Are there any benefits to not showering? - #17705
Okay, so this might sound weird, but I stopped showering every day a few weeks ago, and I actually feel kinda... better? I used to shower twice a day, sometimes even three times if I worked out, but my skin was always dry, and my hair got super oily fast. Then I saw this article about how showering too much can strip the skin of natural oils and mess with good bacteria, so I decided to experiment. Now I shower maybe every 2-3 days, and honestly, my skin feels less itchy, and my hair doesn’t get greasy as quickly. So now I’m wondering, are there any benefits to not showering from an Ayurvedic perspective? At first, I thought I’d feel gross, but surprisingly, my body adjusted. I don’t smell bad (at least I don’t think so 🤷), and my energy levels seem more stable. I used to feel really tired after showers, especially hot ones, but now I feel like I have more energy throughout the day. I also noticed that my scalp isn’t as flaky as before. Could it be that daily showers were actually making things worse? That said, I’m still worried if this is actually good for my health or if I’m just convincing myself it is. My mom thinks I’ve lost my mind and keeps saying I’ll get sick if I don’t shower daily. She says it’s important to wash off “bad energy” every day, especially in the morning, but I don’t know if that’s actually true or just something people say. So I guess my question is—are there any benefits to not showering regularly, according to Ayurveda? Does skipping showers help the skin and body maintain balance, or is it just my imagination? And how often should a person shower depending on their body type? Also, if I do shower less, is there anything specific I should do to stay clean without ruining the benefits?
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