cause of bronchitis and asthma. A report in the American Journal of Public Health links chlorine to increases in certain types of cancer, skin irritations and asthma and stated that "up to 2/3 of the harmful exposure was due to skin absorption and inhalation of chlorine in shower water."
The U.S. EPA recently stated, "Due to chlorine and showering, virtually every home in America has a detectable level of chloroform gas in the air". Chloroform is strong respiratory irritant."
So you're not crazy; you're right.
2006-07-31 09:04:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymouse 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, showering is good. You clean off the days grime which keeps your pores clean; keeps germs off of you (my friend has ringworm and no love life, we think she got it on the train); and the steam (NOT fumes) is great to loosen up congestion.
Of course, too many too hot showers can dry your skin and hair, so stick to one shower per day in the summer, and you can go down to every other in the winter if you're concerned.
2006-07-31 08:58:03 · answer #2 · answered by G_Elisabeth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Showers are always good. I just had one. Some say that during period its bad to shower and its the most stupid thing I have heard. You should shower when ever you want
2006-07-31 08:59:24 · answer #3 · answered by HarMonia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fumes are from toxic waste. Unless you are showering in a bat of that, then it's bad. Steam from a water shower never hurt anyone. Unless you're sunburnt.
2006-07-31 08:56:53 · answer #4 · answered by CaramelKidsMom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Umm, not unless you're showering in acid rain! Showers are fine for you, they don't make "fumes," just steam.
2006-07-31 08:54:33 · answer #5 · answered by BB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they are not bad for you. Actually if you are sick and have chest congestion, a hot shower can actually help. The steam from the shower can help loosen all the congestion in your chest and nose.
2006-07-31 08:55:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is based on the belief that tap water is no better for you to bathe in that it is to drink. There are actually shower heads and sink faucets on the market now with filters for your bathroom.
2006-07-31 09:00:46 · answer #7 · answered by Pask 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not taking showers will lead to a stinky body and no more friends
2006-07-31 08:55:38 · answer #8 · answered by Patrick L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's really weird...Of course showers are good for you. Youre supposed to take one every day. lol
2006-07-31 08:55:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
noo showers are good for u plz!!! take one u dont want to be stinky and gresy and the steam is just evaporated water nutin wrong with it i promise!!!! good luck and many showers to come =)
2006-07-31 08:59:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