is it bad for the skin to take too many showers?
361347
No water will not dry out your skin. Hot water will cause problems if you have V.veins but it is the soap you use that matters. I take a shower or bath 1-2 times per day depending on my work that day and use a shower gel from Philosophy and a good moisturizer everyday. Try to take warm bathes instead of hot ones. The Chlorine in pools is bad for your skin also. If you see flaky skin you should use a scrub to remove the dead skin. My skin gets dry in the winter due to the low humidity but in the summer I take more showers and it is not dry.
561585
Yeah aloe vera is good. Frequent cool showers followed by Aloe applications. Loose, breathable clothes. Go to the doctor if there is any sign of any infection.
291166
wash your face more often, and just let your body grow
826570
You could be suffering from depression or another form of anxiety disorder. I don't mean this to be mean. I had the same problem after returning from duty overseas (28 years USN) and was troubled with PTSD and depression. I would not take a bath or shower for such long periods of time, I could not remember when I had bathed last. Maybe not what you want to hear, but I want to be honest. There is NO shame in seeking counseling on this problem or any others. It is easy for people to come on here and slam you, they have nothing constructive to offer. I wish you the best.\n\nSincerely,\nMCPO West USN (Ret.)
467412
no; you're fine.\nm12 does not cause bad skin.\nTry eating more healthy stuff while avoiding junk food. Drink more water, too. If you can get some vitamins, buy zinc 100 mg & niacin 100 mg. Take 1 of each with supper every night.
82239
wash your face when you shower\ntry not to touch your face too much\nkeep your hands clean\n\ndon't bother with those expensive pads and creams. they're crap
1074553
no, its just not good to do it too much, because you need a life besides doing it, 1-3 times a day is probably healthy enough
630366
I take a shower everyday
413803
LOL, good one...\n\nI would say, just stop showering...
930924
Whether I'm too cold or too hot, I sweat either way. But if I'm cold, I can't take a hot shower because my skin is too sensitive to the heat so I'd rather be too hot and take a cool shower.
223374
While you are showering, you need to use some salt scrub or sugar scrub (sold at bath & body works).  This stuff is awesome and will make your skin so soft!  \n\nWash with Dove moisturizing soap.  Be sure to use warm, not hot water (hot water and harsh soaps dry out the skin).  \n\nAfter you are done showering, but before you dry off, use baby oil all over your skin.  \n\nThen, air dry your body or pat dry with a towel (if you rub with the towel it will wipe off all the oil).  \n\nFinally, use a good lotion (I like Neutrogena Norwegian formula Body Moisturizer - sold at any Walmart, Kmart, or Target).  \n\nThe salt and sugar scrubs are kind of expensive, so I just use them about once a week or every two weeks.  The oil and lotion I use EVERY time I take a shower, though.\n\nThis is my secret to great skin -- don't tell anyone! :)\n\nAlso, use a humidifier in your apartment to add moisture to your air.  And be sure to drink EIGHT 8oz glasses of WATER a day to keep your body from being dehydrated.\n\nIf you are continually having dry skin issues along with fatigue, hair loss, an intolerance to cold, brittle nails, and constipation you should be seen by a doctor b/c this could be a sign of hypothyroidism.
997535
i dont think so, too much washing dries out the scalp and i think you end up with a lot more headaches.
597950
Is this a real question?  :-)  2 break outs is nothing to worry about.  Drink more water to flush toxins out of your system and you probably wouldn't have any problems.
769182
yeah it does spread, that happens to me sometimes, so don`t scratch your pimples, but wash your face 5-6 times a day
755879
just keep taking showers every morning and every night and if  needed afternoon also try some roll on deodorants
1005501
Try taking salt water head bath at least twice a week...followed by shampoo wash.
411401
Actually to answer your question correctly... I never bathe, I take showers\n\nUmmm... yea every other day is nasty.... I shower usually once a day.... when im hot i like to stay in the shower all day but because i can't a do twice or more a day... But other than that... I don't see the need to shower so often.  Wha could i be scrubbin off so much??  I like feelin fresh but twice a day when its not hot... that just makes my skin ashy\n\noh.... and for the person before me who asked why do you shower at night?? well, sometimes i shower at night too and oil down wit baby oil.  When i get in the bed it feels so good.... put me straight to sleep.  You should try it sometime