Why Daily Showers After 65 May Do More Harm Than Good

60s and 70s tends to

  • tight
  • flaky
  • rough
  • itchy
  • irritated
  • more prone to cracking

Dermatologists recommend warm rather than hot water, especially for people with dry or aging skin.

2. Soap Can Make the Problem Worse

Using strong soap over the entire body every day may remove even more protective oils.

Older skin often does better with a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser rather than heavily perfumed soaps or products that create a large amount of lather.

You also may not need cleanser on every inch of your body every time you