{"id":121985,"date":"2025-04-12T18:00:42","date_gmt":"2025-04-12T11:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplymeblog.com\/?p=121985"},"modified":"2025-04-12T18:00:42","modified_gmt":"2025-04-12T11:00:42","slug":"from-age-65-how-often-should-you-shower-and-why-over-washing-can","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplymeblog.com\/from-age-65-how-often-should-you-shower-and-why-over-washing-can\/","title":{"rendered":"From age 65, how often should you shower and why over-washing can&hellip;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>From Age 65, How Often Should You Shower? Why Over-Washing Can Be Harmful to Your Health&hellip;\n<p>As we grow older, even the simplest daily routines deserve a second look. One surprising example? Showering.\n</p><p>While a daily shower may feel refreshing and routine, experts are now saying that once you\u2019re over 65, you may be showering too much \u2014 and doing more harm than good to your skin.\n</p><h3>Let\u2019s break down why.\n</h3><p><strong>How Aging Affects Your Skin\n<p>As the body ages, skin becomes thinner, drier, and more fragile. This is due to a natural decline in collagen, elastin, and sebum \u2014 the substances that keep skin plump, elastic, and protected.\n</p><p><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-121988 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/simplymeblog.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2025%5C/04%5C/shower-65.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1000\"' height='\"1200\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/simplymeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shower-65.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Imagine your skin barrier as a shield. By the time you reach your mid-60s, that shield becomes worn, letting in more environmental stressors like pollution, cold, and chemicals. Frequent showering \u2014 especially with hot water and harsh soaps \u2014 only speeds up that wear and tear.\n</p><p><strong>The Hidden Risks of Over-Showering\n<p>Hot water and strong soaps strip away more than dirt. They remove your skin\u2019s natural oils and disrupt the delicate microbiome \u2014 the beneficial bacteria that protect you from infections and irritants.\n</p><h3>For those over 65, the effects can include:\n<ul>\n<li>Itching and tightness\n</li><li>Redness and irritation\n</li><li>Cracks or microtears in the skin\n</li><li>Higher risk of skin infections\n\n<h3>So, How Often Should You Shower?\n</h3><p>Experts recommend 2 to 3 times per week for older adults. That\u2019s enough to maintain hygiene without damaging your skin.\n</p><p>This advice isn\u2019t just theory \u2014 it\u2019s already practiced in many hospitals and elder care settings to prevent skin issues in older patients. Think of it like car maintenance: regular, gentle care beats over-washing every time.\n</p><h3>The Right Way to Shower After 65&hellip;When you do shower, here\u2019s how to protect your skin:\n<ul>\n<li>Keep water lukewarm, not hot\n</li><li>Use gentle, fragrance-free soaps or soap-free cleansers made for sensitive skin\n</li><li>Keep showers short \u2014 around 5 minutes\n</li><li>Pat your skin dry with a soft towel instead of rubbing\n</li><li>Apply a moisturizer immediately after to lock in hydration\n</li><li>Look for creams rich in ceramides, glycerin, or natural oils \u2014 they help rebuild the skin\u2019s natural barrier.\n\n<h3>The Bottom Line: Less Is More\n</h3><p>Showering less doesn\u2019t mean being less clean \u2014 it means being smarter about your hygiene. After 65, your skin needs more protection, not more scrubbing.\n</p><p>By adjusting your routine, you\u2019re not just caring for your skin \u2014 you\u2019re honoring your body and giving it exactly what it needs to age with grace and strength.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>From Age 65, How Often Should You Shower? Why Over-Washing Can Be Harmful to Your Health&hellip; As we grow older, even the simplest daily routines deserve a second look. One surprising example? Showering. 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