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TheNew York Timeswoke up and chosefrowsinesson May 5, publishing a piece titled “See Fewer People.

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Take Fewer Showers.”

Because there aren’t as many opportunities for their body odor to offend people.

Environmentalists make the argument about water waste.

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Some doctors say that daily showering can upset yourskin’s microbiome.

And with depressionon the riseduring the global pandemic, that is understandable.

There are also people who are disabled and may not be able to wash their bodies every day.

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That too is something to acknowledge.

But we’re not talking about those groups of people.

We’re talking about me and the attacks on my personal bathing habits!

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The truth of the matter is that washing yourself dailydoeshave benefits beyond aesthetics.

In fact, it’s something that is still being studied.

“The key is to bathegentlyto maintain the skin’s protective barriers to help prevent infection.

Ultimately, if you are having issues, you should consult your dermatologist.

Eunice Cofie-Obeng, a cosmetic chemist and founder of the skin-care brandNuekie, shares a similar opinion.

“When you come out of the shower, moisturize that takes care of that issue.

“Lotion: It’s a thing, people!

She also stresses the importance of moisturizing immediately after a shower.

What sticks out to me most about these showering habits, is that they are largely cultural.

Most people in the U.S. do and (hopefully!)

will continue to wash once a day.

Others, like those who hail from hot, humid tropical climates, will often shower twice a day.

“It’s definitely a cultural difference,” says Cofie-Obeng.

Demonstrating good hygiene is just a piece of that.

Washing daily also just feelsgood.

The past year and change has been difficult for all of us.

I lost my own mother in the pandemic, and have been feeling bouts of depression.

At my most cautious, I would shower right after going downstairs to my building lobby.

So, noNew York Times, et.

And that’s on fresh armpits.

For those who enjoy bath culture:

Now, watch Nigella Miller’s psoriasis-conscious wash day routine:

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