Advertisement

153. The Science of Showers

How many times should you shower each week? Or should we shower at all? The average changes depending on location and culture, ranging from 12 per week in Brazil to 5 per week in the UK. We all know the obvious risks of not showering enough, but showering too much can also have it's downsides like overly dry skin and increased risk of infection. Luke explains how showering affects our body and why our bodies make things like sebum and sweat that we wash away.

Share this article

08.00 8 Feb 2024


153. The Science of Showers



Share this article

08.00 8 Feb 2024


How many times should you shower each week? Or should we shower at all? The average changes depending on location and culture, ranging from 12 per week in Brazil to 5 per week in the UK.

We all know the obvious risks of not showering enough, but showering too much can also have it's downsides like overly dry skin and increased risk of infection. Luke explains how showering affects our body and why our bodies make things like sebum and sweat that we wash away.


Read more about

Show Me The Science With Luke O'Neill

Related Episodes

Do blondes have more fun? Or d...

00:21:32

Do blondes have more fun? Or do brunettes do it better?

Moncrieff

00:21:32


Pink concussions

00:14:35

Pink concussions

Moncrieff

00:14:35


How to start a home renovation

00:13:27

How to start a home renovation

Lunchtime Live

00:13:27


EVs over €2,300 cheaper than p...

00:07:52

EVs over €2,300 cheaper than petrol and diesel cars

Lunchtime Live

00:07:52