The video explains the art of taking a shower properly, emphasizing that once daily is sufficient to prevent skin dryness or odor buildup. It recommends lukewarm water to avoid drying out the skin and suggests starting with hair care, using shampoo only on the roots and conditioner on the ends. While conditioning, it's a good time to clean armpits with castile soap. After hair care, one should wash their face before the body to prevent acne from product residue. For body cleaning, bar soap is preferred over body wash for its thoroughness and less waste. Exfoliation should be done once or twice a week with either physical or chemical exfoliants, depending on skin sensitivity. Shaving is best done with conditioner instead of shaving cream. The video also highlights often-missed areas like behind ears and under nails and recommends cleaning feet last due to standing in washed-off oils during the shower. The overall message is that a proper shower routine can improve hygiene and skin health.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Most people shower twice a day, but this can dry out the skin, especially for those with sensitive skin.
2. Showering once every three to four days can lead to a buildup of oil, bacteria, sweat, and germs on the skin.
3. The recommended frequency of showering is once a day, and the best time to shower is at night.
4. Lukewarm water is the recommended temperature for showering, as hot water can dry out the skin and cold water is not as effective.
5. The first thing to clean in the shower is the hair, starting with shampooing the roots and scalp.
6. Conditioner should be applied from the mid-length of the hair to the ends and left in for two to three minutes.
7. While conditioning the hair, it's a good time to clean the armpits using diluted castile soap.
8. The armpits should be cleaned without using a washcloth or loofah to avoid harboring bacteria.
9. After washing the hair, it should be put up in a claw clip to prevent body soap from getting on the hair.
10. The face should be washed before washing the body to prevent oils and makeup from running down the body.
11. Bar soap is not necessarily a breeding ground for bacteria and can be a good option for washing the body.
12. Exfoliation can help remove dead skin cells and prevent clogged pores, but it's not necessary to exfoliate every day.
13. Physical exfoliants work immediately, but can be abrasive, while chemical exfoliants take longer to work but are gentler on the skin.
14. Shaving with conditioner and a razor can help smooth out the skin and prevent acne.
15. The area under the nails can harbor a lot of germs and bacteria and should be cleaned with a nail brush and castile soap.
16. The feet should be cleaned last, using soap and a foot scrub to remove dead skin cells.
17. A foot scrub can be used to remove dead skin cells from the feet, especially for those who get calluses.