First, showering too frequently can wreak havoc on your skin by drying
it out. “Over-showering strips the skin of its natural oils and may lead
to dryness, scaling, itching and even eczema,” dermatologist Dr. Estee
Williams told a website in an interview. “Cosmetically, skin loses its
luster and appears aged.” Showering too frequently can also do the same
damage to your hair, removing its oils and drying the strands out.
Additionally,
over-cleaning can also disrupt your body’s microbiome, throwing off the
balance of bacteria and other microbes that lie inside your body and
keep you healthy. This can ultimately affect your immune system and make
you more prone to sickness.
Knowing how often to shower can be
tricky, as there are no set guidelines. Different lifestyles can require
different levels of hygiene.
“If you work out or live in a hot
climate, your body will perspire more and sweat needs to be washed off,
or else acne, folliculitis, fungus and yeast infections may develop,”
explained Williams. “The best advice is to shower weekly for a baby,
twice a week for a young child, and at least every other day for
adolescents and adults. Shower after every workout and daily during the
summer.”
There you have it: If you shower every single day, try
going one day longer for a few weeks and seeing whether your skin’s
softness improves. You might just learn that you feel — and look — a lot
better!
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