怎樣洗澡不傷害皮膚?

Washing too frequently tends to lead to dry skin. Showering rather than bathing, and keeping the showers short, will reduce the leaching out of the "natural moisturising factor", a mix of compounds that helps to protect the skin's outer layer. Overly hot water also has a drying effect, so warm or tepid water is preferable.

洗澡次數太頻繁會漸漸帶來肌膚乾燥問題。淋浴比泡澡更佳，但也要保持短時間，這樣才能減少肌膚中“自然保溼因子”的流失，而這是一種有助於保護外層皮膚的混合物。熱水淋浴也會帶來乾燥問題，所以用暖水或常溫水纔是最好的。

You could use a flannel or sponge, but when you are trying to preserve skin-barrier function, the best thing is skin-on-skin – so nothing rougher than fingertips. Stay away from overly fragranced products, which can cause allergic reactions. The problem with soap is that it alters the skin's pH and disturbs its acid mantle – the barrier that protects us against harmful bacteria and viruses, and also encourages healthy bacteria to live on the skin. You can buy cleansing bars, shower gels or body washes, but opt for soap-free, non-foaming, fragrance-free ones.

你可以使用毛巾或海綿， 但如果想保護屏障功能的話，但是都比不上皮膚和皮膚直接摩擦好，所以最好不要使用尖且硬的指甲。遠離香氣過濃的產品，會引起過敏反應。香皂會改變皮膚的PH值，擾亂皮膚的酸性環境---這是保護皮膚遠離有害細菌和病毒的屏障，而且也會促使健康的細菌在皮膚上生長。你可以買潔面皂，沐浴凝膠或沐浴露，但是要選無皁基，無泡沫，無香精的類型。

For areas that have oil and sweat glands, such as your underarms and private parts, it is good practice to wash daily. The problems come if you shower morning and night and maybe shower at the gym as well. If you are washing three times a day, it will be a struggle to maintain skin hydration.

對於有油和汗腺的區域，比如你的腋下和私人部位，每天清洗是很好的做法。如果你早晚洗澡，也許還會在健身房洗澡，問題就來了。如果你每天洗三次水，那就很難保持皮膚的水分。

After washing, pat skin dry. Avoid vigorous towelling as that can also damage the skin's barrier.

洗完澡之後，輕輕的拍打讓皮膚變幹。避免大力使用毛巾(擦)，那樣也會破壞皮膚的屏障。