【Laiwo Medical: Knowledge Sharing】Is taking a shower in winter getting drier and drier? Don't blame the weather anymore, the problem lies here!
Publish Date： 2025/11/21
As soon as Xiaoxue arrived, the winter in the north and south finally had a unified 'cold attitude'. Fine snowflakes drift from the north, while cold winds blow through the cracks in the south. At this moment, the most anticipated thing is to take a comfortable hot bath, where the warmth spreads throughout the body, the coldness is dispelled, and the accumulated fatigue of the day seems to melt away.
But this comfort didn't last long, and awkward things came knocking at my door: as soon as I took off my autumn pants, static electricity "crackled" and flakes flew down, creating an "artificial snowfall"; My back itched inexplicably, and the more I scratched, the more I couldn't stop, leaving red marks in the blink of an eye; My arms and calves are dry and tight, rough and dry to the touch, like old tree bark that has lost moisture... What's going on here?
These misconceptions may be stealing moisture from your skin
Misconception 1: The hotter the water temperature, the more it relieves fatigue
The moment when hot water pours on the body in the cold winter can indeed take away fatigue. But hot water above 40 ℃ may wash away the natural "protective film" (sebum membrane) on the surface of your skin.
Misconception 2: The longer the bathing time, the more relaxed it is
Enjoying a moment of warmth in the bathroom is understandable, but after more than 15 minutes, the "natural moisturizing factor" on the surface of the skin will quietly dissipate, and the barrier of the stratum corneum that could lock in moisture will also be damaged. As a result, problems such as dry and itchy skin are more likely to come knocking on the door. ?
Misconception 3: Clean the skin like polishing furniture
If the "dry and tight" state after taking a shower is considered a clean standard, it is actually a disaster for the skin. Whether using strong cleaning products or relying on physical friction with towels or bath towels, protective oils will be washed away, leading to a decrease in the skin's ability to lock in water and a weakened defense function.
Save your winter skin
Short term warm water: Adjust the water temperature to 38-40 ℃ slightly above body temperature, and control the entire bathing process within 10 minutes
Gentle and gentle: Use gentle shower gel as much as possible, and after taking a shower, gently press and absorb moisture with a soft towel
Timely moisturizing: Within 3 minutes after washing and drying the body, apply moisturizing products as soon as possible while the skin is still moist
Dry skin in winter, don't just blame the weather anymore! Laiwo Medical reminds you that what truly affects the condition of the skin are often the small details that we overlook. Therefore, it is important to learn to listen to the needs of the skin and take care of them in the right way in order to bid farewell to the problem of dryness and itching and cultivate smooth and good skin!
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