"If someone told you that showering less could actually improve your skin, you'd probably think they were making excuses for poor hygiene. Yet a growing number of dermatologists are challenging one of our most basic assumptions about cleanliness: that daily showers are essential for healthy skin. After diving into the research and talking to experts for various articles, I've discovered that what we consider normal hygiene might actually be working against us."
"According to dermatology experts at UPMC, hot water strips away the natural oils of the skin and leaves pores open for moisture to escape, leading to dryness and irritation. I learned this the hard way during a particularly stressful period when I was pulling long hours on deadline. My solution to exhaustion was longer, hotter showers. They felt therapeutic in the moment, but my skin started resembling sandpaper."
Many dermatologists now say daily showers and frequent hot-water exposure can harm the skin. Hot water strips natural oils that form a protective barrier, allowing moisture to escape and pores to remain open. Prolonged exposure to hot water leads to dryness, itching, and irritation even with lukewarm water. Natural skin oils keep moisture in and protect against bacteria. Excessive scrubbing and long, hot showers can turn skin rough and sandpaper-like. Adjusting shower temperature, duration, and frequency can preserve the skin barrier while maintaining hygiene. Understanding skin needs can prevent unnecessary damage from habitual cleansing routines.
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