While everyone knows how useful a cold shower is for the body, at this time of year, when it reminds of the cold water to become fleshy. A dermatologist at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Melissa Piliang, shows what is the ideal water temperature to use in the shower.
According to her, the ideal temperature is 44-45 (44.4) degrees Celsius. She says that this temperature is enough to remove environmental impurities and body bacteria.
The warm water coming out of the shower can go up to 60 degrees Celsius - a temperature the body can endure, but that is too hot, according to doctors. Of course, to see the water temperature, you need a thermometer under the shower to get an accurate reading. But for that, Dr. Piliang says the water should be warm enough, but not hot enough to withstand it.
It is important not to use hot water so as to flush your skin, because it also damages its protective layer: it also keeps the skin hydrated, â?explains Dr. Piliang for the Wall Street Journal.
She explains that the protective layer of skin melts if the water is at a temperature higher than 44-45 degrees Celsius.
She also adds that age is another factor that affects the water temperature in the shower. The protective layer of younger people is replaced faster than that of older people. By washing with very hot water, the skin can dry faster, it can get irritated, but it can also become dehydrated.
The next time you take a shower, keep in mind the temperature of 44-45 degrees Celsius.
