How often
should you shower?
How often do you shower? Once? Twice a day? Some of you may not even shower
at all, but how often should you actually shower?
According to dermatologists Dr. Joshua Zeichner and Dr. Ranella Hirsch, a
lot of the reasons we do it is because of societal norms and that is really
more of a cultural phenomenon. Well, frequent showering may actually be doing
you more harm than good. Showering too often, especially with hot water,
actually is bad for your skin.
You wash away the good bacteria and dry out your skin, which puts small
cracks that put you in higher risk of infection. If you have babies or
toddlers, exposing them to dirt and bacteria may actually help their skin
become less sensitive, preventing allergies and conditions like eczema.
So, back to the question. How often should you shower? In general, you can
probably skip a day or two. Taking one every two to three days, that doesn’t
seem so bad, right? For those no shower days, just use a washcloth or a
cleansing toilette on the grosser parts of your body: under arms, under
breasts, genitals, your butt and your face.
Think of all the water you will save! Mother Earth will be pleased. Of
course, your showering needs will depend on climate and how active you are, but
be reasonable. If you are filthy, hit the showers.
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