Jake Gyllenhaal says he finds regular bathing to be ‘less necessary’

2 days, 1 hour ago

This Beloved Washcloth Alternative Is On Sale, And Your Skin Will Thank You For Stocking Up

“I’ve been using these towels for a few years now. A staple in my daily routine… a must have for me.” — Liz “I have a small bathroom and after learning that traces of ecoli can be found on towels after a few mins along with having sensitive skin towards laundry detergents I had to try these. I was worried …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

My husband thinks my unhygienic bathtime habit is disgusting, but there's no greater pleasure: FLORA GILL

Daily Mail

The bath has long been one of the best places to relax. Detractors might claim it’s unhygienic but I’d argue there’s far worse places to eat that are deemed socially acceptable – chief among them being your bed. Flora Gill says the world is a less distracting place when you’re in a bathtub But I imagine many people feel the …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Scientists want to make Space Station dirty to keep astronauts healthy

India Today

Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore are preparing to adjust to life on Earth as they gear up to return from the Space Station. A recent study published in the journal Cell suggests that the immune dysfunction and inflammatory conditions experienced by astronauts in space may be exacerbated by the overly sterile nature of spacecraft like the International Space …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

The simple swaps to make at home to reduce your risk of cancer, disease and premature ageing

Daily Mail

We are all walking around with a toxic load. Wi-Fi routers, smart meters, and electronics constantly emit electromagnetic fields and studies suggest that prolonged EMF exposure may contribute to oxidative stress 5. Swap out body products with harmful chemicals for natural alternatives Many conventional body care products contain parabens, sulphates, phthalates, and synthetic fragrances that can disrupt hormones and contribute …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

US Doctor Shares Why He Stopped Using Soap For Bath Years Ago, Lists Health Benefits

ABP News

Dr. James Hamblin, a lecturer at the Yale School of Public Health, says there is “a large health halo” around personal care products. But, he adds, “I certainly was very minimalist for a very long time.” Apart from the expenditure on the hygiene products, and the harm he sees they might be causing to the skin microbiome, Dr James Hamblin …

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2 months ago

How often should you shower? 5 things to know from a doctor

CNN

Editor’s note: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small. “If you look at the actual way in which many of those products are actually doing anything to prevent disease transmission making sure you don’t have bodily fluids on you … that might transmit disease, the rest of …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Your loofah is a hotspot for germs, but don't just ditch it

India Today

For many of us, our daily bath is more than just a cleansing ritual—it's a quiet form of self-care that helps us unwind and face life's challenges. After scrubbing, loofahs trap dead skin cells and oils, which provide a breeding ground for bacteria if not cleaned and dried thoroughly," explains Dr Mikki Singh, director, Bodycraft Clinic and Salon, Bengaluru. Dr …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Urgent warning to vintage shoppers as scientist reveals second-hand clothes are 'swimming in germs' - including bugs that cause diarrhoea, athlete's foot, and ringworm

Daily Mail

From London's Brick Lane to New York's Brooklyn Flea, vintage markets have become go-to destinations for savvy shoppers in recent years. Dr Primrose Freestone, a senior lecturer in Clinical Microbiology at the University of Leicester, has warned that second-hand clothes are 'swimming in germs' Disgustingly, this includes bacteria, fungi, and viruses that can cause everything from athlete's foot to diarrhoea …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

'It's not shampoo': Woman washes hair with toxic foam in Yamuna, internet shocked

Hindustan Times

As a thick layer of toxic foam continued to cover the Yamuna’s surface, many devotees took a dip in the contaminated water during Chhath Puja festival and stood amid floating froth. In a viral video, a woman was seen bathing in the Yamuna even as a toxic foam floating around her. Take a look at the video here: ‘It’s heartbreaking …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

双语早读丨卫生间烘手器其实是在“喷细菌”

