On a sunny morning, Dr. Zhang's clinic welcomed a special patient – Auntie Li; She is an ordinary housewife who is busy taking care of her family and rarely pays attention to her skin condition; Recently, however, she noticed that her skin had become unusually slippery, which left her confused and uneasy;
Dr. Zhang carefully observed Aunt Li's skin and found that there was no obvious redness, swelling or itching on the surface of her skin, but it was unusually smooth to the touch. He asked Aunt Li about her daily habits, including eating, sleeping, and personal hygiene. Aunt Li told him that she had recently started using a new body wash and that she used a lot of products in every bath;
"Aunt Li, do you think this slippery feeling appeared immediately after taking a bath, or did it take a while?" Dr. Zhang asked;
"Well, I think I felt it shortly after taking a shower;" Aunt Li replied;
Dr. Zhang nodded, he already had a preliminary judgment in his mind; He told Aunt Li that the slippery feeling might not be because she didn't rinse it off, but because some of the ingredients in the body wash formed a protective film on the surface of the skin;
"The surfactants and other chemical ingredients in body washes may also leave a slippery film on the surface of the skin while cleansing the skin; This membrane temporarily locks in moisture, leaving the skin feeling more moisturized and smooth; However, if the film is too thick or left unremoved for a long time, it may feel slippery and even affect the skin's natural breathing. Dr. Zhang explained;
After hearing this, Aunt Li looked a little surprised; She didn't expect that her daily bathing habits would have such an impact on her skin;
"So, what should I do?" Aunt Li asked anxiously;
Dr. Zhang advised Auntie Li to reduce the amount of shower gel she used and rinse her skin thoroughly with water after bathing to ensure that the protective film on the surface of the skin is not too thick. At the same time, he also suggested that Aunt Li choose some bath products with more natural ingredients to reduce skin irritation;
Under Dr. Zhang's guidance, Auntie Li began to adjust her bathing habits; After a few weeks, she was pleasantly surprised to find that her skin was no longer as smooth and more healthy and elastic;
However, just as Aunt Li's skin condition was gradually improving, her neighbor, Aunt Wang, encountered a new problem; Aunt Wang is a retired teacher who has always paid great attention to personal hygiene and takes a shower every day; But recently, she noticed that her skin had become unusually dry and even peeling;
Aunt Wang approached Dr. Zhang and hoped that he could help her solve this problem; Dr. Zhang carefully examined Aunt Wang's skin and found that her skin surface was dry, scaly, and lacked luster; He inquired about Aunt Wang's bathing habits and learned that she used a lot of shower gel every time she took a bath, and the bathing time was very long;
"Aunt Wang, do you like to use hot water when you take a bath?" Dr. Zhang asked;
"Yes, I like to use slightly hot water and it feels cleaner;" Aunt Wang replied;
Dr. Zhang nodded, and he told Aunt Wang that although hot water can make people feel more comfortable, too high a water temperature can destroy the skin's natural barrier, causing skin moisture loss, which can cause dryness and peeling.
"In addition, certain chemicals in body washes can also cause skin irritation, especially in prolonged exposure and high temperatures;" Dr. Zhang went on to explain;
After Aunt Wang heard this, she suddenly realized; She decided to follow Dr. Zhang's advice and adjust her bathing habits, use mild bath products, and control the water temperature and bath time.
With the passage of time, Aunt Wang's skin condition has gradually improved; She is very happy because she has not only solved her own skin problems, but also learned a lot about skin care;
Through these experiences, Dr. Teo has come to realize that skin care is not just a woman's thing, and everyone should take their skin health seriously; He began to promote the correct skin care knowledge in the community, so that more people can understand how to bathe and care for their skin scientifically;
Health tips: Choose bath products that are suitable for your skin type and avoid products with harsh chemicals; Control the temperature of the water in the bath and avoid using overheated water so as not to damage the skin's natural barrier; The bathing time should not be too long to avoid the loss of moisture from the skin; After bathing, moisturizing products can be used appropriately to help the skin lock in moisture; Pay attention to personal hygiene, but do not over-cleanse so as not to disrupt the natural balance of the skin;
When bathing with body wash, the skin becomes slippery, which is actually a normal physiological reaction; Body washes contain surfactants, a chemical that reduces the surface tension between water and oil; When we are in the bath, body wash can help the oil and dirt mix with the water, making it easier to wash off;
However, sometimes we feel that our skin is still slippery after taking a shower, and this is not necessarily because we haven't rinsed it off; This may be because of the residue of the shower gel; When we are in the shower, the body wash will remain on the skin, forming a thin film; This film makes the skin feel slippery; In general, this does not cause much health effect, but if you feel unwell, you can rinse it with water a few more times;
In addition, slippery skin can also be the cause of skin hydration; Body wash usually contains a certain amount of moisturizing ingredients, such as glycerin, hyaluronic acid, etc.; These ingredients help the skin retain moisture, which makes it feel slippery; This is also why some people don't need to use additional body lotion after bathing, as the body wash already provides enough hydration;
However, if the skin often feels slippery and accompanied by other symptoms such as itching, redness and swelling, it may be a symptom of a skin disease such as eczema, dermatitis, etc.; At this time, it is advisable to consult a doctor in order to get the correct diagnosis and treatment;
In general, it is a normal physiological reaction for skin to feel slippery in the shower, usually due to the residual or moisturizing effect of the shower gel; However, if accompanied by other symptoms, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly;