Should you shower every day? We ask the experts

The short answer is no, says dermatologist Annemie Galimont. “Showering every day is not good,” she says. “By doing so, you damage your skin barrier.” That barrier consists of proteins, fats and its own microflora: a collection of bacteria.

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I’m happy if i take a shower a week. I know that’s gross but i just hate the whole process!

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Twice a day just shocking my entire body. Feel so good after, its just plain water and few drops of dettol

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Sounds like sz anti-shower propaganda to me. Haha jokes. I need to shower a lot due to the insane amount i sweat and i go out of the house a fair bit. I’d be too self-conscious to be out around people while smelling bad and looking rough. I try to put on the outward facade that im normal haha.

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Sorry i feel like every time someone posts about showering on here i say things that mivht hurt someones feelings. :pensive_face:

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Can you give me the info I cant just get it for one article

The article is paywalled.

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I shower 1 to 2 times a day for many year otherwise i get stickaaaay :exploding_head::partying_face:

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I don’t sweat much, I wash when i need it, i aim for once a week but i lose track, I am clean though.

I heard that way back before plumbing people only had a Bath once a year and they smelled really bad, they used to have fans to try and fan away the smells, sounds gross.

I shower three times at the gym mid week then maybe once outside if that

Lately I’ve been showering 2 to 3 times a week. Might increase with work, though. When I was a kid, I showered every morning before school. Might have skipped the weekend frequently though.

Since the article is paywalled, I will give you the answer.

“No”, is the answer. At least that would be my educated guess.

I shower once sometimes twice a week. Let those natural oils flow.

if you have a physical job where you sweat yes

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