China Daily

在卫生间使用烘手器更环保，但它其实更不卫生。随着暖风喷出的还有卫生间中的排泄物和细菌，看到这儿，经常用烘手器的你是不是已经崩溃了……别担心，其中绝大部分病菌都不会致病，而且其实你不管是烘干或擦干，手上总会沾上一些细菌。如果你有洁癖，而且平时需要使用公共卫生间，可能这篇文章你根本读不下去。 If you're a germophobe who wants to use a public bathroom ever again, you might want to stop reading this. 康涅狄格大学的研究人员在学校多个卫生间的烘手器下方放置了培养皿，然后对结果进行分析。 Researchers at the University of Connecticut began their study by placing petri dishes under various bathroom hand dryers around the school. 研究人员得出结论称“烘手器会将多种细菌吹到人们手上，包括潜在的病原体和芽孢。” The researchers concluded that "many kinds of bacteria, including potential pathogens and spores, can be …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

The 30-Second Hack You Should Be Using In The Shower, According To A Doctor

Huff Post

Adene Sanchez via Getty Images For many of us, taking a long hot shower isn’t just about getting clean, it’s the only time of the day when no one can reach us to ask about that overdue work assignment or what’s for dinner or our car’s extended warranty. That’s what we — Raj Punjabi and Noah Michelson, hosts of HuffPost’s …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Personal hygiene: Men need to be more thorough at washing their bodies.

Slate

This is part of r/Farhad, in which Slate contributor Farhad Manjoo delves into the Reddit communities that bring him peculiar joy. What first clued me in to the remarkable frequency with which complaints about men’s cleanliness appear on Reddit was repeatedly encountering one of the most awfully evocative euphemisms in the English language: skid mark. One woman, who found three …

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11 months 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 …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

Jonathan Ross isn't the only shower dodger! After chat show host revealed he and wife Jane Goldman bathe less than once a week, others say they follow a similar regime - and experts agree over-washing

Daily Mail

Jonathan Ross revealed this week that he and his wife Jane Goldman shower less than once a week - because he feels all grooming is a waste of valuable time. TV presenter Jonathan Ross has revealed that he and wife Jane Goodman only shower once or so a week Two separate studies suggest that there is a compelling body of …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Microbiologist makes SHOCKING revelation about how dirty public hand dryers really are

Daily Mail

The Utah-based native found five bacterial colonies in the public restroom's air Tim discovered eight to 20 bacterial colonies and two large patches of fungus A microbiologist has revealed just how clean public hand dryers really are - and the results are shocking. Tim Call, from Utah, has bad news for germaphobes drying their hands after a visit to a …

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1 year, 10 months ago

The rise of the ‘no-wash’ movement

BBC

The rise of the ‘no-wash’ movement Alamy Cutting down on your laundry is better for the planet – and saves time, say low-wash enthusiasts There's a growing cohort of people who believe in washing clothes less – or not at all. "Some of these pairs, as it's coming up on the end of the year, I wouldn't want to handle …

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2 years ago

Why spring-cleaning won't benefit your health

BBC

Why spring-cleaning won't benefit your health Getty Images Many of us spring clean as the weather warms up. Getty Images Current health advice suggests people should clean their hands after handling pets, for instance "Cleanliness is about achieving the appearance of looking clean, through vacuuming or wiping it," she says. Nine key moments for targeted hygiene The International Scientific Forum …

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2 years ago

Is It Safe To Use a Loofah In The Shower? Find Out

News 18

We have all used a plastic loofah during our showers, to get a luxurious, foamy feel, when bathing with a shower gel or body wash. “Yes, using a loofah will exfoliate your skin, and get rid of the dead skin cells that are usually on your epidermis. The dead skin cells also tend to linger, and remain on the loofah …

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2 years, 1 month ago

How a simple towel rekindled my love for Twitter

The Independent

Once upon a time I loved Twitter. Roman Kemp, broadcaster and son of 1980s icons Martin and Shirlie, had posted a seemingly innocuous question about how often a towel should be reused before it was washed. But in a household of four, the idea of washing everyone’s towel daily is impossible: for one thing, my son’s school uniform – muddied …

