10 Shower Habits That You’ve Been Doing Wrong Your Whole Life

10 Shower Habits That You’ve Been Doing Wrong Your Whole Life

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By Phil Mutz, writer at LittleThings

If you’re anything like me, taking a long, hot shower can be one of the best parts of the day. Whether using it to start the morning or taking one before bed, it can be quite relaxing to enjoy a steamy rinse.

However, I had no idea that the way I’ve been showering may actually be doing me more harm than good.

Dermatologist Dr. Patricia Farris tells Grandparents.com, “As you grow older, your oil glands poop out on you, so you’re much more prone to dry skin. You have to adjust your bathing habits accordingly.”

And not only that, but you may have to adjust your bathing habits to prevent doing damage to your hair as well.

Scroll through below for an exclusive list of bad bathroom habits that finally answers the question: Am I showering wrong?

I’d heard that showering too long or washing my hair every day could be bad for me, but some of these were downright surprising. Who knew I should be cranking up the cold water right before hopping out?

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