Ever wondered why you end up dripping sweat after a shower? Yes, it is super annoying and kind of ends up defeating the purpose of a shower, but the hot water that remains on your skin and hair after shower continues to warm the body even after the shower. The warmer temperature combined with the vapour of the water raises the humidity and the temperature of the bathroom. This, in turn, raises your body temperature and makes you sweat. Besides, the very act of towelling off to dry your skin can create friction and cause more heat. Here’s what you should do to prevent sweating.

Cool Your Body down First

Yes you will want to cool down immediately after a sweat session but if you are working out, wait for 25 to 30 minutes before hopping into the shower. This will help lower your body temperature and decrease all the perspiring. Sweating and Weight Loss: Does Perspiring Help You Burn Calories and Lose Weight?

Turn Down the Hot Water

Once you are in the shower, slowly turn down the hot water before you attempt to step out of the bathroom. It can take around ten seconds for your body to acclimate to the new temperature, so turning down the water temperature in increments can help you cool off.

Wash Your Hair with Cold Water

Hot water can heat the head and the scalp, so always wash your hair with lukewarm or cold water. You will feel much fresher after a cold water head bath. Also, do not immediately try to dry off your hair with the dryer. Frequent Bathroom Trips at Night Can Hamper the Country’s GDP, Says Study. 

Come Out of the Shower Room Early

Stuffy and humid bathrooms are one of the most common causes of sweating. Once you are done with shower, come out of the bathroom as quickly as possible. Do not waste your time appreciating your body in the bathroom mirror. Your bedroom would be a much better place for that.

Pat Dry your Body

Rubbing can cause friction which can heat your body up, so pat dry after a shower with a soft towel. In summers, you could also sprinkle some talc powder on your body to keep yourself fresh and dry. ‘Do You Wash Your Legs When You Take a Shower?’ Question Has Twitter Divided! Read Funny Tweets. 

Wear Your Clothes in the Room Instead of the Shower

By getting dressed in the stuffy and humid shower room, you will only induce your body to sweat more profusely. Wearing your clothes outside the shower, you will let your body cool down to room temperature and prevent sweating.

One of the best ways to prevent sweating is to wake up earlier. If you’re not a morning person, this may be a tough pill to swallow. But if you want to avoid the rushed, sweaty feeling after your relaxing morning shower, you need to allow plenty of time to cool down. Having more time to prepare for the day will also reduce your stress and the inevitable stress sweat that follows.

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