*Here’s How Often You Should Really Shower ( RD article)* How often you should shower is a question with no simple answer. Experts explain when—and what—to wash in the shower.
Wellness trends come and go, but one thing that we always assumed was in style was good hygiene. Now we’re starting to wonder, given that the topic of showering—or not showering, as the case may be—is being hotly debated on social media and by celebrities. Quite a few have ‘fessed up and say they have no problem skipping the daily ablutions. One is actor Jake Gyllenhaal, who told *Vanity Fair* he finds bathing “less necessary” at times. On Dax Shepard’s podcast, “Armchair Expert,” Mila Kunis and husband Ashton Kutcher said it wasn’t really a top priority for themselves or their kids. (Meanwhile, actors The Rock and Jason Momoa came out as shower fans on social media and in interviews.) Is skipping a shower as gross as it sounds? And how often should we be washing our hair <https://www.rd.com/article/how-often-should-you-wash-your-hair/>? But even more importantly, does it really have an impact on health? Well, it can, according to Annie Gonzalez, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at Riverchase Dermatology in Miami. Thanks to built-up dirt and sweat, some consequences of not showering enough include body odor, acne breakouts, dead skin buildup, fungal infections, and oily hair <https://www.rd.com/list/shampoos-for-oily-hair/>, according to Dr. Gonzalez. “Not showering enough can also increase the likelihood of getting sick,” she says. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with skipping a shower every now and then. And there are some risks to overdoing cleanliness and hygiene, too. To find out how often is enough when it comes to jumping in the shower, we asked Dr. Gonzalez and another expert have some questions. Although there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, the pros share their insights to help you determine what’s best for your body. KR IRS 3423 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CAL5XZorSZM2RD8CJeY7ybBm91H1dnBX1yoVAB1EX_8%2BWA1ReJA%40mail.gmail.com.
