Over 65? Here’s Why Showering Every Day May Not Be the Best Choice for Your Skin

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The National Institute on Aging specifically notes that hot baths and showers can worsen dry skin in older people.
Warm water is usually a gentler option.

2. Longer Showers Can Increase Dryness
   Spending 20 or 30 minutes under hot running water may feel relaxing, but longer is not necessarily better when it comes to skin health.

Dermatologists generally recommend keeping bathing relatively short when dryness is a concern.

The American Academy of Dermatology suggests limiting baths and showers to around 5 to 10 minutes and using warm rather than hot water.

For someone accustomed to very long