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2 years, 5 months ago

A Guide to Good Personal Hygiene

News 18

Personal hygiene is one of the most effective ways to protect ourselves from diseases. No matter how much perfume or makeup you wear, poor personal hygiene can never go unnoticed. Here are some of the personal hygiene you should be paying attention to- Pre-bathing rituals If you are prone to rashes, and inflammation, try this pre-bathing ritual. Use a body …

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2 years, 11 months ago

German media advocates less showering; shares its health benefits

India TV News

It is often argued whether taking a bath every day is necessary or not. Amid the ongoing possibility of a complete ban on all the Russian energy imports, a newspaper article titled 'It's enough to wash THESE four body parts – Why the skin cleans itself if you let it,' mentioned conserving energy through individual actions. These good bacteria only …

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3 years, 7 months ago

How much do you really need to bathe?

Salon

It was around dinnertime when I started to feel… gross. And Jake Gylenhaal recently admitted in Vanity Fair that "More and more I find bathing to be less necessary, at times," because "There's a whole world of not bathing that is also really helpful for skin maintenance, and we naturally clean ourselves." A 2016 study from Air Quality, Atmosphere & …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Pollution damaging humans’ first line of defence against infections and toxins, review finds

The Independent

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The scientists reviewed recent scientific literature about the effects of contaminants on the mucosal system, an internal membrane that …

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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 …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Hand hygiene is important, but how do we look after the 'good bugs' on our skin too?

ABC

You've probably heard of "gut bacteria", the trillions of tiny microbes that live in our intestine to help digest food and absorb nutrients. "If you've used a public bathroom for example, you might be picking up bugs from yourself or bugs from other people and obviously in those contexts hand hygiene is really important," Dr Rogers says. Our skin is …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Smell that? It’s the scent of Jake Gyllenhaal becoming latest celeb to shun bathing

LA Times

Some celebrities — think Marie Kondo, Madonna, January Jones — have sung the praises of a hot bath as a primo self-care ritual during the COVID-19 pandemic. “But I do also think that there’s a whole world of not bathing that is also really helpful for skin maintenance,” he continued, “and we naturally clean ourselves.” No lavender oil or rose …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Why experts agree with Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher’s bathing habits

The Independent

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3 years, 7 months ago

Is clean beauty really clean?

Live Mint

The first time she used the shampoo, a well-known brand that claimed to be plant-based and antioxidant-rich, her ears started tingling a bit, remembers Jobi Vijay, a Chennai-based fitness coach. “Usually, I am not allergic at all.” “Clean” beauty has become increasingly popular over the last few years, with products purporting to be eco-friendly”, “cruelty-free”, “natural” and “vegan” taking over …

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3 years, 9 months ago

NASA And Tide Get Down And Dirty About Doing Laundry In Space

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — How do astronauts do laundry in space? NASA wants to change that — if not at the International Space Station, then the moon and Mars — and stop throwing away tons of dirty clothes every year, stuffing them in the trash to burn up in the atmosphere aboard discarded cargo ships. When you …

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3 years, 10 months ago

Why Personal Hygiene Matters in Summers?

News 18

Two in three adolescents are not practising appropriate hand hygiene, a shocking recent global study involving University of Queensland researchers has found. The personal care industry has been very vocal about men’s intimate hygiene in the recent past, says Sarthak Taneja, Co-Founder, Skin Elements, adding that maintaining body hygiene is equally important for both the sexes, especially the genitals. Personal …

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3 years, 11 months ago

You need this loo brush in your life

Wired

Despite a deep-rooted love of toilet humour, discussing what goes on in the smallest room remains firmly off limits at times. Roca’s In-Wash Inspira, the original Japanese smart toilet TOTO, and even Washloo – a thoroughly British alternative – just a click away. Central to the task is the toilet brush, a product so disgusting it casts serious doubts on …

