benefits of not showering?

Question

im not doing this or thinking of doing, but i know someone who does

does not showering untill you really have to wash your hair, so leaving it like 4/5 days or something, have any advantages or is it just disgusting?
im thinking for the skin and stuff?
just curious!

Answer 1

Saves water, and its good for hair!
(washing it too much drys out and damages hair)

Forever ago, people would go like a month without bathing.
You body eventually comes accustomed, and manages oils and stuff, so it will stay cleaner longer. It get accustomed to the routine.

Answer 2

Benefits of not showering: You don't have to worry about entertaining people; they won't want to be around you. It is rather disgusting. If it is because someone is worried about their skin, tell them to use a body cream to moisturize and take shorter showers but, take the shower, wash your hair and wear deodorant, make yourself nice to be around and you won't have the problems that people get when they don't shower, don't bathe, don't wear deodorant and don't recognize it when their body smells. Use a conditioner on your hair to keep it smooth and shiny; some people don't wash their hair every single day but, I wouldn't go without washing it for more than a day. (In fact, I couldn't stand not washing it every single day. I like to know that I am fresh, clean and not offending anyone by not taking care of personal hygiene.)

Answer 3

I've been told there are a lot of benefits to not washing your hair everyday. My stylist even told me only to wash mine twice a week. But thats your hair. It is necessary to wash your a s s everyday, as well as your other unmentionable areas! Keep in mind people dont usually smell their own body odor...but that doesn't mean its not there.

Answer 4

U won't have to pay for security, people will pay to stay away. I don't know what people used to do it all the time. Unless there's a water shortage there's no reason not to bath. I can see not washing your hair for it to be healthier, keeping the natural oils but not if it's stinky, and perhaps offensive to others.

Answer 5

Saves water, but other than that no. Its okay to go 3-4 days without washing your hair, but as for your body thats not good. Bacteria and germs can grow, and you more than likely will get sick more often. Bathing gets rid of those bacteria and germs.

Answer 6

I think product can be damging to skin and hair, but good hygene is important. So the best you can do is try and use natural products.
Not showering is never a good idea, for you or other people *phewww*

Answer 7

Unless you have extremely oily hair, you should try to forgo washing your hair daily as it strips hair of its natural oils that maintain the health and natural moisture balance of your hair Washing hair everyday will fade color faster, strip it of its natural oils and if the shampoo/conditioner is too heavy can be weighed down and staticy. Natural oils can help your hair - not washing can help you avoid being chatted up by ugly blokes.

Answer 8

there are no benefits. not washing increases a buildup of bacteria and dirt on the body. While its not life-threatening...its simply gross. Its ok to go a day or two w/out washing your hair, but for god sakes, keep clean! No body likes to hang out w/ a stinky person!

Answer 9

Benefits? None unless water conservation is a big issue.

Answer 10

well thats a bit much
your not supposed to shampoo your hair everyday to keep it healthy but 4/5 days.....ummmm no
this persons parents probably love it though saves water and money