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

Hot Water and Soap: How to Care for Mature Skin
Showering is a joyful, revitalizing, almost formal experience. But when the water is too hot and the products are too harsh, we remove more than just dirt: we also damage the skin’s natural protective film.

In people over 65, this causes redness, tightness, itching, and even minor infections. Furthermore, showering too frequently unbalances the skin’s microbiome, the invisible flora that helps fight microbes.

The ideal frequency: 2 or 3 showers per week

Less is more!
Experts have found that for mature skin, it’s best to limit yourself to two or three showers per week. This is enough to keep your skin clean and protect its natural moisture.

This method, already used in the medical field, is a powerful idea for fragile skin. It helps maintain good hygiene without damaging the epidermis, similar to how we prefer to regularly maintain a car instead of washing it daily.

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