Benefits of bathing for facial skin, and the effects of repeated medium-temperature baths on the whole body and hot and cold baths on the legs.

Bathing

Bathing not only washes away dirt from the body but also leaves the skin smooth and supple. There are many bathing methods, including showering; here we introduce some that are beneficial for facial care.

Take time three times a week to soak in the bathtub. While daily showers are good, a bath that relaxes all your muscles and promotes metabolism can also moisturize your facial skin.

Several reasons why bathing is beneficial for facial skin

Moisturizing

Immersing your body in water warmer than your body temperature will cause you to sweat all over, including your face. This helps to remove residual dirt from your skin and promotes blood circulation, resulting in healthy, moisturized skin.

Improve health

When taking a bath, breathing becomes more rapid and the heart beats faster than usual. The stimulation of hot water, along with the effects of water pressure and buoyancy, activates bodily functions, thus promoting health. This is also why the complexion appears rosy and bright after a bath.

Stabilize emotions

Soaking your body in warm water relaxes your muscles and relieves fatigue. It also calms your emotions, alleviating stress and aiding in weight loss.

Repeated baths with moderate temperature throughout the body

① Take a bath in warm water at 38-40℃. Adding your favorite aromatherapy products or bubble bath liquid to the bathtub can double the enjoyment of bathing.

② First, use shower gel to wash your face and clean it thoroughly. Then soak in water to get the effect of a steam bath.

③ Slowly immerse your whole body in the water. As you sweat gently on your face, your fatigue will be relieved. Once your body has adapted to the water temperature, you can add some hot water to raise the temperature by 2-3°C.

④ After bathing, thoroughly wash your face and body with the shower to remove sweat, and massage with water. Then, soak in the bathtub again. Repeat this process 2-3 times; this helps to activate skin cells.

Hot and cold baths for legs

Soaking the lower body in warm and cold water can stimulate blood circulation in the feet, and the effects can be reflected on the face. This is because the feet and legs contain many vital parts that are closely related to the function of internal organs.

① Prepare two deep buckets that can be used to immerse your legs. Put hot water at about 40℃ in one bucket and cool water at about 5℃ in the other bucket.

② Sit in a chair and immerse your feet below the knees in hot water for 8-10 minutes. Then switch to a different bucket and immerse your feet in cold water for 1 minute. Repeat this hot and cold soaking process 2-3 times, ending with cold water.

Acupressure techniques you can try during bathing

Hegu

Open your hand and locate the center of the bones between your thumb and index finger on the back of your hand; the Hegu acupoint is located there. Applying pressure to this acupoint can activate lung function and is especially beneficial for facial skin. With one hand open, use the thumb and middle finger of your other hand to carefully press the point until you feel some pain.

Shenmen

Along the side of the little finger down to the wrist, the slightly raised area is the Shenmen acupoint. Pressing this acupoint can help eliminate excess fat and promote the elimination of accumulated waste from the body.

Sanyinjiao

Pressing this acupoint can regulate female hormone secretion, improve blood circulation, and nourish the skin. The acupoint is located four finger-widths above the inner ankle. Press firmly with your thumb.

Blood Sea

Like Sanyinjiao, this acupoint is also used for effective acupressure in gynecology, especially to relieve menstrual cramps. Pressing this point can also help eliminate small bumps and wrinkles caused by poor blood circulation. Using the knee as a fulcrum, firmly press and rub the inner side of the knee with three fingers.