{"id":68514,"date":"2023-11-15T02:15:10","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T02:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newcelebworld.com\/?p=68514"},"modified":"2023-11-15T02:15:10","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T02:15:10","slug":"study-finds-the-dirtiest-body-parts-that-people-miss-while-showering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newcelebworld.com\/celebrities\/study-finds-the-dirtiest-body-parts-that-people-miss-while-showering\/","title":{"rendered":"Study finds the dirtiest body parts that people miss while showering"},"content":{"rendered":"
The topic of showering is an age-old one. Just this year, we had that nurse who admitted to showering twice a week, America Ferrera revealing that her guilty pleasure is not showering for a couple of days, and Al Roker getting grossed out by such practices and sharing that he showers twice a day. And who can forget the \u201cgreat unwashed celebrities\u201d debate of 2021? Well, whether you shower daily, twice a day, or whenever you feel like it, there are certain parts of your body that are apparently easy to miss. We all know to wash our hands, face, arm pits, crotch, and legs, but according to a recent study, the three dirtiest body parts that people miss while showering are behind the ears, between the toes, and in the belly button.<\/p>\n
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After analyzing a collection of skin swabbing samples collected from 129 graduate and undergraduate students, the researchers found that microbes from areas typically washed regularly\u2014in this case, forearms and calves\u2014were more diverse, and, consequently, potentially part of a healthier microbiome than samples from behind the ears, between the toes, and inside the belly button. <\/p>\n
In the study, published in September in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology, Crandall and his colleagues explain that when the moist, oily areas of the body like these aren\u2019t washed often enough, it gives certain undesirable microbes the opportunity to shift the entire microbiome, and potentially result in skin conditions like eczema or acne. The authors also note that given the relatively small sample size, and the limited body parts swabbed for the study, more research is needed to get a more definitive picture of how washing\u2014or not washing\u2014various areas can impact our health.<\/p>\n
According to Laura Purdy, MD, a Miami-based family medicine physician who was not affiliated with the GW study, this research reinforces the need to clean all the skin on our body when bathing\u2014including the \u201chard-to-reach\u201d and \u201ceasy-to-forget places\u201d like behind our ears, between our toes, and inside our belly button.<\/p>\n
\u201cWashing our body gets rid of dirt, odor, and allergens that have built up on your skin throughout the day, but it also removes your body’s dead skin cells, sweat, and natural oils found on your skin,\u201d she explains. \u201cYour skin can also be hosting some bacteria, viruses, or fungi, so washing these areas is important to cleanse your skin.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
[From Real Simple] <\/p>\n
Well, that all seems pretty straightforward and like common sense. Honestly, not washing those \u201chard-to-reach\u201d and \u201ceasy-to-forget places\u201d kinda sounds like when you vacuum but you\u2019re too lazy to really do the whole carpet, so you just sorta spot clean for those visibly dirty areas. Let this study be a reminder that even if you can\u2019t see (or smell) the germs, it doesn’t mean that they aren\u2019t there! I know we\u2019re all always in a hurry or exhausted, but it is important to wash every surface, nook, and cranny. The article also gives advice on how to wash those three neglected areas.<\/p>\n
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Behind the Ears<\/b>: There\u2019s no special method or product you need to wash behind your ears: the key is remembering to do it. \u201cWashing behind the ears should be no different than washing the rest of your body,\u201d Dr. Stacey Tull says. \u201cUse whatever type of soap your skin is used to. If you use a washcloth elsewhere, use it here, too. I personally just use soap and the friction of my fingers to wash my entire face and body.\u201d Dr. Purdy agrees, saying that simply using your fingertips to rub gently behind your ears will get the job done.<\/p>\n
Between the Toes<\/b>: While most of the water and soap from your shower probably flows over your feet and toes before going down the drain, this doesn\u2019t sufficiently clean the areas between your toes. Washing between your toes is also pretty straightforward. According to Dr. Tull, it should be done whenever you shower: ideally, every one or two days. \u201cAgain, using what you would normally use to wash your body should be fine for the feet,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n
Inside the Belly Button<\/b>: In addition to being dark and moist, the belly button also has multiple skin folds, creating the ideal environment for the accumulation of dead skin cells, sweat, and other microorganisms, like bacteria and fungi, Dr. Purdy says. All you need to do to clean your belly button is use a soapy finger to gently rub the inside, then rinse. Some people prefer using a cotton swab, but Dr. Tull stresses the importance of using this, or any tool, with a light touch. \u201cCare should be taken to not be too aggressive, such as digging into the area with a Q-tip, because this can induce extra trauma,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
And there you have it, friends. Go forth and properly apply that soap with those fingers, washcloths, and Q-tips. Beat that bacteria! And while you\u2019re at it, let\u2019s all cross our fingers and very clean toes that we don\u2019t suddenly get celebrities chiming in about whether or not they wash their belly button. I really couldn\u2019t handle hearing about whether or not Ashton Kutcher has clean ear folds or how often Kristen Bell washes between her toes or somewhere worse.<\/p>\n
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