13 common mistakes you might be making in the shower

Using synthetic loofahs

After treating your hair with the care that it deserves, it is time to turn attention to the skin. Or more specifically, the brushes they are being subjected to. Dr Agarwal’s list of no-nos is headlined by synthetic bristles. “It pays to observe caution if you’re using brushes or loofahs every day in the shower as most of them have nylon bristles which can, over time, lead to hyperpigmentation from the friction. Instead, replace it with body scrubs with large granules two-three times a week to exfoliate the body,” she advises.