There's no need to shower every day – here's why
11 months, 1 week ago

There's no need to shower every day – here's why

BBC  

There's no need to shower every day – here's why Getty Images Is washing ourselves very frequently necessary? "If you've only got one shower for a family of five, that's a disincentive to shower," Southerton explains. How to shower less and still be fine Stop showering out of habit – wash yourself when you need to Consider your "transition showers" – eg. "If you go 100 years back, we didn't shower every day, because the shower was not a normal thing to have," Professor Kristen Gram-Hanssen from the Department of the Build Environment of Aalborg University in Denmark, tells me.

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Is showering every day bad for your skin? Study reveals surprising insights
2 days, 3 hours ago

Is showering every day bad for your skin? Study reveals surprising insights

Hindustan Times  

Showering is considered an essential part of most people's daily routines, whether it’s a refreshing morning wash to kickstart the day or a relaxing evening shower to wind down. There were also concerns that constant washing could dry out the skin, leading to cracks that might allow harmful bacteria and allergens to enter, which could trigger infections or worsen conditions …

Can you get away with skipping your daily shower?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Can you get away with skipping your daily shower?

ABC  

Norman Swan: So I'm going to ask you a very personal question, Tegan. Norman Swan: I don't know if the audience actually knows this, but I'm in Sydney, you're in Brisbane, you live in hot and sweaty Brisbane… Tegan Taylor: Yes. I don't think there's anything wrong with showering a lot, I just wonder whether… Norman Swan: Well, some people …

Hate showering daily? Experts agree, say, ’No proven health benefits’
11 months, 1 week ago

Hate showering daily? Experts agree, say, ’No proven health benefits’

Live Mint  

Daily bathing is considered to be a standard hygiene practice. While it's widely believed that daily showers are essential for cleanliness and health, a recent discussions among experts have raised questions about its daily necessity. As per BBC report, experts have said that daily showers offer no proven health benefits. Mostly because we’re afraid somebody else will tell us that …

Jonathan Ross says we should only shower once a week – is he right?
1 year ago

Jonathan Ross says we should only shower once a week – is he right?

The Independent  

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After Mila Kunis and Dax Shepherd confessed they are lax with washing habits, experts warn of risks
3 years, 7 months ago

After Mila Kunis and Dax Shepherd confessed they are lax with washing habits, experts warn of risks

Daily Mail  

Experts have warned dodging a daily shower could lead to warts, skin infections and 'extreme genital odour' after a host of celebrities confessed to having lax washing habits. Experts have warned dodging a daily shower could lead to warts, skin infections and 'extreme genital odour' after a host of celebrities confessed to having lax washing habits including Mila Kunas and …

How often should I shower? People reveal how often they really wash themselves every week
3 years, 7 months ago

How often should I shower? People reveal how often they really wash themselves every week

The Independent  

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What your daily routine should look like, according to science
7 years, 3 months ago

What your daily routine should look like, according to science

The Independent  

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How often should you shower?
7 years, 8 months ago

How often should you shower?

The Independent  

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Is showering everyday bad for you? New research says yes
8 years, 2 months ago

Is showering everyday bad for you? New research says yes

The Independent  

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Is showering every day BAD for you?
8 years, 2 months ago

Is showering every day BAD for you?

Daily Mail  

You might think you are doing yourself good, but having a shower every day is bad for you. Stock image SHOWERING COULD BE BAD FOR YOU There is a compelling body of evidence to say showering too much can damage our microbiome, the community of microbes that live on us. Studies have shown showering every day using shampoo and soap …

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