It is well known, we must not waste waterbecause this resource is not inexhaustible. Washing every day is bad for the planet and the climate, as well as for the pocket because drinking water is not free in many countries. But, did you know that showering once a day is also bad for your health and especially for your skin?
In fact, dermatologists believe that washing less frequently is not dangerous, obviously respecting the basic rules of hygiene. A recent study by Ifop reveals that in Europa76% of the French shower daily, 77% for their neighbors in Germany68% in the United Kingdom and only 53% in Italy.
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BFM scientists are asking you to ditch the daily shower.
“If parts of the body require daily washing, washing thoroughly is not necessary or recommended every day”
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But these daily showers have an energetic and ecological impact. Because showering, we consume 57 liters of water on average according to the Observatory of the Water Information Center (Cieau). While a bath represents between 150 and 200 liters of water. That is why it is better to ban bathing and limit showers according to specialists.
“We are not obliged to wash ourselves daily from head to toe,” he explains. Marie Jourdandermatologist at Paris and member of the French Society of Dermatology (SFD) to the medium 20Minutes. Because “washing too often can create dryness, even eczema.” The same happens with baths, especially when they are long and hot, they unbalance the epidermis and therefore dry out the skin.
It is true that we have known since the 19th century that washing can destroy most of the bacteria that cause epidemics.. However, washing every day runs the risk of “disrupting the superficial hydrolipidic film that allows the skin to remain naturally healthy”, develops Laurence Netterdermatologist and venerologist in Paris.
FLASH I In order to respect the agreements of #Paris as the ideal consumer, you should limit yourself to:
– 3 #showers per week of 8 minutes
– 2 washing machines (1 hour) per week
– eat #chicken 2 times max per week (100g/portion).(The echoes) #Weather pic.twitter.com/13NDqJi9XV
— Cerfia (@CerfiaFR) November 17, 2021
This hydrolipid film It is found on the surface of the skin and is made up of an emulsion of water and fat. Serves as a natural protection against contaminationinfections and protects the skin from dehydration. So what are the recommendations of dermatologists?
You should clean your skin if it is subject to pollution or perspiration or if you have done any sports session. Otherwise, “it is enough to lather daily the areas where the perspiration is more greasy, which are the most prone to bacterial colonies, such as the armpits, the spaces between the toes or the intimate parts”, explains Marie Jourdan.
It is also necessary limit the use of detergents or foaming agents because they attack and damage the epidermis. Thus, Laurence Netter assures you that “showering every two or three days is not a problem. (…) It is even ideal for reconciling good hygiene, healthy skin and low energy consumption”, affirms the specialist.