I love to take long showers. It’s a terrible vice of mine, especially since I try to be as eco-conscious as I can. However, I just can’t seem to give up my long, hot showers. It’s almost like all the stress and fatigue is melting away with the hot water running off of me.

Well, while the long part of “long, hot showers” isn’t the best thing at all (not just for the earth, but also for my utilities bill!), the hot part is actually a really good thing. You see, hot showers with plenty of steam can help open up your pores a lot more than usual. This makes the period of time right after a hot shower the prime time in cleaning, as you can clean out your pores a lot more easily after standing in steam for a little bit.

Of course, if right after a shower is a good time to wash your face and clean it, why not during your shower? I’ve taken to setting up a mirror in my shower so I can wash my face while taking one. It gives me an excuse to stay a little bit longer (I’m washing my face too!) but it also helps maximize my cleaning potential!