Hey there, viewers! Did you know the average human being spends almost a year bathing
throughout their life? That's way too much. While we have been taught to bathe daily since
childhood, this may be wrong. Taking baths all the time may actually be bad for you.
In today's video, we’re going to discuss gross things that happen to your body when
you don't shower. Can you get blackheads? Will your skin get all flakey? We are
talking about all this and more... 1. Sweat and bacteria mix together
A warm shower after a rough day feels great. If you’re stepping out for work or getting ready for
a date, showering is the first thing you’d want to do. It helps you look and smell your best.
Whatever your routine is, bathing is enjoyable. You can relax in your bathtub, sipping a glass of
wine with beautiful candles burning. You also take time to scrub your body clean.
But too much exfoliation, and using too many soaps and harsh chemicals can take
away the natural oils of your skin. That may cause irritation and dryness. While
those natural oils keep your skin supple, people around you may not feel the same.
Different kinds of sweat glands will start producing more sweat. Your clothes will
get sweat stains in the armpit areas, so consider changing them 3 to 4 times a day.
And of course, don't forget deodorant! When that sweat couples with bacteria,
it produces an extra powerful odor. The bacteria starts producing gas that gives a
stench to the sweat. The longer you go without showering, the worse you’ll start to smell.
Which is your favorite fragrance? What works best when you go without showering for a long time?
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2. Fungal infections
If you’ve had a fungal infection in the past,
you will know how bad they smell. The rotten bacteria create foul-smelling toxins and
initiate infection. Fungal infections can be picked up from anywhere, like ringworm from
the floor mat at your local gym. Bacterial infections can also be easily transferred.
Imagine you bruise yourself, and these fungi and bacteria stick to your skin for
a long time. Unless you wash them off, they will start building colonies of their own.
The best places for bugs, parasites and bacteria to hide are your nails, groin,
armpits, and ears. This is why you need a shower to wash these places properly.
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3. Builds up dead skin
Your body sheds thousands of dead cells every minute. Imagine the number of dead cells your
body would gather if you didn’t bathe for more than a week. Usually, they fall off naturally,
while a few stick around. The stubborn dead cells are no good, and need scrubbing to be removed.
Layers of dead skin trap grease and make your skin unhealthy. It can even lead to
hyperkeratosis (hyper- kuh-raw-toh-sis), or simply a thickening of the outer layer of skin. The bad
news does not end here. If you continue to go without showering for a couple of more weeks,
your skin is going to be dry and itchy. So start showering, unless you want to keep
scratching everywhere you go. 4. Other skin irritation
When you don’t shower, rashes,
itching, and dryness with red or brown patches are things you will experience.
If this happens in the groin region, it’s sure to invite a ton of new problems. Thin
and delicate skin may quickly become irritated, as compared to tough skin.
Make it a point to use a scrubber, loofah, or a soft sponge to exfoliate. Otherwise,
your skin will go super dry, or turn oily. In either case, skin irritation will follow.
Before we go ahead, make sure you check out our video on Spirulina: The Superfood for your skin.
Now back to our discussion on things that happen to your body when you don’t shower.
5. Acne
Remember all those pictures of you as a teen where your face was covered in
pimples? Guess what? Not showering for more than a week can give you those red bumps again.
When you go to bed without cleaning your face, dirt particles, oils,
and even makeup start making their way into deeper layers of the skin.
When your skin doesn’t have enough space to breathe, all the waste products collect under
it. Larger particles clog the pores and form blackheads, and this is just the beginning.
Now, it’s okay if you don’t want to shower at night. Try simply
with soap and warm water instead. That’s enough to tide you over for the evening,
before having your shower the next morning.
6. You will get sick
Showering does have to take hours; it can be 10 minutes. Experts believe that showering
for more than that can remove natural oils from your skin and leave it dry. Consider
using lukewarm water over hot, as it does the same thing that long showers do to your skin.
If you start bathing, your skin will crack from all the dryness. Lathering up with soap
from head to toe is just not the correct way to clean yourself. You need to target sweaty
regions like the armpits, groin, and areas under the breast that collect too much gunk.
Failing to do so will not only affect your skin, but your health in general. Your eyes,
mouth, and nose act as a portal for bad bacteria to enter your system.
All those germs sitting on your face and hands will create a mess inside
your body. It can hurt your immune system, causing allergies, infections and colds.
7. Germs hijack your body
Trillions of different germs are multiplying on your skin as we speak. That might sound creepy,
but you’re actually not in the danger zone.
The number of germs decreases after your shower, but a lot will remain.
The good bacteria always keep the bad kind in check. Showering and scrubbing
may give a boost to the good bacteria, and stop the bad kind from growing. The sweat,
dead cells, and bad bacteria make a powerful combo,
and kill all the good bacteria. From here, it’s all downhill for your skin.
8. Patchy skin
This is one of the scarier results of not showering. Keep in mind you’d
have to go without showering for quite a while in order for this to happen. Ever
heard of dermatitis (der-mah-tie-tis)? It’s a term doctors use to describe skin neglect.
Dermatitis happens when you ignore the needs of your skin. Not giving it a good wash will
cause oil to accumulate. This results in brown patches all over your body.
9. Skin conditions get worse
Skipping the shower is a very bad idea if you already suffer from eczema,
another form of dermatitis. When you already have dry, itchy and red skin,
not freeing yourself of the bacteria can put you in a riskier zone. This
can have a direct impact on your skin's barrier, and cause too much irritation.
A simple way to avoid flare-ups is to take a bath and moisturize your skin. This way,
it locks the moisture and keeps your skin soft. A few oils like coconut
can help you cure that itch naturally. Super hydrating lotions and moisturizers can also
help your situation. But remember to use them only after you’ve had a good wash.
10. Oily hair
There are few things that smell better than freshly-washed hair.
While most people do wash their hair, not everyone uses shampoo.
This is a big mistake. Not shampooing can leave your hair looking oily and gross.
The skin on your scalp is just like the rest of your body. It’s going to develop layers of
dead cells, bacteria, and sweat over time. The bad smell coming from your hair will not only
drive people away from you, but you yourself will get disgusted. 0 can look shiny at times,
but after a certain point, it can become pretty difficult to manage.
11. Rashes on the scalp
There are just so many causes of dry scalp, seborrheic (seb-or-ee-ick) dermatitis being
one of them. Your scalp can become inflamed, have red scales or patches, and can flake
easily. Too much dryness can cause itching. This doesn't mean you shampoo daily. However,
it’s important to follow a regular hair washing routine. Do not use shampoos or products with
sulfates and alcohol in them. They will cause more dryness if you’re already suffering from dandruff.
Dandruff is not all your hair has to deal with. Hair thinning and bald
spots at an early age can destroy your self-confidence. Let's keep
the conversation going with a couple more hair-related videos, shall we?
Watch 10 tips to naturally regrow your hair. Or
how about 15 natural solutions to promote hair growth and thickness?
Go ahead, click one. Or better yet, watch both, and learn more about how to fortify
your hair. How long have you gone without showering? Let us know in the comments below!