Today: December 12, 2024
Today: December 12, 2024

The science of bathing: Why more isn't always better

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December 12, 2023
Nahal Garakani - LA Post

While survey data suggests 60% of Americans believe daily showers are essential, but experts say that there is no magic bullet when it comes to personal hygiene; rather, the appropriate number of baths each week is contingent on a wide range of individual health variables. No matter what, scientific knowledge about the when why, and how of lathering can help us understand our different skin types better.

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