2023-06-09 18:57:59
In many societies, the custom of bathing is a daily routine and it is generally done in the morning, before leaving the house to go to work, school or university. Likewise, this action is carried out, almost in a sacred way, to activate the body for the rest of the day and as a habit of hygiene and cleanliness.
However, there are different people around the world who have questioned whether bathing every day is really effective and what consequences not doing it daily might have on the body.
As explained by the renowned academy, one of the drawbacks of undergoing a daily shower falls on the skin, an organ that is usually very delicate and sensitive and that reacts in different ways to changes in climate, temperature, contact with substances and the lack of hygiene.
The experts indicated that she is the one in charge of producing her own oils to stay hydrated and to protect herself from bacteria or external agents that may affect her; consequently, by bathing daily, the skin and scalp can lose their balance and be exposed to different pathologies.
But in reality the risk of showers is not in contact with water, but in the cleaning products that are used in this routine, because the chemical composition of the different soaps and shampoos can alter the natural pH of the skin, causing irritation and redness and making the body more susceptible to allergies.
These products would lead to the opposite effect, because instead of the skin being able to protect the body, using them constantly might leave it exposed to diseases. However, this study does not recommend stopping bathing, but it does recommend reducing the frequency with which it is done and recommends an average of four times a week, as long as it is adapted to hygiene habits and skin type.
Factors that determine how often a person should bathe
For Ariel Vilchis Reyes, an academic from the Department of Public Health of the UNAM School of Medicine, he suggests identifying three factors and ensures:
- The weather: It is important to recognize the temperature. “If we are in a cold climate, it is best to bathe two or three times a week, but if we are in a hot climate and we sweat a lot, it is recommended to bathe up to two times a day.”
- Biological condition: “This means that each body is different and we should be careful not to damage sensitive skin.”
- Physical activity and that require effort: “The recommendation is to take a double bath a day to eliminate bacteria that are produced in sweating.”
Mayo Clinica non-profit organization dedicated to clinical practice, education and research, revealed some recommendations for skin care, such as:
- Limit the duration of the bath. Hot water and long showers or baths strip the skin’s natural oils and it’s best to use lukewarm rather than hot water. Avoid strong soaps. Harsh soaps and detergents can remove natural oils from the skin.
- Avoid strong soaps. Harsh soaps and detergents can remove natural oils from the skin.
- Pat dry. After the bath, the ideal is to dry the skin gently with a towel giving small touches so that some moisture remains on the skin.
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