Good evening. my non-doctor non-trained friend told me that people should not shower daily, that this dries out the skin. what are your opinions please? what about during a heat wave, which we are presently having, at least where i am?

Showering: How often a person showers is often culturaly driven. In many parts of the world, a higher degree of body odor is consider normal. Many don't have enough water to shower, so they clean certain parts of the body using a washcloth. Usually, the face, underarms, groin area and feet are regularly kept clean using soap. Water that is too hot & many soaps can excessively dry skin. It's a personal choice