Is Your Shower Damaging Your Skin?

It turns out your shower temperature could be damaging your skin. According to experts, your shower should only be lukewarm as using scalding water could harm your skin. In fact, you should keep it under 43 degrees Celsius. Dermatologist Sejal Shah, M.D., told Women’s Health Magazine: “Hot water strips the skin of its natural oils leading to dry, itchy skin and eventually eczema.” He added: “Similarly, hot water can strip the hair of its natural oils, causing it to be drier, and if you colour your hair, it can cause the colour to fade faster.” Apparently long showers at lower temperatures can also dry out your skin.