Body hygiene has always been considered an important indicator of health, so for a long time people have tried to follow it. Although in the history of mankind there are moments when even the rich and powerful of this world avoided taking a bath.
This phenomenon is due primarily to the fact that until the XIX century doctors were forbidden to wash, so as not to incur disease on their bodies. Of course, nothing in history is notorious and the "dirty" stage quickly passed, proving that many diseases occur precisely because of impurities and complete unsanitary conditions of the body. Today, almost no one has the thought of abandoning the bath-tubing procedures, because everyone knows from childhood that it is necessary to wash constantly. But here is the question: how often should I wash? 2 times a day? 1 time in 3 days? Or do not wash, as long as possible? Science is ready to give an answer to this question.
Some people love to take a shower and do it often, trying to spend under water as much time as possible.
In turn, there are those who hardly endure water procedures, waiting for a critical moment and taking a shower, as soon as possible.
* He sobs uncontrollably *
By the way, if you belong to the category of opponents of washing, then you will be surprised: the useful frequency of taking a shower is much less than most people think.
According to Dr. Joshua Zaichner, an assistant professor of dermatology at the Main-Sinai Hospital in New York, how often people wash and what they perceive as "body odor" is "nothing more than a cultural phenomenon." Doctor-dermatologist Ranella Hirch also supports the words of Dr. Zaichner: "We wash ourselves too often, but we must understand that the main reason for this is the social norm."
And such norms, as consequence, are a product of advertising actions. After the Civil War, especially in America, almost the era of purity began. Because of the huge amount of advertising soap and the opportunity to move to the city from the settlements, people rushed to take a shower to comply with public norms. Promises of beauty have captured the minds of people.
But it turned out that frequent washing can do more harm than good. Scientists say that hot water dries the skin and irritates, cleanses beneficial bacteria, and also leaves microcracks, increasing the risk of infection with various diseases.
Doctors unanimously assert that bathing babies every day is not necessary to accustom their skin to "dirt and bacteria." With age, it can affect health and resist some diseases, especially such as eczema and various allergies.
Depending on what climatic conditions you live in, most likely you can take a shower not every day, but once in 2-3 days. If you are trying to get rid of the smell, then use special wipes with a cleansing effect and wipe the most "rough and smelling" parts of your body.
Also, always change your laundry every day. One study showed that most of the clothes contain far more bacteria than the body itself, so keep the laundry clean as carefully as possible.
Thanks to dermatologists, now there is no need to take a bath or shower every day, spending invaluable minutes in an attempt to leave a warm bath and plunge into the harsh and cold reality of the room!