What is it that people from the south will gradually fall in love with after they come to the north? There is a high probability that it is a bath in the north. If the bathhouse in the north does not have a bath service, it will make people feel unbelievable. It just couldn’t be more comfortable to take a quick shower after a full body of sweat.
But Xiao Wang, who was just transferred to work in the north, disagreed. After work that day, a few colleagues met to take a bath, and Xiao Wang even went into the bathroom for a long time. Psychological work: “Everyone is taking a bath in the same room, I’m embarrassed.” He couldn’t help but persuade his colleagues repeatedly. After experiencing a rubbing bath, he was hooked, but he raised a question: “He rubbed a bath in the south. I never feel like I have mud, but when I rub it here, it is mud, what is the mud that is rubbed down?”
Xiao Wang’s problem is also big Most people’s question, What exactly is the mud that gets rubbed off in the shower? Is it just plain mud?
What is the black mud rubbed in the bath
First of all, let’s make it clear that the black mud rubbed in the bath is not our common mud, it is composed of other substances Yes, there are mainly the following types:
Grease, dander
The mud sticks rubbed out of the bath in life are not real mud, most of them belong to oil and dander produced by the body’s metabolism, as well as sweat mixed with airborne dust and bacterial mites excreted by the body, also It can be regarded as some junk matter in the body.
If the living environment is relatively dirty, these dust and dirt will adhere to the skin, which usually does not show any performance, but When the temperature is high in the bath, when rubbing the skin, These little mud sticks will appear.
You may find that some people have more mud sticks on their bodies, while others have less. This is related to their living habits. Generally, they like to eat greasy food and usually People who don’t like to exercise will have more “mud” on their bodies, mostly because such people are more humid.
The appearance of mud sticks means that the body is in a normal metabolic state, so there is no need to worry.
There are also sweat stains. Some people will say that they don’t like to sweat, or they rarely sweat, but in fact sweating has been going on silently, no matter whether you move or not. Immobility and even slight changes in body temperature and mood can cause sweating, but the slight change is not perceived.
Mites
In addition to dust and greasy dander, there are mites in the mud sticks. The mites are A very tiny animal with a body size generally below 0.5 mm. There are all kinds of anti-mite products on the market. Many people will mention the discoloration of “mites” and think that mites must be completely removed. But in fact, except for newborn babies, there are millions of mites on everyone’s body. Every human body has millions of mites. There may be 5-7 mites in every pore.
The mites are all over the body, can it be completely removed? The answer is no. No matter what you do in your daily life, you cannot can’t completely clean the mites in the pores. They are also widely distributed in many dark corners, carpets, mattresses and pillows. Commonly used quilts, clothes and towels are full of mites, which can be said to be everywhere. Don’t underestimate this little bug, the corpses, secretions and excretions of the mites are allergens, which can cause allergic dermatitis, asthma, bronchitis and other diseases, seriously endangering the human body healthy.
Since it cannot be completely removed, is it helpless to deal with mites? The answer is also no, mites are sensitive to light, so you can wash the quilt more often in daily life, which can effectively reduce the appearance of mites. Similarly, the mud that people rub off when they take a bath also contains mites, so after taking a bath, people will feel that the skin is very delicate and comfortable. In addition, in daily life, if you are allergic to mites, you must seek medical attention in time.
In summary, the mud rubbed off during the bath is not really mud, and it is normal to have mud sticks when rubbing the bath. So, some may be curious, what will the mud strips look like under the microscope?
The appearance of mud strips under the microscope
The grease, dander and mites just mentioned are just some common components in mud. The metabolism of the human body is a very huge process. The real face of the mud stick cannot be seen clearly with the naked eye, and the help of a microscope is needed at this time. Then what is the shape of the black mud under the microscope?
After magnifying the black mud 100 times under a microscope, you will observe some strangely shaped debris inside. If you look closely, you can also see some human body hair, as well as some oil secretions and dust. Most of those debris are humans. The stratum corneum on the skin.
