Is it really healthy to shower every day?

I recently saw a study about how often people wash in different countries and about the differences between the showering and hair-washing habits of women and men. I wasn't the least surprised to find out that the people in the hottest countries wash the most frequently, even twice a day, whilst people in cooler climates are less inclined to take a shower or a bath every day. The traditions of the country and people in question play a big role in this and it's interesting to read about how people approached the necessity of washing on a regular or daily basis in Europe or in various Far Eastern countries.

Soap-making is my passion. I love having a refreshing shower in the morning and I could hardly imagine a better way of relieving stress than relaxing in a tub full of fragrant bath water at the end of a gruelling day, yet I know that even with the gentlest cosmetics, using soap twice a day and washing your hair every day can take a toll on the skin. Other important factors include the current season, the condition of my skin and, of course, I mustn't forget applying whatever happens to be my favourite Manna skincare product after washing with soap and warm water.

Dry, sensitive skin prone to eczema

If your skin has a tendency to be parched and dehydrated, I'm sure you've heard the tip that you shouldn't wash the most sensitive parts with hot water or soak in the water for an extended period of time. Why? Because it can continue to impede the natural protection of your skin if you remove the thin layer of sebum protecting it from time to time. I already wrote about how you can wash your face with water in the morning instead of using soap if you feel your skin is clean enough as it is. If you're a mother, you’ve probably heard you shouldn't wash sensitive baby skin every day with soap or other products - it's enough to just wipe the areas which have a tendency to be flushed with a pad dabbed in water or baby oil.

We have Mannas which were specifically developed to cleanse and pamper sensitive skin, some of which are so gentle that you can even use them to care for the skin of a newborn baby. All Mannas are free of chemicals, preservatives, perfume and palm oil, yet some even lack essential oils for those with truly sensitive skin. When regularly using these products, you might feel like you don't need any more creams or oils and can omit body lotion and facial cream by using them.

Greasy, combined skin

However, if your skin quickly develops an oily sheen and you had greasy skin as a teenager, you can handle washing your face twice a day and, in fact, by using camphor, tea tree oil, active charcoal or salt soap, you can remove excess sebum and stains from your face to prevent the development of blackheads and acne.

Still, my most important piece of advice is to never stop experimenting if you don't find the Manna which best suits your skin at first. Complete our skin type test and read up on which Mannas are recommended for the various types and, trust me, it's worth reading about the experience of others.

It was a huge help for me that I kept getting feedback from everyone on the Mannas, supplying me with ideas for years in advance about what would make you happy in the future