BEAUTY AND FASHION
Upgrade Your Self-care Ritual:
5 Expert Tips for a
Refreshing 'Everything Shower'
Article by Dermatologist Joshua Zeichner, MD,
and Dr. Karen Litzy, PT, DPT
1. Ditch your phone
Your self-care shower begins before you even step inside the bathroom. Leave your phone in your office, living room or bedroom to disconnect from the world and minimize distraction. This simple act helps you focus on yourself and your well-being, away from the stresses and responsibilities of your life. As you step
(BPT) - Your shower can be more than just a way to get clean, and the viral "everything shower" trend proved just how easy it is to build a head-to-toe self-care routine that provides physical, mental, and emotional benefits. Researchers have studied the effects of showering and discovered the science behind its rejuvenating powers. Hot showers can signal your brain to release oxytocin, a feel-good hormone that helps reduce stress and anxiety. The heat from a shower also relaxes your muscles, clears your nasal passages, and clears your pores of dirt and oil.
Beyond science, showers are a rare opportunity to take a break from your busy schedule to focus on your well-being. Are you ready to elevate your shower into a self-care ritual? Inspired by National Self-Care Day, Waterpik⢠showers partnered with New York City Dermatologist Joshua Zeichner, MD, and Dr. Karen Litzy, PT, DPT, to help curate these five tips to transform your shower into a relaxing and refreshing experience.