You Don't Need To Shower Daily

United States
December 3, 2025 6:49am CST
On yet a second post about showering, I was reading an article yesterday about people over age 65 shouldn't shower daily. It strips away their skin oils and rubbing vigorously with a towel could cause an abrasion. It suggested that once every other day showering was sufficient with gentle washing the day in between showers. Do you shower daily? My shower schedule depends on if I've worked out that day or not.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (125805)
• Marion, Ohio
5h
It depends what I have done and if I am going anywhere
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (53877)
• United States
5h
I shower daily.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (107509)
• United States
3h
I saw a interview on The Today Show where the dermatologist said people should not shower more than three times a week unless they have a dirty job or do a really sweaty activity.
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May2k8
@May2k8 (19338)
• Indonesia
6h
that was before, now I sometimes don't shower.
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marguicha
@marguicha (229497)
• Chile
6h
I shower every other day now that I´m 80. It is ennough as I am inside of the house all day.
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Aparna Sen
@Dreamerby (9570)
• Calcutta, India
4h
Yes I shower daily. I don't know I kinda feel unclean if I don't.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (199515)
• United States
5h
Most days yes. I don't rub my skin hard though.I like to be clean, plus I find hot water soothing.
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Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (39068)
• Toccoa, Georgia
26m
Most days
DE
@DaddyEvil (162818)
• United States
2h
It depends... If I'm going somewhere, I definitely shower before leaving the house. If I'm not going anywhere, a washcloth and soap are good enough.
MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (87192)
• United States
4h
I can't start my day without a nice hot shower. It helps get the blood flowing and I make sure to use moisturizer on my skin to keep it from drying out.
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Baconstripsxxx
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (16445)
• Torrington, Connecticut
4h
Ewww,I shower everyday twice a day, when I wake up and get ready for work and after work when I get home 9 hours later. I wouldn't be able to go a day without showering
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DE
@DaddyEvil (162818)
• United States
2h
When I was working, I showered like that, too. Now that I don't work anymore a shower every other day is fine with a washcloth and soap on the alternate days. I'm not doing anything to get sweaty or dirty.
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