BODY CARE IS MUCH MORE THAN SHOWERS, CREAMS, AND CLEAN HAIR.

For most people, body care is probably most closely associated with showering. The need for bodily hygiene is deeply rooted in our society. But caring for the body means more than just showering every day.

There’s no doubt that it is important to keep your body clean. It is a good feeling to rid yourself of all the sweat, dirt, and excessive sebum at the end of a hard day’s work. But the skin dries out when it is in contact with hot water for a prolonged length of time, which means you should spend 10 minutes max. under the shower. That’s quite apart from the fact that a daily shower sometimes isn’t necessary anyway. However often you take a shower, it’s a good idea to apply some rich cream afterwards, as it replaces the lipids that have been washed away, and hydrates the skin.

That said, your diet is just as important as gentle cleansing and suitable skin care: a balanced diet with fresh ingredients and a lot of fluids has an effect on your skin complexion as well. If your diet is rich in vitamins, minerals, unsaturated fatty acids, and proteins, then your body receives all the essential components. Last but not least, peace and restful sleep are crucial to allow the organism to put these components to good use and therefore regenerate. The same is true for the training effect: the muscles grow while they are recovering. And so there are many different sides to body care. Hygiene is just one of them.