There is 'no one-size-fits-all approach' to showering habits, dermatologists say

There is no standard approach to how often to shower. Here’s how to figure out the right frequency for you. Photo: The New York Times

If you feel the need to shower daily, you’re certainly not alone. In one 2021 survey of more than 5,700 US adults, over 60% of the respondents said that they showered at least once each day.

Yet dermatologists say that many people do not need, and may not want, to shower this frequently.