(BPT) - The routine you follow in the shower is a personal one and studies show it can serve a number of different purposes. From getting clean to warming up, from relieving pain to simply relaxing, we shower for many reasons. Research from Delta Faucet indicates that even the order in which we bathe ourselves – shampoo, soap then rinse or shave, wash and condition - can hold different meanings.
“While most people assume their showering style is just like everyone else’s, we’ve discovered that the process people follow in the shower differs from person to person,” says Paul Patton, senior product development manager for Delta Faucet Company. “We each rely on the shower experience to provide different outcomes and even one small change, including the order in which we bathe ourselves, can directly impact our mood for that day.”
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