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4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus Scare in 2020 Spiked the Frequency of Washing Clothes, Finds New Survey

News 18

With consumers feeling the increased importance of sanitisation in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the frequency with which they wash clothes has gone up, according to a survey conducted by data, insights and consulting firm Kantar. According to the survey that was carried out in the second half of 2020 for Whirlpool of India, 97 per cent of consumers …

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4 years, 8 months ago

A third of people in Britain will ‘always be more anxious’ about hygiene, poll finds

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The research, which was commissioned by Fulvisafe, a non-alcohol, antiviral and anti-bacterial sanitiser brand, …

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5 years ago

Woman Discovers the 'Soap' She Used to Wash Her Hands for Days is a Block of Cheese

News 18

Coronavirus has seen people going back to the basics of washing their hands properly and maintaining hygiene etiquettes. Now a Reddit user Miley from Vancouver, Canada, had been following the same and was very vigilant with washing her hands with a yellow ‘bar of soap’ religiously. Miley posted a picture of her holding the infamous ‘soap’ on Reddit and wrote …

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5 years, 2 months ago

Elizabeth Warren says ‘I never wash my face’ when asked about skincare routine

The Independent

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Democratic candidate Elizabeth Warren has revealed that she never washes …

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5 years, 6 months ago

‘Energy-saving’ wash cycles could spread germs, study finds

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy “Energy-saving” wash cycles could spread germs, new research suggests. “Resistance genes, …

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5 years, 6 months ago

Majority of women think they are 'too tough on themselves', poll claims

The Independent

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5 years, 8 months ago

Men's bathroom doors have SIX times more germs than ladies'

Daily Mail

When it comes to bathroom etiquette, the sins of men extend far beyond leaving the toilet seat up. Men really are less likely than women to wash their hands after using the bathroom, research suggests, and may put other people at risk from the germs they leave behind. A snapshot study swabbed the door handles of a large office building …

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5 years, 9 months ago

Swimming in oceans ups infection risk: Study

India TV News

Swimming in the ocean alters the skin microbiome and may increase the likelihood of infection, a study has found. "Our data demonstrate for the first time that ocean water exposure can alter the diversity and composition of the human skin microbiome," said Marisa Chattman Nielsen, a PhD student at the University of California, Irvine in the US. "While swimming normal …

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6 years, 4 months ago

World Toilet Day: Why you must wash your hands after going to the bathroom

Hindustan Times

Around 60% of the global population –- 4.5 billion people –- either have no toilet at home or one that is not safe, according to a report by the United Nations. World Toilet Day 2018: Find out what not washing your hands long enough after using the bathroom means for your health. Neither plain water nor alcohol hand sanitisers are …

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6 years, 7 months ago

How environmentally friendly are 'eco' bath and cleaning products?

ABC

When you lather up your locks in the shower, or blast the mucky kitchen bench with antibacterial spray, the chemicals in those common household products eventually make their way down the drain and into the environment. And even if the "eco" marketing does relate to the contents, there are still compounds that companies don't have to disclose at all — …

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6 years, 11 months ago

Wet wipes are contributing to childhood food allergies, finds study

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It’s a major advance in our understanding of how a food allergy starts early in …

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7 years, 7 months ago

Hotel hair dryers found to have large number of germs by microbiologist

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hair dryers are home to more germs than you might imagine, according to an investigation by …

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7 years, 8 months ago

'Hygiene poverty' forces poor families to choose between eating and keeping clean, warns report

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A poll carried out by In Kind Direct, a charity that distributes new and …

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7 years, 8 months ago

Scientist reveals why it's important to let your kids be exposed to germs

The Independent

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7 years, 9 months ago

Why drying your wet laundry inside could be damaging your health

The Independent

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8 years, 1 month ago

Doctor hasn't showered for months to debunk health and hygiene myths

The Independent

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