26/04/2024
A Russian doctor named overlooked body parts when taking a shower
Cosmetologist Anchikova: people often lose sight of earlobes when taking a shower
Ekaterina Anchikova, a Russian cosmetologist and dermatovenerologist for the d'Alba cosmetics brand, named the overlooked body parts when taking a shower. The corresponding comment was made available to .
First of all, the medic drew attention to the earlobes and the ear space. According to her, horn scales often accumulate in this place. A large number of them can lead to dermatitis and early wrinkles. "Especially those who like to apply a lot of foundation on their face suffer from this. The fact is that during the evening washing, the remnants of decorative cosmetics and cleansers unknowingly "merge" into this area. This is how a thick layer of a mixture of chemical components and sebum is gradually formed," Anchikova explained.
In addition, the expert noted the armpits. In many people, with age or overweight, the folds in this part of the body become larger and deeper. If they are not thoroughly rinsed, a fungal infection may develop. She also mentioned the harmful effects of deodorants. "If a person washes less than once a day or takes a shower daily, but quickly, then the skin of the armpits suffers from the toxic effects of aluminum salts included in the deodorant," the specialist warned.
Among other things, it turned out that many people forget to wash their navel and the space between their toes. In the first case, ignoring this area on the body can lead to the appearance of pus, and in the second — mycosis
Also, when taking a shower, the neck and the back of the head are most often missed. "A peculiar cocktail of perfumes, cream, h***y scales, lint from clothes, sweat and sebum is found here. And given that the skin on the neck is thin, we instinctively try not to rub it much when washing, and as a result we get premature flabbiness, decreased elasticity and wrinkles," Anchikova explained and advised using products with softer components in the composition for washing.
In conclusion, the interlocutor of the publication recalled the ankles, which need to be cleaned with scrubs and peels. "Most of us have rough, thick skin here, which often shows signs of hyperkeratosis (increased keratinization)," she clarified.