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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sara Keenan

What really happens to your skin when you stop showering, according to dermatologists

Whether at a muddy festival, navigating remote travel or simply breaking from routine, most individuals have experienced going a few days without a shower. While a brief hiatus from daily cleansing is unlikely to cause immediate severe harm, dermatological experts caution that the skin's health can quickly deteriorate.

Dr Tanveer Singh Chohan, a consultant dermatologist at St Michael’s Dermatology Clinic, and cosmetic aesthetics doctor Dr Ed Robinson, both underscore the critical role showering plays in maintaining skin hygiene.

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