How often should you shower? America Ferrera skips it ‘for days’

Celebs ranging from Cardi B to Dwayne Johnson to Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher have all weighed in on the nasty debate at some time.

Dwayne lathers up three times a day, however Mila isn’t as familiar with her shower, confessing she doesn’t wash with soap every day.

So, how often are we supposed to take a bath or shower? It turns out that America’s habits aren’t as startling as you would imagine.

It turns out that regular washes aren’t the greatest thing for your skin, and that less is more.

Stephanie Taylor, a health and wellness expert at StressNoMore and Kegel8, has cautioned against the hazards of excessive washing.

‘By showering too much you can upset the skin’s protective layer of acid mantle. This stops the skin becoming dry or flaky, as well as providing the microbiome of bacteria that protect your immune system,’ she said.

That doesn’t imply you can go for weeks without washing your clothes.

‘However, by washing too little, you will start to produce body odour and allow sweat and dead skin cells to build up on the surface of your skin, blocking your pores and causing breakouts and bacterial or fungal infections,’ says Stephanie.

‘At the very worst, uncleanliness can cause dermatitis neglecta – where dead skin cells, dirt and sweat form on the skin.’

Her advice is to ‘wash fully at least two to three times a week, using warm water and gentle cleansers’ and ensure your shower is ‘no more than 5 to 10 minutes at a time.’

And there are still some regions of the body that require frequent washing.

Taylor adds: ‘It is vital to wash around your intimate areas daily. Although, while women should avoid using any harsh chemicals inside their vagina, the crotch area surrounding the genitalia can be particularly sweat prone.

‘Allowing the sweat and bacteria to breed can cause a host of problems, like infections or extreme odour.’