Overwashing disrupts healthy bacteria
Our skin is home to billions of beneficial bacteria that help protect us from harmful germs. Showering too often, particularly with antibacterial or heavily scented soaps, can disturb this delicate balance.
When helpful bacteria are washed away too frequently, the skin becomes more vulnerable to rashes, fungal infections, inflammation, and irritation. Doctors now recognize that being “too clean” can actually weaken the skin’s natural defenses—especially in older adults.
