How Often You Should Shower After 65 (And Why Showering Too Often Can Be Bad for Your Health) | November 24, 2025

From a certain age, daily routines should be carefully considered. One of the most painless things—showering—can even weaken your skin without you realizing it. What if we told you that after 65, you shouldn’t shower every day? Would you believe it? A fantastic suggestion, but one already widely disproved by experts.

Why skin changes with age

A body that grows, a skin that becomes more refined

As we age, our skin loses some of its natural properties. This is due to a decrease in collagen, elastin, and sebum, the elements that keep skin firm, elastic, and protected.

Think of the skin barrier as a knight’s shield: with age, this shield becomes thinner and more fragile. Furthermore, external aggressors such as pollution, cold, chemicals, etc., penetrate it more easily. And showering too often isn’t an aggravating factor.

Too many showers, really dry

Warm water and     soap   : reduce mature skin