How to wash properly

We all love the feeling of cleanliness and freshness after water treatments - whether it's a mandatory shower in the morning, helping us wake up, or a relaxing bath for the night. Our specialists will tell you how to wash properly to ensure the maximum effect of taking a bath and restore strength after a long work day or a week.

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Than to wash in a shower and a bathroom?

Depending on the type of water treatment, you can use the following:

• toilet soap;
• gel or shower cream( preferably with a neutral PH level);
• Cleansing Foam or Facial Gel;
• body scrub;
• bath foam;
• sea salt( 250 grams per bath);
• baking soda;
• aromatic oils;
• table salt( 250 g per bath);
• medicinal herbs( chamomile, mint, needles, eucalyptus leaves, etc.);
• cream or body lotion;

• bath sponge or sponge;
• pumice for removing coarse skin;
• brush;
• soft towel.

Important! When you visit the bath you will also need a broom.

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How should I wash myself in the shower?

It would seem that the question is rather trivial. Water procedures are an integral part of self-care. Since childhood we have been accustomed to completely automatically perform these very simple actions. But science does not stand still, and even in terms of personal hygiene there are specific recommendations. So, try to follow a few simple tips:

1. Every day, in the morning and in the evening, take a warm, but not hot, shower. High temperature water over-dry the skin. In order to accelerate the awakening in the morning, a contrast shower is allowed.
2. Try to keep this procedure for no more than 20 minutes. Too long washing leads to dehydration, expands the pores and can provoke the appearance of a vascular network on the surface of the skin.
3. Use a soft sponge - too stiff sponges injure the skin, they should not be used more than once a week.
4. Do not wash daily with shower gels. If the skin is oily and can not do without them - choose mostly neutral remedies and thoroughly wash them off. Do not forget that these are all the same chemicals and they are aggressively showing themselves in relation to skin integuments. For owners of dry or sensitive skin - preferably soap of natural origin.
5. About once a week, use body scrubs to remove dead cells from the surface of the skin and prevent it from peeling off.
6. Be sure to dry yourself with a towel, paying special attention to the areas under the armpits, between the toes and the inguinal area to protect yourself from the occurrence of fungi. Remember that a moist environment is ideal for the emergence and development of various kinds of harmful microorganisms.
7. After the shower, apply a moisturizing lotion or cream on the skin.
8. Take a bath 1 -2 times a week.

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How to wash in a bath?

You can choose at least 3 options for yourself - hot, warm or cold bath:

• Hot baths - with a water temperature of 37 to 40 degrees stimulate blood circulation, relax muscles and blood vessels. Take them can be no more than 5 minutes to avoid excessive stress on the heart.
• Warm( up to 37 degrees) - relax and soothe the nervous system, promote a sound sleep. Time of reception - 15 minutes.
• Cold( up to 20 degrees) normalizes the cardiovascular system, improves skin tone and firmness. Take it within 5 minutes.

To benefit from this water treatment, follow these guidelines:

1. In the evening, before going to bed, take a warm bath.
2. Before this, it is advisable to wash in the shower and cleanse the skin with soap, gel or scrub.
3. Do not immerse yourself in the bath too deep, the water should reach the breast level.
4. Coarse skin areas on the soles of the feet and elbows are easily removed with volcanic pumice or a special brush.
5. For the bath, you can use all kinds of additives:

• Bath foam - gives a pleasant smell;
• Aromatic oils - tone and soften the skin, make it smooth;
• Salt - cleanses pores( 250g per bath);
• Baking soda - soothes the skin and protects it from dryness;
• Sea salt - eliminates rashes, relieves fatigue( 250g per bath);
• Medicinal herbs - have a complex effect.

Important! Bath foam is not a detergent, to cleanse the skin use other drugs. Aromatic oils should be used with caution to persons prone to allergic reactions.

After taking a bath:

1. Wipe your face and body with ice cubes.
2. Rub the skin with a towel.
3. Apply emollient cream.
4. Relax - lie down for 20-30 minutes.

How to prepare bath infusions?

To obtain a healing and tonic effect, add decoctions of medicinal herbs to the water. Use the following recipes:

1. Option 1:
   1. Take 250g of dry medicinal herbs( chamomile, sage, string, nettle, mint, linden color, birch leaf or kidneys, arnica, yarrow).
   2. Pour into a saucepan.
   3. Fill with 1 liter of boiling water.
   4. Put on a slow fire.
   5. Incubate for 10 minutes.
   6. Pour the broth into the bath.
2. Option 2:
   1. Take 250g of needles, mint grass, eucalyptus leaves, rosemary.
   2. Pour 1 liter of boiling water.
   3. Soak on the melting fire for 10-15 minutes.
   4. Add the broth to the bath.
3. Option 3:
   1. Take 200-250 g of petals of jasmine or roses.
   2. Fill with 1 liter of boiling water.
   3. Leave it for 5-10 minutes.
   4. Pour into the full bath.

Important! If there are no medicinal herbs at home, pour lemon or orange peel on boiling water, insist for 3 minutes and add to the bath. An invigorating effect is guaranteed!

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How should I wash myself in a bath?

No matter how comfortable you feel at home in the bath, a real wellness effect gives a visit to the bath. For some fans, weekly visits to the bath with friends are a real tradition. Most often - it's a Russian bath, because it is most useful for the body.

When going to go there with friends or family, use some general rules:

1. Do not wash before visiting the bath.
2. The total time spent there should be about 2 hours.
3. To get started, go to the therma for 5-7 minutes.
4. Before you take a seat on the shelf, treat it with a scraper, disinfectant and pour on boiling water several times.
5. Take the bottom shelf for 1-2 minutes, then go higher.
6. Repeat the procedure for the shelf.
7. Between breaks, take breaks in 15-20 minutes.
8. At this time you can visit the pool or take a cold shower.
9. Wash with soap and washcloth preferably after the third set.
10. Washcloths, brooms and other used bathing equipment - individual means. Collective use of them is unacceptable.
11. Wash sponges before use with detergent and rinse with boiling water.
12. Any broom( birch, oak, linden or coniferous) should be changed every time you visit a bath.
13. Do not drink alcoholic beverages, it is better to use herbal teas or kvass.
14. Before leaving the bath, in about 2-3 minutes, pour onto a ladle of water with a few drops of essential oil. The therapeutic effect is achieved by mixing the drops with steam. Thus the airways are cleared.

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Useful advices

• Wash should be regular: 1-2 times a day take a shower, 1-2 times a week - a bath or once a week visit the bath( if possible).
• Choose preferably soft detergents - gels with neutral pH or natural soap.
• Use them as needed. Soap or a shower cream should be used: 2-3 times a week - for dry and sensitive skin, 3-4 times for those with normal skin, daily for people with oily skin.
• Observe the rules of personal hygiene when visiting public places( saunas, saunas).
• Persons who suffer from hypertension or cardiovascular diseases should be better off from going to the bath. In any case, a doctor's consultation is necessary.

We hope that our tips on how to bathe properly in the bathroom, shower and bath will help you relax, strengthen your health and get a real pleasure from the water procedures.