The stratum corneum is the outermost part of the human epidermis and consists primarily of 10 to 20 layers of flat, dead cells without nuclei. These dead cells slough off When the stratum corneum occurs, the undifferentiated cells in the basal layer will pile up to form a new stratum corneum, which will continue to metabolize. It can be said that the stratum corneum is like a natural protective layer of the skin, protecting the skin.
Since the stratum corneum is metabolized, can rubbing the stratum corneum off when taking a bath can help to speed up the metabolism?
It should be noted that it is not recommended to use too much force when rubbing the bath, because if the stratum corneum is too thin, the protective effect on the skin will be weakened, and the skin’s immunity will be correspondingly Some mild stimuli such as ultraviolet rays and pollen can cause allergic reactions on the skin, so it is also important to grasp the strength when rubbing the bath and cleaning the skin.After rubbing the skin with your fingers, you can hear the “squeak” This means that the scrubbing force can be moderately reduced.
It is recommended to gently scrub with a soft sponge dipped in shower gel when taking a bath. Use a bath towel to rub the area.
After knowing the composition of the mud sticks, is it more energetic to take a bath, so what should I pay attention to when taking a bath?
Precautions for taking a bath
Both in winter or summer, it is a good choice to relieve fatigue, but you also need to pay attention to the following when taking a bath and bathing matter.
The temperature should not be too high. Many people like to bathe in hot water in winter, thinking that it will relieve fatigue and be more comfortable. But whether in hot summer or winter when the temperature is too low, it is recommended that the water temperature should be around 38 degrees when taking a bath. When the temperature is too high, the skin will be dehydrated. Adding a bath at this time is not only harmful to the skin, but also It is easy to cause shortness of breath or even fainting.
Not too long. With the improvement of family conditions, many people have installed bathtubs in their homes. After exhaustion, they are used to staying in the warm environment of the bathtub for a long time. But this is a safety hazard. When taking a bath, a large amount of water vapor will be generated, which will prevent the air from circulating, and the warm environment will dilate the capillaries and reduce the blood flow to the brain, which is more likely to cause hypoxia.
Choose a comfortable bath towel, some people choose a harder texture because they are worried that they will not be clean when bathing And rough bath towels. The surface of the towel that is too rough will directly damage the skin, and the stratum corneum of the human skin will be damaged, which will easily lead to skin sensitivity and redness. Therefore, when choosing a bath towel, don’t be obsessed with roughness and hard texture, and choose a relatively soft but applicable one.
The environment should not be too closed, Taking a bath is a very personal thing. But whether you are taking a bath or rubbing a shower, it is best to leave a little gap in the bathroom or open a small opening in the window, which can effectively increase the air circulation, especially when rubbing a shower will prolong the bathing time, and it needs ventilation.
Change the towel frequently. Many people use the towel for a year or more because it doesn’t break easily and doesn’t look dirty. The rubable bath towel is a textile product. Its function is to take away the dirt on the skin. These dirt is not easy to be removed from the bath towel. It should be cleaned frequently after use. It is best to do four or five. Replace once a month.
When the bath towel is not in use, hang it on the balcony and keep it dry, just said that the dirt attached to the bath towel is not easy to remove , In fact, not only dirt, but also many bacteria will adhere to the bath towel. Many people are accustomed to drying their towels in the bathroom after taking a shower, but the environment in the bathroom is too humid, and it is close to the toilet, so there will be more bacteria. Therefore, when the bath towel is not in use, it is the best choice to wash it and dry it in a dry and ventilated place.
Do not share a bath towel with other people, not even between relatives. Bath towels come in direct contact with the skin, and if a person in the family has an infectious disease, the person who shares the bath towel with him is at risk of being infected. Even if there is no infectious disease at home, the direct contact of the bath towel with the skin will also bring the risk of spreading bacteria, so it is best to use the bath towel separately.
To sum up, the mud rubbed off in the bath is not real mud, and there are many precautions when rubbing the bath. If you have any bad rubbing habits, please correct them.
Thank you for reading this article while you are busy. I hope my words can give you some health knowledge, help you stay away from unhealthy lifestyles, and pass on more positive energy, so that a healthy and safe life accompanies everyone.
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