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A good shower is a simple shower, no matter what influencers recommend
UNITED STATES, JUL 9 – Showers use nearly 17% of indoor water in the U.S., and experts say shorter showers with gentle cleansers protect skin and support water conservation amid droughts.
- Dermatologists including Dr. Olga Bunimovich advise that daily showers with lukewarm water and minimal soap suffice to maintain skin health.
- This guidance arises because elaborate multistep cleansing routines promoted by influencers often overuse soap and harm both skin and the environment.
- Experts explain that very hot showers can irritate, dry, and inflame skin, causing discoloration and worsening conditions like melasma, while also affecting blood pressure.
- Dr. Nicole Negbenebor emphasizes, “Your skin is a barrier,” recommending oils after showering to seal in moisture rather than using excessive cleansers.
- Adopting simple shower habits with lukewarm water and hydrating products reduces skin damage and environmental impact, suggesting that less intensive routines are preferable.
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A good shower is a simple shower, no matter what influencers recommend
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