Do we have to take a bath even on days when we don't go outside?

2021年5月16日 11:10

There are days when you say, "I didn't go outside at all today."  Doesn't that raise a question? "Isn't it possible that my body is still clean?" Don't I need to take a bath today? And so on.
Let's start with the conclusion.

The answer is, "Take a bath."

Why we don't like to take a bath

First of all, the first thing we think about baths is that they are a hassle. This is a psychological state that there is no way to explain. We just hate it. It's a program that I hate on the same level as homework.
The behavior of people who feel this way is "postponement". They think, "I'll take a bath later," or "I'll take a bath in the morning," and they feel the same way about baths all year round, as if they never want to leave their warm house in the winter season.
Then there are the seasonal reasons such as "I don't like water" or "It's cold in winter". If you are a woman, other reasons include "it's a hassle to remove makeup" and "it's a hassle to dry my hair".

Anyway, we don't want to lose time in the bath.

Benefits and advantages of bathing

The benefits of taking a bath include relaxation, recovery from fatigue, and comfortable sleep. The people who hate baths know that. You should definitely take a bath. And if you soak in a bathtub, the effect will be even better. But we all know that.

What happens if you don't take a bath?

"In general, moderate bathing is effective in keeping the skin clean and relieving mental and physical stress. If you don't bathe or shower for an extended period of time, you may not maintain good hygiene, which can lead to dermatitis and infections."
This is the most frightening thing right now. We have to be careful. But people who don't like baths say, "I'm not talking about the long term. I'm talking about a day when I didn't go anywhere."
More and more, the person who doesn't like to take a bath is starting to sound like a logical person.
So, if you stay at home all day, will your body really stay clean?

Does your body stay clean if you stay home all day?

I am at home all day long. And the temperature inside is optimal. There is no reason for my body to get dirty anymore. That's what I thought, but the more I researched, the more I found out a surprising fact.
It seems that humans sweat about 200 to 500 ml a day to regulate their body temperature even when they stay indoors. It turns out that we can sweat up to the equivalent of one plastic bottle per day.
Let's look at it this way. If you bathe your body with the equivalent of a whole bottle of Pocari Sweat, would you take a bath? The answer is, "I would take a bath."
If you don't take a bath for one day, the next day you will have two bottles of Pocari Sweat on your body.  In such a sweaty situation, infections can spread. Why don't we change our mind and take a bath?

If you still find bathing a hassle, next one is a must.

How to enjoy the bath

Bring your smartphone into the bath.

Waterproof smartphones are recommended. We don't like to be bored, and when we are in the bath watching YouTube or playing games, we forget about time. We feel like we could take a bath for the rest of our lives.
If your smartphone is not waterproof, think about changing it.

If your smartphone is not waterproof, you can still bring it in by using a ziplock.

Choose a shampoo that doesn't require rinsing.

This eliminates one of the four steps of shampooing, rinsing, washing your face, and washing your body. Now you actually save 25% of your time.

Use a body wash with great scent

Unlike your hair and face, your body is a large area, so it takes time to wash it. This is a technique to make the time consuming process more enjoyable by making it smell good. A strong smell is recommended. By the way, I use two kinds of body wash in my house and use them depending on our mood.