Showering twice a day is generally excessive and damages the skin's protective acid mantle. Nevertheless, this is nothing unusual in summer or after a workout. But then it is enough to simply rinse off - soaping up again thoroughly is stressful for the skin and dries it out unnecessarily. Incidentally, it doesn't really matter whether you shower in the morning or in the evening: Some people love the freshness kick in the morning, others prefer to relax under a warm shower in the evening. But: a daily shower is a must - here's why!

What happens if you DON'T shower every day

1. bacteria and fungi spread

We carry around 1,000 types of bacteria and around 40 types of fungi on our skin at any one time. Many of them are good and important and simply belong to the skin - daily showering maintains the balance and prevents bad representatives from gaining the upper hand.

2. bad body odor develops

Of course you will now say that sweat smells - but it is not sweat that is responsible for the unpleasant odor, but bacteria. Long-chain bacteria in particular are responsible for the so-called sweat odor. So if you sweat a lot and develop odors under your armpits despite using deodorant, you can use a washcloth and mild soap several times a day. This means you don't need to take a full shower every time.

Tip: If you shower every day, you should use a mild product, such as the original Aleppo soap with purely natural ingredients or the rich The Ritual Sakura shower oil from Rituals.

3. pimples sprout

Skin and pores must be regularly cleansed of dirt and sebum, both in the morning and in the evening. Otherwise pimples will appear, which are particularly noticeable on the face. However, it is perfectly sufficient to thoroughly cleanse the face of make-up in the evening using appropriate products. One shower a day is enough!

Showering daily for skin problems?

If you have healthy skin, you can shower every day. If you suffer from neurodermatitis or psoriasis, you should refrain from doing so. The skin is already very dry and can be further irritated by daily basic cleansing. This should be avoided at all costs - talk to your dermatologist about the best shower ritual for you.

Date: 13.07.2020
Author: Tanja Seiffert