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How to Take a Shower. You probably take a shower almost every day. You might as well
do it right. You will need A natural-bristle body brush A loofah Soap or body wash A bath
towel Moisturizer A sauna Rosemary oil A pH-balanced cleanser and a 100% egyptian cotton bath towel.
Step 1. Before showering, rub your skin with a natural-bristle body brush to loosen dead
skin. Start at your feet and brush upward. Step 2. Adjust the water to a warm temperature;
very hot water dries out the skin. If you have access to a sauna, spend five minutes
beforehand working up a sweat to open your pores. Step 3. Wash your hair first and body
last. Scrubbing strips your skin of some of its natural oils -- after which you don't
want it exposed to harsh, hot water for long. Step 4. Lather up a loofah with the cleanser
of your choice. Because it dries completely between uses, it's less likely to attract
bacteria than a washcloth. Plus, it exfoliates your skin. If you have dry or sensitive skin,
use a pH-balanced cleanser. Step 5. Scrub your body from top to bottom, in that order.
You want the dirt to head down the drain! Add rosemary oil to your loofah and rub any
dimply areas. Fluid retention contributes to cellulite, and rosemary is a natural diuretic.
Step 6. Give your body a five-second blast of cold water right before you turn off the
water; it improves circulation and helps tighten skin. Step 7. _Gently_ pat yourself dry with
a bath towel; you don't want to rub away your skin's natural oils. Towels made of 100% Egyptian
cotton are stronger, softer, and more absorbent than those made of other fabrics. Step 8.
For better absorption, apply moisturizer while your skin is still damp. Did you know The
average shower in the United States lasts 8.2 minutes.