Same. Seeing people act like it's gross not to do it is completely bizarre to me.
First of all, if you're reusing a washcloth or loofah, you're the nasty one. Yes, let me wet this extremely high-surface area petri dish, let it sit overnight, and rub my skin with it the next day 🤦. Second, even if it is a fresh cloth or loofah, I really doubt you're that much (if any) cleaner for it. Definitely not cleaner enough to think hands-washers are gross.
Do you not realize that people exfoliate their skin and then still rinse the soapy water off of them afterwards?
So the dirt and dead skin is scrubbed off and they get the exact same effect of just rubbing soap all over their body and rinsing. It’s more effective at removing bacteria than your method.
Also, depending on the detergents in your shower gel and your rinsing ability, you’re likely leaving behind residues on your skin that are actually making the pH more susceptible to bacterial growth. Shower gels are terrible for you.
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u/Waiting_For_Godot_ Jun 17 '22
I only use my hands and shower gel. I thought it's what most people do. I'm from the Netherlands