Howdy, ladies! Gather ’round because Granny Mary has some surprising news to share! Now, I know you might be thinking, “At this age, nothing shocks me!” Well, hold on tight because this one’s a biggie! We’re going to talk about how often us fabulous women over 50 should be showering. Don’t stop reading—you’ll want to hear what those dermatologists have to say!

Let’s start with our routines. Back in the day, we were scrubbing floors, washing dishes by hand, and only shampooing once a week if we felt fancy.

A daily shower? That was for the rich and famous, not hardworking gals like us. But times have changed, and now many of us enjoy a daily shower, loving every lather!

Well, my friend Linda found an article from a top dermatologist, and guess what? It suggested that women over 50 should consider showering less. That’s right, less! Turns out, all that hot water can dry out our skin more than an Arizona summer.

Don’t get me wrong—I’m all for staying clean. But maybe it’s time to rethink things. Our skin isn’t what it used to be. We can’t bounce back from over-scrubbing like we did when we were younger. Even the Good Book talks about taking care of our bodies, but nowhere does it say we need to scrub our temples daily!

So, what’s the plan? I’m not saying we should give up hygiene, but maybe we don’t need to scrub every day. A rinse every other day and a focus on the important areas should do just fine. Plus, think of all the water and soap we’ll save!

And let’s be honest, cutting back on shower time means more time for life’s little joys. Whether it’s an extra cup of coffee, more time for prayer, or reading to the grandkids, we deserve those moments!

So there you have it! If you’re ready to rethink your shower routine, go ahead! With age comes wisdom, and sometimes that means embracing a simpler, kinder way of doing things. Your skin (and free time) will thank you!