3 Good Things that Happen when you don't take a bath for 3 months (and 3 bad things too)

At a tipsy gathering with friends, I mentioned that I did the Caveman Skin Care Approach years ago and result was pretty good. One of my friends then challenged me to do the Caveman Bath Approach and that is to not take a bath at all. Laughter ensued.

On my way home, the challenge lingered in my mind and while I did not ever think of doing it (sorry guys, can't stand the day without taking a bath. I'm just a really sweaty girl!), I thought of researching and writing about it!

So what will happen if you don't take a bath for three months? Let's look at the good and bad.

First, let's start with the good.

1. YOUR SKIN'S MOISTURE LEVEL WILL REGENERATE

- It is no secret that soap, no matter how gentle it is, can strip skin of moisture even if it's just a small amount. This can lead to dryness, irritation, dullness, and roughness; for some, skin sensitivity. Skipping bathing can help your skin heal itself and replenish its lost moisture.

2. YOUR HAIR WILL GLISTEN

- Our scalp produces natural oils. It may not smell nice, but it's VERY GOOD for the hair and scalp health. The composition of natural body oil is right for the hair, which will provide the exact nourishment and shine. Result? Your hair will shine bright like a diamond (enter Rihanna's song).

3. NO, YOU WILL NOT DIE

- There are some articles I read saying that you can contract diseases if you don't clean your skin regularly. However, this is not true. Man has survived in the wild for thousands of years with minimal to no bathing which engineered one of the best mechanisms in the world today: the human body. The human body has the capacity to heal, regenerate, and cure itself so not touching the shower for a while won't kill you, really.

Now here's the downside:

1. BAD BACTERIA AND FUNGI WILL HAVE A BLOCK PARTY ON YOUR SKIN

- Skipping bathing is ideal if you don't go out in the world to work in order to put food on the table; BREAKING NEWS: WE ALL HAVE TO.

The outside world is ridden with dirt, pollution, airborne diseases, bacteria, and fungi that can attach to your skin and incur damage and multiply, if not reduced or eradicated with the help of soap and water. End result is sickness.

2. BREAKOUTS MAY WORSEN

- The skin heals and cleans itself, yes, but not all skins are the same; there are skins that are vulnerable and weak (e.g. sensitive), and will need the help of exfoliants and suds to aid in the healing and cleaning process. Vulnerable, weak skin may regenerate slower than average and will need physical cleansing to normalize the process to reduce breakouts, therefore happy skin!

P.S. Bacteria is what gives you bad odor too!

3. DERMATITIS NEGLECTA

- Funny as it sounds, but yes, Dermatitis Neglecta is an actual condition caused by hygiene neglect. Our skin is naturally oily, salty, and a living, breathing organ that attracts bacteria and fungi; if neglected, zits, inflammation, and rashes will occur.

Ok lang ba 1 week di maligo?

Now you know! :D