Tuesday

Welcome to Tuesday! Today, we're chatting about:

• How to care for a popped pimple

• If toilet stools actually help you go to the bathroom

• Your toilet paper is harming the planet

• Is it possible to sit on the toilet for too long?

How To Care for a Popped Pimple

While most of us have heard that you’re not supposed to pop a pimple, many of us have done it anyway.

And while experts don’t recommend popping your pimples, there are some steps they recommend to minimize the risk of infection, prevent scarring, and help it heal.

• Clean the area — and your hands: This helps prevent bacteria and other contaminants from getting in the open wound.

• Keep it moist: Something like petroleum jelly will help keep the area moist and prevent scarring.

• Consider a pimple patch: These contain hydrocolloid, which helps draw out fluid from wounds. They also act as a protective barrier between that spot and the outside world.

Do Toilet Stools Actually Help You Go To the Bathroom?

Toilet stools have long been used in many cultures and have become increasingly popular in the US.

But do they actually help you go to the bathroom? According to research, it seems so.

One study found that in countries where squat toilets are the norm, constipation rates are significantly lower.

The idea with toilet stools is that they elevate your legs to mimic the natural squatting position humans would use when going to the bathroom outside before the dawn of modern plumbing.

This is said to help prevent straining when going to the bathroom and help you use the bathroom quickly.

If you’re looking for a smoother trip to the bathroom, a toilet stool could be just the thing!

This New Toilet Paper Just Might Save the Planet

Every 24 hours, 27,000 trees are cut down to make toilet paper. To us, that feels like way too many — and Honeycomb agrees. That’s why this small, female-founded brand created luxury, three-ply toilet tissue made from bamboo. It feels just like regular high-end toilet paper but doesn’t harm trees.

So why bamboo? It’s the fastest-growing plant in the world — growing 100 times faster than the average tree — which means thousands of rolls can be produced in the time it takes for a single tree to grow back.

Even better? Code NTS30 will give new customers 30% off their first order for the next 24 hours.

Get started here.

Thank you to Honeycomb for sponsoring Note To Self. 

Is It Possible To Sit on the Toilet for Too Long?

You’re not alone if you enjoy reading or scrolling your phone while sitting on the toilet. And while some people may argue about the sanitariness of this, there could be a larger issue: sitting on the toilet for too long.

For one, sitting on the toilet for too long can put you at risk for developing hemorrhoids. It can also make it difficult for your body to regulate and recognize signals that you have to go to the bathroom.

Furthermore, bathrooms can harbor lots of bacteria, which can put you at risk of various illnesses.

Some research showed that sitting on the toilet for too long can actually cause pressure injuries, especially in older adults who may need assistance in using the toilet.

To be safe, experts recommend not sitting on the toilet for more than 10 minutes at a time if possible.

A Note From Us

Parting Thoughts

• ✅ True or False?: True, our skin can react to emotional stress! It actually has the ability to react to pain, pleasure, pressure, temperature, and vibration.

• 🙋🏼‍♀️ Snapshot Of The Day: We'd love to see moments from our readers lives that they are proud of! If you recently accomplished an achievement, experienced a joyful moment, or are proud of a picture you have taken, be sure to capture it on camera and send it to us for a chance to be featured next week! 

• 💭 Final Self-Care Thoughts for Today: Ask yourself what kind of self-care you need today.

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