As a fan of both natural health and personal hygiene, it was a little disheartening to find out that daily showers aren’t great for you. I thus found myself asking, “Are there things I can do in the shower to feel fresher between washes?" The answer, it turns out, is a resounding yes. It might seem counterintuitive, but by switching up your routine a little, you can actually train your body to do what it does best — rejuvenate and clean itself — without that daily shower.
The same way cats are equipped with natural hygienic mechanisms (like a barbed tongue and detergent-like saliva), our bodies have delicate systems in place to take care of germs and bacteria. Unfortunately, most harsh soap-based products stifle or wipe out those systems, so bad bacteria and odors come back stronger, and hygiene becomes an uphill battle.
No, I’m not suggesting that you stop washing yourself (nor should you start doing it with your tongue). But there are smarter alternatives that support your body’s self-cleaning functions, and the general consensus seems to be that natural is better. I’ve compiled a list of my favorites here, so if you decide to take a few days' hiatus in between your showers, you can do so with confidence, poise, and happy smells.
Source: bustle.com
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