is taking a hot shower good or bad? i heard it dries out the skin. removes natural oils from your body.
second question..why is it why...when i shower in hot water...like in my back..its so sensitive it feels good..its like having an orgasm on my back..and when i turn the hot water to crazy hot water it cant handle it no more. why what is that?
2006-08-29 03:17:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Hot water will generally open your pores (which is why its best for shaving) and thus oils will wash out. If you don't want your skin to dry out, before you exit the shower, wash yourself in cool water for about a minute to close the pores back up.
Afterwords, lightly pat your skin with a towel so your not sopping wet but you aren't dry either. Then apply some lotion on your body.
About the second question:
My guess its because of the nerve endings on your back. The same reason why getting your back scratched feels really good. However because the water is crazy hot, your body is in pain because its signaling to you that its getting burned from the heat.
2006-08-29 03:33:52 · answer #1 · answered by topaz989_mc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well showering is good but showering too often will dry out your skin. When your hair builds up oils it is actually good for it.
Secondly I think the water on your back feels differently because that skin is not used to touching. It is more sensitive than say your arms.
2006-08-29 03:21:57 · answer #2 · answered by Kamunyak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My doctor said that taking a hot shower raises the histamine levels in the skin and that causes breakouts. I was having body acne issues for a while. Since going to lukewarm (my preference changes depending on season and time of day), my skin feels better and is clearer.
Plus you save on your utility bill if you cool it down a bit. Once you get used to it, hotter water is uncomfortable.
2006-08-29 03:24:19 · answer #3 · answered by Lori A 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have answered the first question on your own. If you take HOT shower always use lotion or something to replace the moisture.
THe answer to you second question is Check your hot water heater thermostat. Turn it down below 120 degress.
2006-08-29 04:32:41 · answer #4 · answered by rea4154 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1st question hot water is bad because it can scald your skin and you can get burned
2nd question you cant handle it because your body isnt used to the hot water yet
2006-08-30 19:17:39 · answer #5 · answered by Tidalwave4us 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NEVER take a shower unless you want to interact with other human beings
2006-08-29 03:21:21 · answer #6 · answered by Snarktopus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i love hot water to since its cold here in oz. just feels so relaxed and it warms up ur body
2006-08-29 03:23:26 · answer #7 · answered by favsweetcake 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Additionally, showering removes germs and unpleasant odors.
2006-08-29 03:25:58 · answer #8 · answered by daca_moracca 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
noooo never make the water too hot. its true that it will dry ur skin and make u itch so much ur skin start crackin. it happened to me. i used to make it so hot (in winter) cuz i love hot water and thats wat happened to me. ouch
2006-08-29 03:25:35 · answer #9 · answered by ▲▼ßððĝiз▼▲ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