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NIGERIANS ARE HAPPY WITH TINUBU| JUST A YEAR PLUS IN OFFICE, TINUBU HAS DONE WHAT NO OTHER PRESIDENT HAS NEVER DONE BEFORE IN OFFICE. SEE FULL LIST OF HIS ACHIEVEMENTS HERE.Dr. Folakemi Cole-Adeife, a Consultant Dermatologist at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, has advised against the frequent use of sponges for bathing, stating that it can strip the skin of its natural oils and cause micro-tears or micro-trauma. ...Tap To Read The Full Story Here | ..Tap To Read The Full Story Here...
In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, Dr. Cole-Adeife explained that while many people feel they need to use a sponge to feel clean, it is not necessary to bathe with one daily. The dermatologist emphasized that the skin naturally exfoliates itself most of the time, and overuse of a sponge can disrupt this process.
Impact of Frequent Sponge Use
“Using a sponge is like exfoliating the skin, and although exfoliation is important, the skin does this naturally most of the time,” Dr. Cole-Adeife explained. “When you use a sponge too often, it can strip the skin of its natural oils, create micro-tears, and introduce bacteria and other microorganisms, leading to irritation and itchy skin.”
She further noted that those with itchy skin might notice relief by reducing or eliminating sponge use during their baths.
Recommendations for Sponge Use
For those who feel unclean without using a sponge, Dr. Cole-Adeife recommended using it only once or twice a week, or at most three times a week. She advised that excessive scrubbing, a common practice in Nigeria, is unnecessary for cleanliness.
“In Nigeria, we tend to believe that if we don’t scrub our skin squeaky clean, we haven’t had a proper bath,” she remarked. “However, it’s not absolutely necessary to use a sponge every day. If you don’t feel clean without it, try reducing its use to a few times a week.”NIGERIANS ARE HAPPY WITH TINUBU| JUST A YEAR PLUS IN OFFICE, TINUBU HAS DONE WHAT NO OTHER PRESIDENT HAS NEVER DONE BEFORE IN OFFICE. SEE FULL LIST OF HIS ACHIEVEMENTS HERE.
By limiting sponge use, individuals can help maintain the health of their skin and prevent unnecessary damage, while still feeling fresh and clean...Tap To Read The Full Story Here.
