Adapt your shower habits to the seasons.

When it’s hot outside, it’s only natural that you feel the need to wash off the sweat every day or perhaps even twice a day. And cooler temperatures mean you sweat less, so you probably need to shower less frequently. Your skin might feel extra dry and sensitive in winter months, and showering daily may irritate it and lead to even more dryness.

Bonus1: How to make your shower skin friendly.

Apart from how often you take a shower, the way you do it also affects your skin and your overall health.

Turn the heat down. Water that’s too hot can strip your skin of the essential oils it needs to look naturally radiant.

Opt for fragrance-free cleansers. Fragrances make your soap smell nice, but these chemicals can be potentially harmful to your skin.

Keep it short. Dermatologists recommend limiting your showers to 10 minutes maximum.

Skip the soap. You don’t necessarily need to lather up every time you take a shower. The only areas that need to be washed with soap are your face, private parts, and armpits.

Bonus 2: the 3-body-part showering method

Sandy Skotnicki, MD. recommends showering less regularly and only washing 3 body parts. She recommends a 3-step shower routine that includes washing your armpits, the groin, and feet.

Bonus 3: Take a contrast shower.

Right before you finish taking a shower, turn on the cold water for 30 seconds. This will increase your stress resistance, make your immune system stronger, and work as an anti-depressant. But don’t forget that taking a contrast shower right before you sleep might lead to insomnia.