5 ways to keep warm after a shower in winter
Take the dread out of having a shower in winter by following these tips to keeping your body warm after you step out of the shower.
1. Let in the light
If you wake up when the sun is already out in winter and you have showers in the morning, then be sure to utilise the warmth that comes from the sun. By allowing the sun to come through, you are using natural resource and cost-effectively heating up your bathroom. It might be tempting to keep the blinds closed and turn the light on but the sun will be able to heat your bathroom up for the entire day. Be sure to close blinds in all rooms in your house half an hour before sunset so the cold air doesn’t creep in.
2. Use a body scrub and moisturising oil
Winter is notorious for making skin dry in the brisk weather. Body scrubs are great in winter showers because they get rid of the rough skin that is caused by the dry and cold air. They also cause warm friction that will get your blood flowing through your body which will warm you up. Remember to seal in the warmth and moisture by rubbing some body oil on you.
3. Gradual cooling during the shower
One way to make your body adjust to the winter air is to take a warm shower as you usually would but then a few minutes before you get out of the shower, slowly turn the water down. By the end of your shower the water should be cool/tepid but not hot or cold. This will prepare your body for stepping out into the cold and it will be less of a shock.
4. Make sure your towels are dry and warm
If you have a warm shower then the steam from the hot water will help your bathroom feel warm and it will heat your towels up as well. Make sure you place your towels in a place where they won’t get soaked but it is also good to have them within arm’s reach for when you get out of the shower. This will minimise the time that your body is exposed to the cold air. Spread your towels wide open when you have a shower, don’t bunch them up so they can get warmer when you shower. Winter is an essential time to invest in good-quality towels so that you don’t run out of fresh fluffy towels on a frosty morning.
5. Invest in a bathrobe
Towels are necessary to dry you off once you immediately get out of the shower but in winter, it is important that you do not spend an extended amount of time wrapped in your towel. The dampness from the towel will make you feel cold and the towel is rendered useless once you are completely dry. Bathrobes will keep you warm and comfortable once you are dry. If you spend a long time contemplating what to wear or don’t get changed straight away after a shower, then be sure to treat yourself to a bathrobe to avoid the chill of a wet towel.
What are your tips to staying warm after a shower in winter? Let us know in the comments below.
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