For some people, hitting the shower brings with it an uncomfortable side effect: pesky, persistent itching.
Itching after you take a bath or shower isn’t uncommon.
Below are causes of body itching after showering.
1. Dry Skin
The most common cause of body itching is dry skin. This is not the only cause of body itching but it is the most common cause .
2. Soaps
There are different types of soaps out there. One just need to know the best soap that works for them. You should also note that our bodies react differently to different soaps. Some soaps are strongly alkaline while others are mildly alkaline. It’s advisable you go for the mildly alkaline ones.
3. Very Hot Water/Very Cold Water
This two have the capacity of depleting the skin’s essential oils and nutrients making it dry thereby causing body itching. This makes the nerves more sensitive, causing one to feel itchy.
4. Climate
Taking a bath in hot climate like in some northern states in Nigeria such as Sokoto, Adamawa etc can also lead to body itching as a result of dry skin.
5. Use Of Tough Sponge And Also Vigorous Scrubbing Of The Body
Some people have complained that whenever they use a tough sponge they tend to feel itchy but whenever they use a soft sponge or no sponge at all,they feel just good,they feel normal. We don’t know how true this point is but you might want to try it, it may work for you also.
Now away from the causes and into the remedy.
How to Prevent Body Itching After a Bath.
1. Pat Dry Instead Of Drying Off
Many of us don’t really know how to use the towel. Instead of dragging the towel on your body to absorb moisture,you can just press the towel gently on and off your body.
2. Towel Hygiene
Our towel hygiene matters a lot. Try to keep your towel dry always after each use. Damp towel can harbor fungi which in turn can cause itching and even skin diseases such as eczema and ringworm.
3. Moisturize Your Skin While It’s Wet
Many of us always live the moisture on our skin to dry off before applying moisturizers and lotions, this is very wrong. Never wait for your skin to dry before applying moisturizers.
4. Switch Soaps
Yes, sometimes the cause is within the soap you are using. Try to know the best soap for your body. Some soaps are more alkaline while others are just slightly alkaline.
5. Use Vaseline
Pure petroleum jelly can help to reduce body itching after a bath. Vaseline helps by keeping your body moisturized through locking up of essential oils within your skin.
6. Anti-itch Creams
This should really be the last part of it. You should try the other points above before moving down to this one. Anti- itch creams contain lactic acid which may be used to soothe itching from dry skin and to help bind moisture to the skin.
