Here are 10 scientifically proven facts about the harm of some common habits: this information will help you protect your health.
Bright Side collected a few habits that may seem completely innocent but they are actually extremely unhygienic from a scientific point of view and this has been proven by research.
1. Soaking dishes in a sink
A sink is a perfect environment for bacteria: there you can find salmonella, colon bacillusor staphylococcus. In order to avoid a stomach and intestines disorder, it is necessary to wash the sink not only after washing dishes but also after it contacted food such as fish, raw meat, milk products, and vegetables. A pile of soaked dishes is an easy but an unsafe solution.
2. Washing hands with hot water
Some researchers say that water temperature doesn’t influence the killing of germs. The time spent washing hands is more important in this case: in 5 seconds you wouldn’t clean anything but in 30 seconds you could kill all the bacteria on your hands. By washing hands in hot water often, you decrease the protective functions of your skin and irritation or dermatitis may occur.
3. Working out with makeup on
Sometimes we rush from the office to the gym and we think that spending time on removing makeup is pointless since we’ll end up taking a shower after the workout anyway. However, during the workout, our skin needs to breathe and to clean itself. If you wear makeup, it may clog the pores. As a result, you can become prone to skin problems. Remove your makeup before a workout.
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