You may have a “shower everything” habit and you don’t even know it! This is the only place you can shower all things — Exfoliation, shaving, hair masks, etc. This is not a time when we don’t even wash our hair and call it a day.
One physician, Dr. Nicole James, posts on her Threads account @doctor.nicole to share how to really make the most of your “everything shower,” and you may be missing a step!
What is everything about showering?
“Get everything right from the doctor on how to shower 🧼🛀,” she wrote. “As a doctor, my advice is to make the most of the shower 🧵🪡”
According to Dr. James, the first step is to wash your hair real Brilliantly.
“1️⃣Wash your hair thoroughly – residual conditioner can clog pores and cause acne. Rinse thoroughly to ensure your skin remains clean.
Next, you need to remove any dead skin that has accumulated since your last rinse.
“2️⃣ Exfoliate with gloves or alcohol/retinol body wash – Exfoliation removes dead skin cells, helps lighten hyperpigmentation, smooths strawberry legs, and reduces ingrown hairs. Glycolic acid and retinol Flavonols promote skin cell turnover for better results,” Dr. James continues, before moving on to the next step after you’re out of the shower.
“3️⃣ Moisturize on damp skin – Apply body butter or shea butter when skin is damp to lock in moisture and strengthen the skin barrier for long-lasting hydration.”
Finally, you need to seal in all moisture.
“4️⃣Finish with a body oil – body oil locks in moisture and adds radiance, helping your skin stay smooth and soft all day long,” she concludes.
How to perform any shower routine
Several Threads users commented on this post, sharing their own versions of the “everything shower.”
“Number 1 was a game changer for me, as I’ve suffered from acne and sensitive skin/eczema since puberty 😮💨. I actually wash my hair, condition it, curl it, scrunch it, and Stepping out of the shower and tying up my hair with a microfiber towel and jumping back in to finally do my whole body, also changed my entire routine to a non-comedogenic and eczema-friendly product line that helped 🙌 ,” one user wrote.
Another said the post was a wake-up call, writing: “Oh I thought I was onto something. Nope. Gotta step up my grooming/shower game. Thanks doc!
One user asked, “Do we shave before or after the exfoliation phase? Also, it’s always great to get a new blade when trimming your bikini line, but other than waxing, is there any consistent way to avoid shaving?” Shaver bump?
Now, the frequency and intensity of this type of shower is entirely up to you because as a busy human being it can be time consuming, but the post-shower effect leaves you feeling so fresh and clean that it’s totally worth it!
