medications or underlying medical conditions as well as normal aging.
## The Bottom Line
Daily showers after 65 are **not automatically harmful**, and there is no rule saying older adults should avoid showering every day.
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The real problem is often the combination of **hot water, long showers, harsh soap, and inadequate moisturizing**.
Because older skin tends to become thinner and drier, many people benefit from shorter showers, warm water, gentle cleansers, and moisturizer immediately afterward. Some may also find that a full shower every day simply is not necessary.
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