If you're responding with, "No, we shouldn't," we want you to know that we're here to convince you with strong arguments. Zing! Gentlemen, we should take cold showers. They offer many benefits, from boosting metabolism and increasing blood flow to positive effects on the skin and helping to combat anxiety. Don't run away saying, "I'm already feeling chilly." Just listen to us. You won't regret it.
For Healthier and Brighter Skin
Gentlemen, even if we tend to view our skin from a cosmetic perspective, it's worth remembering that our skin plays a vital role in our biological continuity. Therefore, it's essential to take good care of our skin, both through natural methods and with skincare products.
Assistant Professor Dr. Gordon Bae states that, unlike hot water, showering with cold water is more effective in preserving the beneficial oils on the skin. This isn't referring to oiliness caused by external factors, but rather the natural oils necessary to maintain the skin's natural balance. He adds that it can help alleviate skin problems such as eczema, itching, and rashes dermatologically. Additionally, health expert Dr. Jacqueline Schaffer also says that cold showers can play a role in skin tightening.
For Stronger Hair
Unfortunately, hair loss is a problem for men. At Bonherre, we address these issues from a health perspective, not merely as an image concern. We are aware that it's much more than an aesthetic worry. We are sure you are too.
When hair loss is viewed genetically, solutions offered through collaboration with experts come into play. However, if you want to take a step in this direction through your own efforts, taking cold showers can be an option. It doesn't dry out the sebum layer, which is a natural barrier for skin and hair health. This way, your hair might become a little stronger.
For More Vibrant "Good Mornings"
We have nothing against those who wake up before the alarm or the minority who jump out of bed as soon as they hear it, but many of us face the problem of setting 68461 alarms and snoozing them for 5 minutes each. Are there still some who don't wake up despite this? Yes.
A cold shower creates a small shock effect. This allows more oxygen to enter your body, your heart rate increases, and your eyes literally open. "I'm still not awake," "Quick, inject caffeine," and "My body is here, but I'm still in bed" will become a thing of the past.
For More Endorphin Secretion
If there's anything as important as underground resources today, it's happiness hormones—and endorphins are one of them. Dealing with the stress encountered daily for many reasons makes trying to increase endorphin secretion inevitable.
Let's first present the research showing that taking cold showers for 5 minutes, 2-3 times a week, plays a helpful role in combating depression, and then continue: Taking a cold shower sends many signals to the brain. This stimulation helps you achieve a more energetic and clearer state of mind. Among the many hormones secreted due to signals sent to the brain, endorphins can also be included—which opens the door to a happier mood.
For a Faster Metabolism
A faster metabolism, of course, first brings to mind more weight loss. Yes, this is its best-known effect. Here, we first need to discuss white fat cells and brown fat cells. White fat cells actually play a role in weight gain and problems like obesity. Therefore, they need to be kept at a healthy level. Brown fat cells help balance white fat cells.
Guess what? There's research suggesting that brown fat cells are activated by cold. However, this should not be interpreted to mean that taking cold showers plays a role in combating obesity. That topic requires a program that you will pursue with experts. Furthermore, it is still unclear exactly how taking cold showers plays a role in speeding up metabolism. Nevertheless, cold water appears to balance certain hormone levels and improve the gastrointestinal system, which may play a role in accelerating metabolism.
For a Better Circulatory System
Yes, feeling that initial discomfort is an unavoidable outcome. However, even this discomfort plays a positive role: after cold water lowers body temperature, the body speeds up circulation to reach its central temperature point. It starts working harder. This, over time, allows us to have a better circulatory system.
From another perspective; as you know, applying a cold compress in case of an injury supports a faster healing process. This benefit, known for years, is also related to the circulatory system: a cold compress lowers the temperature of a specific area, allowing blood containing fresher oxygen to flow there. Therefore, it may be logical that a cold shower is also beneficial for maintaining a better blood circulation system.
So, Is It Applicable to Everyone and in Every Situation?
Making such a generalization is not possible. For people with weakened immune systems, cold showers can open the door to illnesses. Furthermore, for those suffering from heart conditions, cold water can have detrimental effects by causing sudden heart rhythms.
It is not applicable in every situation. It cannot be applied like a prescription to reduce anxiety, lose weight, or alleviate skin conditions. In fact, gentlemen, even if you have no health problems, it's advisable to consult your doctor before taking any steps related to cold showers, even to alleviate minor concerns.
Advice for Those Who Want to Start
Even if you've never taken a cold shower before, it's possible to adopt this habit. However, we don't recommend you suddenly go for a Polar Plunge. It's beneficial to ease into it and gradually increase the duration.
A journal called Medical Hypotheses stated that the ideal "cold" is 20 degrees Celsius, but this can still vary from person to person. In this case, we can perhaps say the goal is to cool the water to a degree that you can tolerate and that isn't excessive.
First, you can start with a lukewarm shower. You can begin at a temperature where your body feels comfortable and hot water isn't dominant. While showering, you can then turn the water to cold. However, for beginners, it's ideal to stay under cold water for 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Over time, you can increase this duration, and even take a direct cold shower as long as you don't experience any problems.
Revitalize yourself with cold showers, which can be beneficial in improving your quality of life. To pamper yourself before and after your shower, also take a look at Bonherre care products.