Ladies, what do you do if you don't like to sweat/shower everyday?

kattycake93

Sorry for TMI! I'm new hi I'm Kat!

So I exercise every OTHER day but I'd like to start everyday. The only thing is....I mean I'm not too much of a germaphobe but I just don't like to sweat everyday or on everything so I have to shower.

I know it sounds shallow
I can't shower everyday because my hair starts to get dry and my skin too.

Any suggestions? Maybe some hair or skin product suggestions?

Thank you!
-Kat

AlyssaPetsDogs

Hi Kat! I'm Alyssa! Welcome aboard!

I usually wash my hair every other day and I'll use a shower cap to just rinse off really quick after my workout. I guess that won't help you too much with getting dry skin, but at least you smell nice and your hair is safe!
I have heard dry shampoo is wonderful, but I have yet to try it!

corsayre8

Don't get your hair wet, use lukewarm water, and only use soap on the smelly bits. Natural oils on your skins will protect the the skin and won't be washed away if the water isn't hot. Heck, I do the same thing with my hair - just rinse with water, maybe a little conditioner and only shampoo every four days or so.

BinaryPulsar

I shower every day (sometimes twice a day in the summer), but (as posted above) I mostly just use water. Body wash under arms and feet. Gentle facewash on face. I also use a shower cap. And my hair gets a little wet in the front and I comb it through after my shower. I wash my hair about every three days (twice a week) with a gentle shampoo that doesn't have sodium laurel sulphate. And if I have time I put the conditioner in my hair for 20-30 minutes with a towel wrapped around my head while I do stuff around the house (like fold laundry or eat food). And I let my hair air dry (unless I need it to dry quick).

If you wanted to exercise more frequently you could go for evening outdoor walks. It's gentle and out in the breeze in the cooler evening. Depends where you live, but maybe an option in the cooler months if it's still hot in the evenings where you live.

You don't have to worry too much about germs. We have an immune system and our skin has it's own microbiome. Of course if I thought I was exposed to something yucky then I would wash it all away fast and well.

Suggested products: Weleda Millet Shampoo, Kiehl's superbly smoothing Argan conditioner, CeraVe facial cleanser. And I use Paula's Choice skincare. For body moisturizer: Aveeno baby lotion.

TavistockToad

I do as another poster said, just rinse the sweaty bits after a workout with a tiny bit of shower gel, I only need to wash my hair every third day so I wear a shower cap.

Hearts_2015

It's super hot here so if I got home and wanted to jump in the shower quick to cool down and feel refreshed I'd take a nice cool shower. Far better on the skin than warm or hot water. I'd pull my hair up in a pony or as some shared cover your hair and keep it from getting wet if that's the plan.

Cool showers feel wonderful in the Summer after feeling grimy working in the yard mowing, gardening etc.

I spend a lot time in the Pool so typically shower at the Y. I always take a QUICK cold shower including my hair before I hit the pool. The reason being to save my hair and skin and actually my suit as well from the rough chemicals. Cold water closes your pores and hair follicles and the protects the suit as well from getting loaded with to many chemicals.

After I do the same thing before showering. Cold/cool water to wash all the chemicals off my skin, out of my hair and off my suit. I then do a warm shower, soap, shampoo etc. Warm water opens the pores and then a cool down at the end closes them again. Sheesh I should write a book, I know way to much about this!

Why I just typed all that... heck if I know. Trying to psych myself up for my class in the morning probably. lol

You've gotten some helpful ideas... hopefully some will help you out.
Plus now you know what works best if you decide to go swim at the gym too. :laugh:

suzieprstn199

Regarding the dry skin, I make my own scrub with brown sugar and either olive oil or baby oil. Add in few drops of essential tea tree oil also. Leaves my skin really soft and smooth and the oil forms a layer. If you put it on at the start of the shower should moisturize and protect skin from rest of shower. Plus you'll smell lovely!

kerstenk141

I use a shower cap. Dry shampoo is wonderful. I'll use that then a quick 30 second blow dry on a cool setting. Rinse off - luke warm water...go as cold as you can handle. Only soap up what needs to be soaped. I get really dry skin but after I rinse I use that jergens lotion meant for wet skin - it's awesome.

CajunCher2005

Corn starch works great as a dry shampoo, and a lot cheaper.

arditarose

You can shower every day without washing your hair. Are you saying you don't shower every day?

I lift heavy. It doesn't make me sweaty. If I wanted to go straight to work or something I could wipe of with a wash cloth and be fine.

