Wellness
How Often Should You Shower? If You’re Over 65, the Answer May Surprise You
Turns out scaling back could be the key to keeping skin youthful and healthy
Key Takeaways
- Mature skin loses moisture more easily, making gentle shower habits especially important.
- Hot water and harsh cleansers can strip natural oils and worsen dry, itchy skin.
- You can shower daily while protecting your skin by keeping it short and using lukewarm water.
If you’re the kind of person who can’t imagine starting the day without a hot shower, you’re not alone. But here’s an interesting question worth asking, especially as we get a little older: How often should you shower to keep your skin looking its best? The answer might surprise you—and it could actually be good news for your skin, your schedule and your water bill.
How often should you shower? What the research shows
A new research analysis has found that people over age 65 who shower every day may want to consider scaling back. The reason comes down to something most of us start to notice around midlife: Our skin simply doesn’t hold on to moisture the way it used to. Daily hot showers can strip away the natural oils that keep mature skin sof...