Showering is too much. What can I do?

I won’t lie to you; there are many days where showering just seems like too much. This post is just a list of things that might be helpful if you struggle with showering every day. I am not an Amazon affiliate; I do not earn anything from recommending certain products, it’s simply a matter of my personal taste.

Face: It’s very important to me that my face stays blemish-free because I have skin-picking issues. First, I cleanse my face at least once a day with a makeup remover wipe. Any of these wipes should do the trick, my favorites right now are Burt’s Bees Micellar (I prefer the rose water one) and Neutrogena Hydro Boost Wipes.

After cleansing, I use Pixi Glow Tonic (an exfoliating toner that helps shed dead skin cells). I prefer the “to go” variety with pre-saturated pads. I wouldn’t start using exfoliating toner every day; start by using it every 2 or 3 days and let your skin get used to it.

Finally, since I just used a toner with glycolic acid, I definitely want to finish up with something that has SPF and moisturizing. My skin tends to be a little bit red and this step definitely helps. There are many products you could choose, but I go with something easy: Neutrogena City Shield Water Gel. It absorbs rapidly into my skin, reducing redness and protecting my skin from sunburn.

Body: Unfortunately it’s hard to compare to a real shower, but you can get by on baby wipes. Always freshen up your deodorant of choice every day. I use Dr. Squatch aluminum-free deodorant in the cooler months where I don’t sweat as much. During the summer, I use Old Spice Wilderness Antiperspirant and Deodorant.

I’ve tried Lume deodorant and it doesn’t play well with my skin condition (hidradenitis) but that or another “whole body” deodorant might be helpful.

Hair: Advice on how to keep hair fresh varies by hair type. If you have Type 1 or Type 2 hair (straight or slightly wavy) most likely a conventional dry shampoo will work best for you. You spray it in your hair, it absorbs grease, and you comb it out. I have Type 3 hair (curly), which means I avoid combing my hair like the plague. Instead, foam shampoo — like this one from Not Your Mother’s — works great for me.

I’ve also used foam shampoos meant for pets and that works as well if you’re on a budget! I’ll admit I’m not sure what the best products are for Type 4 hair, but please drop any recommendations in the comments!

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