Also if you have dark hair, I really like cocoa powder as dry shampoo. Plus you smell like chocolate.

becky10rp

YES to the shower cap! I wash my hair every-other-day as well.....on the days I don't wash it, I but my hair up in a bun and put a shower cap on. I used to hate to sweat many years ago - now I consider it a sign of a good workout. Power on!

mgobluetx12

I love the Say Yes To products. Blueberries, Carrots, Cucumbers, etc. very gentle on your skin and hair and they don't test on animals. I get mine at Target or Amazon.

kattycake93

THANK YOU everyone yes I shower every other day and work out every other day. I don't know why I've never though my of a shower cap so thank you ladies!! I didn't know that if I used cold water it would protect the natural oils so I won't use hot water. I usually do a fully fledged scrub shower but I'll just scrub the bits that need it the most. Thank you!! :-)

ValerieMartini2Olives

Just a quick jump in the shower. I usually take a full on shower in the morning then a jump in and rinse in the afternoon

arditarose

kattycake93 wrote: »

THANK YOU everyone yes I shower every other day and work out every other day. I don't know why I've never though my of a shower cap so thank you ladies!! I didn't know that if I used cold water it would protect the natural oils so I won't use hot water. I usually do a fully fledged scrub shower but I'll just scrub the bits that need it the most. Thank you!! :-)

Interesting

trinabot19

I use a hair wrap towel to keep my hair dry in the shower when Im not washing it! You can get them in a 2 pack at target for 10 dollars in the bath/shower section! I shower every day (especially in summer) but I only need to wash my hair twice a week..or it would get way too dry and probably fall off Haha

arditarose

You don't even need a dang shower cap. I used a plastic grocery bag.

arditarose

Or just don't get my hair wet. Rocket science.

paperpudding

Well, yes, I guess a plastic shopping bag would do in a pinch.

But shower caps are very cheap,couple of dollars each and can re use many many times.

I shower every day but only wash my hair alternate days and use shower cap to keep it dry on alternate days.
Each shower cap lasts about 6 months before elastic wears out and need replacing.

arditarose

I wash my hair twice per week and shower every day and don't cover my hair...it doesn't really get wet. I just don't stick it in the water.

paperpudding

Depends how long your hair is.
I notice in OP's avatar that her hair is quite long, I don't think that would work for her.

arditarose

lol...no one has ever put their hair in a bun? Anyway, yes. Shower cap. Shower every day and keep that hair dry.

BinaryPulsar

It depends. Sometimes I take a shower without a shower cap and don't wet my hair. But my hair is short. So I have to wear a headband. And the headband gets wet and is not as quick to dry. I have to hang it on a drying rack. Just kind of depends on what the shower head is like. We have a really big one. Sometimes the front of my hair gets wet with or without a shower cap. I don't care. Just as long as it's not drenched. When the elastic wears out I have to replace it or it will fill with water. That's pretty funny when that happens.

zoeysasha37

I shower every day. No matter what. Even if it's just a fast shower where I just soap up and rinse it off.
I only wet my hair once per week. I wear a shower cap. I have also used a plastic bag like mentioned above. Or just keep my hair away from the water.

michelleepotter

I usually just put my hair up in a high bun if I don't want to wash it. But like PP said, shower caps are cheap and easy to use!

michelleepotter

arditarose wrote: »

You can shower every day without washing your hair. Are you saying you don't shower every day?

If I'm not exercising / getting sweaty or need a shower for some specific reason, I only shower every 2 or 3 days. I'm just not a naturally sweaty or smelly person. My husband thinks that's crazy because he'd stink if he didn't shower every day (twice a day if we're going out in the evening), but he can't tell whether I've showered this morning or two days ago.

cmanitowabi

Do a spongebath /wet washcloth to quickly freshen up paying attention to underarms or wherever you feel the most grimy, under your breasts, neck ...

Noreenmarie1234

I shower every day after my workouts but just use use moisturizing body wash and only use shampoo every few days (other days I just use conditioner or just rinse it). This has helped. IN the beginning I was washing it every day and damaged it so badly. I always put lotion on after too. If I didn't sweat SO much that my hair is drenched I don't even wash it I just put it up and wash my body.

ktekc

Shower cap definatly. . . im 4' 11" there is no avoiding getting hair wet in the shower for me really. There is always a nice relaxing bath with some fragrant oils. That is always good at the end of a long day.

ObsidianMist

I just put my hair up and wash my body after workouts. once a week I have a shower or bath at home and wetwash my hair. over the week once it starts to get greasy I just put dry shampoo in it.

snowflake930

Umm, don't wash your hair. Easy peasy.