Showering is a joyful, invigorating, almost formal experience. But if the water is too hot and the products are too harsh, we don’t just remove dirt: we also damage the skin’s natural protective layer.

In people over 65, this causes redness, tightness, itching, and even mild infections. Furthermore, showering too often also alters the skin’s microbiome, the invisible flora that helps fight germs.

The perfect frequency: 2 to 3 showers a week

Experts have found that for mature skin, it’s best to limit yourself to two or three showers a week. This is enough to stay clean while maintaining the skin’s natural hydration.

This method, already used in medicine, is a powerful idea for fragile skin. It helps maintain good hygiene without damaging the epidermis, just as we prefer to clean our car regularly rather than wash it every day.

The right actions in the shower

Selecting the right products makes the difference

Follow these tips when you shower:

• Moderate, warmer temperature.

• Gentle, enriched soaps or soap-free shower gels, specially developed for sensitive skin.

• A short shower, about 5 minutes.

• Pat dry, do not rub.

• And above all, moisturize your skin after every shower. A good moisturizer helps replenish the protective barrier damaged by water.

In short: if you take care of your skin, you also take care of yourself.

At any age, but even more so after 65, our skin needs sensitivity, care, and protection. Adapting your personal hygiene routine doesn’t mean giving up on cleanliness; on the contrary, it means getting to know your body and preparing it for its true needs.