Differences of taking a shower and taking a bath

Differences of taking a shower and taking a bath

Taking a shower and taking a bath is highly different but the somehow similar. They both keep your personal hygiene at 100%. This debate on which is better taking a shower and taking a bath is endless and very tiring. This post will not initiate a debate between the two procedures. It will just dictate or list a few facts about taking a shower and taking a bath and you, the reader, will decide on how you want to spend your time cleaning yourself. Ā Let us discuss what their differences are and what can benefit you better.

Let us start with discussing what the benefits of taking a shower are:

  • Taking a shower is water spraying from the top of your head down to your feet, and water is constantly draining.
  • Shower can have excessive use of water since it is spraying on your body while the water you use in bath is not drained until you finished.
  • Taking a shower is faster, it can range from 10 minutes to 20 minutes so if you do not have any patience or you are running late, then you should just take a shower instead.
  • There are more movements in taking a shower; you have to constantly use your hands to put shampoo on your head and scrub your body.
  • Both procedures are relaxing but taking a bath is a little bit more comforting since you can put essential oils in your bath or use bath bombs to help you be at ease.
  • Taking a cold shower every morning can help you be alert and awake the whole day if you are a bit of a sleepy head and cold shower can also close your pores.
  • If you work out, taking a hot shower after your activities can help you calm your muscles and it will dilate your blood vessels for better blood flow.
  • If your skin is dry or if you have eczema, taking a 5 to 10 minute shower is the best way to protect your skin.
  • You might think taking a bath is better for the environment but taking a shower beats bathing according to an environment stand point, just do not take excessively long showers.
  • Taking a shower is therapeutic and it is a good way to daydream about your past, present or future.
  • Singing in the shower is better and very common and there is nothing wrong with it. While if you sing while taking a bath; it may constrict the air flow in your lungs making it harder for you to breath.

Let us now discuss what the benefits of taking a bath are:

  • In bathing, you just have to drown your body in the tub and you can fall asleep.
  • Taking a bath is having a tub filled with water and you soak your body.
  • Some people think that bathing is a little bit unhygienic since you just sit in your tub and do nothing but that is not true according to a few hygiene experts, taking a bath is only unhygienic if you are dirty or sweaty from outdoor activities.
  • But if you are having a normal day like going to work, bathing will get you clean as taking a shower.
  • Bathing can reduce the production of cortisol, a stress hormone. Cortisol can produce acne and premature aging.
  • Scientists in the UK have said that taking a hot bath can lower your blood sugar level.
  • Taking a hot bath can also burn calories more than exercising.
  • Bathing can also lower your blood pressure which can decrease stress on your heart and your cardiovascular system.
Both cleaning procedures have its pros and cons. If you are having a bad day, either taking a shower or taking a bath can make you feel better. An added benefit to both cleaning procedure is they protect you to infections and/ or illness. Ultimately, the choice is still yours on whether you should take a bath or take a shower. As long as you keep yourself clean and relaxed, you will immediately feel better. The post above is just a few facts about taking a shower and bathing. This will still depend on how you want to spend your time in your bathroom.
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