Scientifically, How Often Should You Shower?
I bet that almost all your mornings start the same way ...
... a good shower, singing a heady old tube, just to wake you up gently.
In fact, this habit is so deeply rooted in our daily lives that it has become mechanical. We don't even think about it anymore. And it is wrong.
From a scientific point of view anyway, because this little morning routine would not only have advantages.
By washing too frequently, we deprive our skin of a protective film, sebum.
We dry out our delicate skin and unwittingly, we prepare the ground for an army of malicious microbes and bacteria.
The obsessed with personal hygiene who will scour every corner of his privacy in the shower may have some bad surprises.
“The human body is, in essence, a well-oiled machine,” says Brandon Mitchell, dermatologist at George Washington University. According to him, it is clear that we wash “far too often. "
Be aware that the shower has no effect against germs.
Even a whole armada of cleansing products reputed to be anti-bacterial are totally ineffective against bacteria.
Best for washing? A very simple soap!
Nothing beats a good classic soap for an impeccable toilet.
All shower gels sold as anti-bacterial are not only ineffective against bacteria, they are also dangerous for health and the environment.
Blame it on triclosan!
Anti-bacterial and deodorant, this chemical has the particularity of causing severe allergies and promoting resistance to antibiotics.
It is also an endocrine disruptor. Not terrible all that ...
Finally, the more you wash, the less clean you are ...
But part of the reason we're so obsessed with our personal hygiene is the cosmetics industry.
With skill, she knew how to make us swallow that our so-called bad breath or our ugly body odors are intolerable.
With a lot of pseudo-scientific concepts and studies, it sells us its many products that wash whiter than white.
The result is that the clever marketing maneuvers of the cosmetics industry have established the daily shower as a must.
Clear objective: to sell more shampoos, soaps and bubble baths.
The killing of bacteria
But if skipping the daily shower when you wake up or after your workout seems inconceivable to you, you can focus on a few strategic areas: armpits, buttocks, lumbar region.
“The rest of the body doesn't need to be washed too often,” insists Bradon Mitchell.
For the rest, a big cleaning once or twice a week is more than enough.
Why ? Because beyond that, the natural balance of your skin risks being abused.
You will disrupt the work of bacteria which play a crucial role in protecting our immune system.
If your skin is dry, it is even more important not to overdo the shower. Because tiny little holes can form in which bacteria love to hide.
Once the shower is finished, dry yourself gently so as not to promote irritation.
And when you get out of the shower, don't mess around with your towel like crazy. Simply and gently wipe off the drops to avoid irritation.
Leave your dead skin alone!
Imagine that the dead skin that you insist on removing with scrubs and peels are doing you a service.
These little cells that are embedded in your clothes also protect you: they form a barrier against chemicals.
As we saw above, some of these products are not tender to our skin. Better to avoid too direct contact.
Do you like to relax and relieve the daily stress in a hot shower? Well, know that hot water weakens our skin by eliminating moisturizing agents whose mission is to protect us from irritation.
Conclusion: To solve your eczema and psoriasis problems, start by showering less often and using fewer chemicals to wash yourself.
To seduce, forget the deodorant!
Do you want me to tell you a secret?
If you want to find a soul mate, it's time to throw away your inexpensive deodorant or perfume that camouflages your body odor.
Yes, it is those who shower the least who are the most successful!
Why ? Because body odor plays a determining role in sexual attraction.
They can lead you to nirvana or… to clash, as this study shows. It is therefore very important to communicate well on the olfactory level.
In the event of undesirable odors, a good natural soap is more than enough ... The annoying odors will only be a bad memory and you can live your beautiful love story.
If you're worried about smelling bad anyway, read this surprising testimonial:
A family has lived an unprecedented experience. In one experiment, she was unable to use chemicals to wash herself for 6 months.
For 6 months, she had to wash only with water. Imagine that after these 6 months, the members of this family noticed that they no longer smelled bad.
All of their body odors were gone, as were their acne problems. And their intimate smells were much less strong.
What about the hair?
Rest the hair ...
"People with dry hair can just wash it every two weeks," says dermatologist Brandon Mitchell.
So no major obstacle to people with dry hair reducing the frequency of their shampoo.
For those who have dandruff or who have to wash often, 2 shampoos per week are more than enough.
And if you want to take the plunge, and not wash yourself again, take the story of David Whitlock, a chemist who hasn't washed in 12 years, for inspiration.
Apparently, he's not complaining: he's never felt so good.
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The VERY SIMPLE Trick To Wash Your Hair LESS Often.
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