Why you should never have a long, hot shower — even after a long flight

You’re stripping off your clothes — and then maybe even your skin.

Travys Carinci, a frequent flier and Qantas customer service manager, revealed why you shouldn’t take a hot shower following a long flight.

After a day of traveling and potentially encountering disturbing germs in the airport — including baddie bacteria like Staphylococcus and E. coli — many people can’t wait to hop into the shower when they arrive at their destination.

However, while a hot, steamy session may eliminate some germs, it also strips your skin of much-needed protection.

“I skip overly hot showers which, even though it is tempting after a long flight, is a surefire way to dry out your skin,” Carinci told Condé Nast Traveller.

The travel expert, who accumulates nearly 60,000 miles a month traveling for work, showers at cooler temperatures even though he would prefer a steamy lather to combat all the germs he has encountered.

Scalding showers can trigger skin conditions such as eczema and skin acne since hot water removes natural oils and healthy bacteria from your skin, according to Allure.

Lathering up with soaps and hot showers “really removes and destroys the skin’s microbiome,” which plays a role in protecting the skin and is “also extremely important in overall health of the body,” Dr. Julie Russak, a private practice dermatologist in Manhattan, previously told The Post.

Instead of a steamy shower, health experts encourage people to take a cold shower in water under 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cold showers can help increase endorphins, boost metabolism, strengthen immune health, promote healthy weight loss, improve circulation, reduce inflammation and swelling, fight symptoms of depression, and lessen aches and pains, according to Healthline.

“Think of it as a mini ‘shock’ to your system,” Dr. Majdoline Jayoushe, a specialist in internal medicine and associate professor at Mount Sinai, told Vogue.

“When you’re in cold water, your brain is too busy focusing on making the unpleasant sensation go away rather than thinking about all the reasons you are unhappy or stressed.”