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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It is absolutely not essential to shower every day. In fact, it is good practice to experiment with a personal preference for shower/bath frequency. Personally, I shower every other day and feel uncomfortable if I shower less frequently. Showering daily-unless particularly dirty or sweaty- makes my skin and hair dry. I have close friends and family and am a successful professional. I interact with people in public regularly. Maybe I am super stinky on those non-shower days (as you claim) but if so, it has not hindered me in life in any capacity. [/quote]

Are you an active teen in the throws of puberty? Or a middle aged woman working from home? [/quote]

Point is, it doesn't matter. It's a personal preference. My children are older teens and young adults. At a certain point their hygiene became their responsibility. If they looked or smelled like they were neglecting hygiene, we would have a discussion. Hey! Your hair looks greasy and stringy. Maybe you should shower! (In this instance, it turned out that DD wasn't rinsing her conditioner properly. She eventually sorted it out.) 
Some points of discussion were a. personal comfort b. convenience c. consideration for other people d. societal conventions

There is no right or wrong amount to clean yourself and certainly no health benefit to showering daily vs. less frequently (I am a healthcare provider. I promise you this is true. Showering does not remove the natural bacteria that live on your skin. Hand washing though! Wash those hands early and often!!!)

Also, brush your teeth!!! That's a non-negotiable.[/quote]

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