It's cold, the doctor shows the best way to take a shower.

After a long day at work, especially in chilly weather, many people enjoy relaxing in a hot bath.

Although hot water feels pleasant, a new report published by The New York Times notes that it can cause problems for skin and hair, according to the health news site Best Life.

According to Dr. Trinidad Montero-Vilchez, an internationally award-winning dermatologist working at the University Hospital of Virgen de las Nieves in Granada, Spain, excessively high temperatures damage the skin's protective barrier, making it more prone to dryness and irritation.

After a long day at work, many people enjoy relaxing in a hot bath.

The doctor explained that hot water causes the skin's lipids, including ceramides and fatty acids, to lose their structure. When this barrier weakens, the skin becomes more prone to allergies and irritation, and therefore, unable to retain water or moisture. This is the result of a study she conducted herself in 2022.

In a study published in the medical journal Journal of Clinical Medicine , doctors and authors found that hot water has a much stronger impact on the skin than cold water. Hot showers weaken the skin barrier, raise the pH level, and cause redness. The skin also becomes drier due to a lack of moisture and water retention.

In addition, hot water can strip away the natural oils that help "keep hair moisturized and protected," says dermatologist Elika Hoss, associate professor of dermatology at the Mayo Clinic (USA).

To protect your hair and skin, it's best to take a warm bath.

Take warm baths and avoid hot baths every day.

Dr. Peter Bailey, a family physician working in the US, advises: The ideal water temperature for showering is between 36.5 and 40 degrees Celsius. This is the optimal temperature range to maintain comfort and body temperature, while washing away sweat, dirt, and bacteria.

In addition, temperatures outside this range can pose risks of low blood pressure, dizziness, heart rhythm problems, and even hypothermia.

You should take a quick shower in a short amount of time.

Dr. Lauren Ploch, a dermatologist at the American Academy of Dermatology, notes that patients with atopic dermatitis or very dry skin should shower for a maximum of 5 minutes. Shower quickly; avoid standing in the water for too long.

However, hot baths also have some benefits, such as improved blood circulation, muscle relaxation, calming the mind, reducing stress, and promoting better sleep quality, according to the American Sleep Foundation Amerisleep.

Dr. Victoria Barbosa, associate professor of dermatology at the University of Chicago (USA), says that while hot baths have many benefits, they are not good for the skin.

Instead, take warm showers and avoid hot showers every day, she said.

To help retain moisture, experts also recommend gently patting dry (instead of rubbing the entire body with a towel) and applying just enough moisturizer within minutes of drying, according to Best Life.

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