Taking a shower allows time to rejuvenate and feel, once again, that all is right with the world — or at least, all is right with you. There’s really no better feeling than being squeaky clean!
But depending on what you use to scrub yourself, you might not be as squeaky as you think.
If you’re like many people, you use a nylon mesh bath puff to lather up, but you might actually be making things grosser. A lot grosser.
If you're using old shower puffs, it's time to toss them in the trash. It's not that they're bad beauty products; in fact, they might work too well.
Those nylon mesh shower puffs exfoliate just fine. They slough off layer after layer of dead skin cells.
That creates the perfect breeding ground for all sorts of gross (and potentially damaging) bacteria.
You can pick one up from any good beauty supply shop.
If you're really adventurous, you can even grow and dry your own. Imagine an infinite supply of free bath accessories!
That makes them easier to rinse clean after each use. If they start to smell, though, you definitely want to get a new one.
Again, they can still trap dead skin cells. But they're also packed with enzymes that help keep them clean. In a pinch, you can even microwave them to kill off whatever's living in those nooks and crannies.
Wash cloths are more durable than any loofah, and they're easy to throw into the wash.
If you want a no-maintenance way to stay clean and healthy, a fine bar soap is your best bet.
But no matter which one you choose, be sure to replace it when it starts to seem worn out!
