Why Daily Showers After 65 May Do More Harm Than Good

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Comfortably warm water is usually kinder to aging skin.

### Keep It Short

Aim for roughly 5 to 10 minutes rather than staying under hot water for a long time.

### Use a Gentle  Cleanser

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Choose a fragrance-free, moisturizing cleanser whenever possible.

Avoid aggressively scrubbing the skin.

### Skip Rough Brushes and Scrubbers

Older skin can be more easily irritated.

A soft washcloth or your hands are often enough.

### Pat Dry Instead of Rubbing

After showering, gently pat the skin with a towel.

Aggressive rubbing can irritate fragile or already-dry skin.

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