Beware of this object you use on a daily basis. A dermatologist explains why it is best to part with it.
Beware of appearances … This sentence also concerns hygiene products. Among them, an object that may be in your shower right now. We warn you: once you have read this article, the latter will go directly to the trash.
“This is something you will never find at home as a dermatologist”writes the health professional Leena Ramani (known under the pseudo @leenaderm) on an Instagram video. Before you reveal it, it is important to know why it is recommended to part with it. First, according to the dermatologist, it is a nest with bacteria and mold. For what ? Because these objects remain in a humid and warm environment. Then they can be very abrasive for your skin and thus worsen eczema, acne or rosacea if you are subject to it. Finally, they do not clean the body properly. Yes, yes, we are talking about shower flowers. They are rarely washed or replaced, which can cause poor hygiene. Which would be a shame after a good shower or a good bath.
“What can we use instead?”can be read in the comments. It must be said that this information surprises many people. Leena Ramani did not do things by halves: she lists all possible alternatives to shower flowers. For example, you can use a soft and freshly cleaned toilet glove (without rubbing too hard). A silicone brush because it dries faster and attaches the skin less. A cleaning product containing chemical exfoliation: it can thus eliminate dead skins without rubbing, as would a shower flower. And finally, an inexpensive and simple technique, your hand and a soft cleanser.
We understand if that disappoints you. In addition to being practical, these shower flowers are so pretty! But as we often say, hygiene above all. So, do we keep or throw?
