After age 65, how often should we shower (and why over-washing can be harmful to your health)?

After a certain age, it’s important to reflect on your everyday actions. One of the most painless, like showering, could be atrophying your skin without you even realizing it. What if we told you that after 65, you shouldn’t shower every day? Do you believe it? An incredible suggestion, but one evaluated by experts.

Why does skin change with age?

A body that grows, a skin that refines.

Over time, our skin loses some of its natural properties. The weakening of collagen, elastin, and sebum, elements that keep our skin firm, supple, and protected, weakens the skin barrier.

Think of the skin barrier as a knight’s shield: over the years, this shield becomes thinner and more fragile. Furthermore, external aggressors such as pollution, cold, chemicals, etc., penetrate more easily. And showering too frequently is an unlikely aggravating factor.

Too many showers dry out the skin a lot.

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