Lack of proper personal hygiene can lead to a buildup of bacteria and other microbes on the skin, but bathing frequency is key, experts say.
One of the most common daily activities to maintain good personal hygiene is take a bath. However, a recent study conducted by the prestigious Harvard University found that bathing daily can mean many problems in different aspects.
Harvard: what impacts daily showers generate
On the one hand, the study explained that bathing daily can have a significant effect on water consumption and therefore, an impact on the environment.
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It is estimated that a daily shower of 10 minutes can use up 100 liters of water. If this data is multiplied by the number of people who bathe daily around the world, water consumption can be astronomical.
On the other hand, the research explained that the habit of showering frequently is also harmful to our health.
Why bathing frequently harms our health?
experts from harvard found a number of reasons for do not bathe daily:
- The balance of good bacteria on your skin is knocked out.
- The skin becomes dry and can be irritated more easily.
- Skin infections and allergies can be caused by damaging the most superficial layer with soap and water every day of showering.
- The soaps disappear at native bacteria of the skin, which encourages the appearance of unfriendly and antibiotic-resistant microorganisms.
- The immune system needs some stimulation from dirt to create protective antibodies. Daily bathing can reduce your system’s ability to do its job.
- In addition, the water with which we bathe frequently has you go out and others chemicals, which can cause new health problems.
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On the other hand, take a bath with infrequently it can also have negative health effects. Lack of proper personal hygiene can lead to bacteria buildup and other microbes on the skin, which can lead to infection and disease.
Therefore, according to the study of harvard, it is advisable to bathe in moderation, preferably two or three times a week, using mild cleaning products and avoiding the excessive use of soaps and cleaning products. In addition, shower sessions should not exceed five minutes.
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