Showers vs. Baths: What Does Your Skin Prefer?
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Tailor your bodycare routine according to your skin’s needs.
Baths and showers are both part of most people’s daily hygiene routines. Most mornings, a shower is often the most effective way to get your day started, but we all know the unbeatable feeling of sinking into a warm bath after a long day or week. The question is: is one better than the other? Well, it ultimately depends on your needs and what you hope to get out of your bodycare ritual.
The Winner: Shower
Showers often provide a more effective means of cleansing compared to baths. The continuous flow of water in a shower allows for better rinsing of dirt, sweat, and impurities from the skin's surface. Showers are also typically quicker, encouraging you to maintain a consistent ritual without dedicating time to soaking in a bathtub. This makes them a convenient option for daily use.
Expert Tip: Consider adding a few seconds of cold water to the end of your shower. Cold water exposure helps tighten pores and lock in moisture.
The Winner: Bath
Soaking in warm water allows the skin to absorb moisture, softening it and making it easier to remove dead skin cells. Physical exfoliation with a body polish like the Brown Sugar Body Polish Exfoliator can help you easily buff away dry skin after soaking. While showers offer a quick cleanse, baths provide an opportunity to incorporate more advanced self-care rituals, such as exfoliation and massage, to promote nourishment and hydration.
Expert Tip: While a hot bath can be enticing, extremely hot water can strip the skin of its natural oils, leading to dryness, discomfort, or even skin irritation. Warm baths can offer the same soothing experience.
Many showers often come equipped with adjustable shower heads with various settings, such as a gentle mist or invigorating jets that can apply pressure to skin and help boost circulation. This versatility allows you to customize your cleansing experience, tailoring it to your skin’s needs and preferences. Pair it with an invigorating scent like Hesperides Grapefruit Body Wash to revitalize and hydrate the skin.
Expert Tip: Consider adding a shower filter to your shower head; it may remove harmful contaminants and chemicals commonly found in unfiltered tap water.
Soaking in warm water allows the skin to absorb essential minerals and nutrients from bath additives such as our Sake Bath soak, which can aid in purifying the skin.
Baths also create a calming environment that encourages relaxation, helping to alleviate muscle tension. Stress can negatively impact skin health, so taking time to unwind can help minimize this. This holistic approach makes baths not only a treat for the body but also a powerful ritual for a feeling of general well-being.
Expert Tip: Keep your soaks between 15 and 30 minutes to allow the skin to fully absorb the beneficial properties of the warm water and any additives without stripping it of natural oils.
To maintain a balance of effectiveness and indulgence, consider a shower daily and bath once or twice a week as part of a more extensive bodycare ritual. Whatever your preference or schedule, you can support your skin with fresh’s rejuvenating collection of bath and shower gels. Our multifunctional formulas serve as a body wash and hand wash, and come in a variety of scents, including Sugar Lychee Body & Hand Wash for an invigorating citrus and Lily Jasmine Body & Hand Wash for an alluring floral.
Each scented cleansing gel is formulated with vitamins C and E to nourish, soften, and protect your skin and glycerin to attract and retain moisture for long-lasting comfort and hydration. Smoothing and revitalizing, these pH-balanced gel formulas infuse the skin with the scent of your choice, optimizing both your bath and shower care rituals.
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