Showers work like coffee for some, providing the stimulation it takes to wake up and start the day. Other people use them to wind down and relax after a tough day or difficult workout. But according to dermatologist Dr. Ranella Hirsch in an article for Essence, if you shower every day, it might not be good for you. Showers disrupt natural processes that occur on your skin and in your hair and nails. They also waste clean water, which so many people in the world lack access to.
6 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Be Showering Every Single Day
By
Michael Avery in
Facts
On 4th November 2016
advertisement
Many people shower every single day, and they probably don't need to.
Here are six reasons why you might be better off skipping a day.
1. Skipping showers boosts your immune system.
Showering every day washes away good bacteria that could protect you from harmful germs.
advertisement
2. It's better for the planet.
Showering every other day saves tons of water over time.
3. It's good for your hair.
Washing your hair too often can strip away healthy oils and leave your hair dry.
advertisement
4. It's better for your skin.
Much like your hair, your skin has oils that are stripped away by soap and hot water.
advertisement
5. You can increase your Vitamin D absorption.
If you shower too often, you could wash away Vitamin D, which is created in the skin.
advertisement
6. The opposite sex is attracted by natural pheromones.
Washing away your natural smell can make you less attractive to potential partners.
advertisement
This doesn't mean that you should skip showers altogether. It just means that you should do it less often.
Just to recap things remember the following.
