Why shouldn’t you use a bath sponge?

Hanging bath towels in damp places easily creates an unclean environment for bacteria to grow.
Dr. Charles, Texas Southwestern University (USA) – an expert in skin care – said that using bath towels for daily personal hygiene is not necessary.

“Bath sponges are considered bacteria bags, as are daily face towels. Items that are hung in a humid place easily create an environment for bacteria to grow. Hard sponge bath products can causing tears while the user washes his face,” he said. Bath sponge made of loofah. Photo: Huff Post. In fact, 98% of dermatologists warn against using bath towels. Doctor J. Matthew Knight (Orlando, USA) shared in the newspaper New York Post that we should quit this habit because the use of the product is to remove dead skin on the body, but then the dead skin cells remain on the surface of the bath sponge, easy to appear mold. “During the bathing process, all kinds of bacteria and dead cells will be trapped in the bath sponge. Most of these bacteria are diverse in types. What they have in common is their vitality and intense reproduction. is at night,” he added. If you use a sponge after shaving, all the bacteria can get into the cuts and cause a skin infection. However, it is essential to clean it thoroughly after each use. After each bath, users need to dry the item in a dry place and should not hang it in wet areas such as the bathroom. In addition, the sponge must be changed regularly after 3 weeks. Absolutely do not use cotton bath when the body has pimples, wounds easily spread bacteria. Bath towels are home to many types of bacteria that are harmful to the body. Photo: Naver.