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Are You Showering Too Much?

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Some individuals don’t shower every day. While there’s lots of inconsistent advice about how often you should shower, this group might have it right.

It may sound counterproductive, but a shower every day could harm your skin. Some dermatologists only suggest a shower every other day or two to three times a week.

Many individuals hit the shower at least once a day, either in the morning or night before bed. Depending on the day and exercise level, you might even take two or three showers.

There’s no arguing the significance of personal hygiene. But while some individuals take a daily shower, it doesn’t have to be a part of your daily routine in many circumstances.

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How much is too much?

The advice above from dermatologists doesn’t mean you have to scale back your shower routine. Everyone’s skin is diverse, and each individual’s skin can vary from season to season.

For instance, your skin might be drier in the winter, in which case too many showers can bring on intense dryness. Yet, a shower every day in the summer may not adversely affect your skin.

Since there are no hard or fast rules on how much is too much, you must get to know your body and determine what your skin can tolerate.

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Due to personal preference, you may not want to neglect a daily shower. According to professionals, if this applies to you, stick with only one shower per day.

Any more, and you can potentially strip your skin of essential oils. This causes dryness, which can lead to skin inflammation or eczema. Your skin may feel scratchy and crack, chip, or become red.

More than one shower per day might even initiate a flare-up if you have a skin condition like psoriasis. Also, too many showers may rinse

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