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arafa · 2019-12-31
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It does seem like a radical option but is surprisingly doable. Beyond Soap was a book recommended here, which was a great read and discourages daily use of soap and shampoo (and conditioner if need be): https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Soap-Truth-Beautiful-Healthy/d...
throw0101a · 2019-07-09
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Soaps can strip oils from your skin and kill the biome. I recently ran across the book Beyond Soap by Dr. Sandy Skotnicki, a dermatologist who has a practice and teaches in Toronto:
* https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Soap-Truth-Beautiful-Healthy/d...
Most of the products we use may get the job done, but they tend to be heavy handed in the chemicals they use. A list of products she recommends that her clients use:
* https://www.producteliminationdiet.com
You don't want to be dirty, but there may be something to the idea of cleaning too much:
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hygiene_hypothesis
An interview on a local public broadcaster:
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGl19JJnaK0 * https://www.tvo.org/video/the-trouble-with-soap
Generally: wash your hands and clean your (private) bits. Most of the extra scrubbing modern (office) workers do is probably unnecessary.
