I only wash and use deodorant once a week – my man teases me for being a soap junkie
Although JM, my plumber husband, built me a gorgeous bathroom, complete with soft lighting and a giant spa tub, I could never put all my heart into it. his once-a-week bath.
JM always runs it for me and adds plush bubbles and scented candles, but even so, I don’t like it.
I know some people think it’s silly to just shower every week, but I believe that the body cleans itself and all people who bathe daily are bathers.
Growing up, money was tight, Kim’s mother often bathed and washed my hair once a week.
If the bottle of Vosene shampoo is empty, she can simply use the conditioner.
My overarching memory of bath time as a child is that my mom struggled to get rid of my long, fuzzy locks, which would have been messy since she never used conditioner.
As an adult, I only wash my hair once a month, because washing, combing, and drying my hair is such a challenge.
But it never smells or looks greasy. In fact, dark brown hair is my ultimate glory and I always get rave reviews about how cute and healthy it is.
For as long as I can remember, I showered weekly.
I would remove my makeup with a washcloth at night, plus, I would clean my armpits with a felt cloth if they smelled. I use deodorant after showering and I find it to be enough.
JM and I met at a pub in 2003, and we were married three years later.
He’s been a great stepfather to my son from a previous relationship, LM, 27, lives nearby.
At first, I think JM was a bit surprised to learn of my washing habits.
He is someone who likes to shower once a day, but he never tries to make me feel bad about my laundry routine.
LM also showers regularly and teases me a bit about my avoidance of soap – he’s the only reason I bother shaving my legs or armpits, as he’d freak out if he found out. I look hairy.
An added bonus to my lifestyle is how little I need to spend on beauty products. I never exercise and my job as a teacher doesn’t involve physical, so I don’t break a sweat.
If JM and I are intimate, then I’ll have to wash more with a flannel, anyway the vagina can clean itself!
JM never said I smelled. If anything, I’m told I smell great – I add fragrance particles to my laundry and wear fresh clothes to work every day.
People were startled to hear that I only do laundry once a week and some have asked why I don’t think I’m dirty. But I’ve never had any really bad reviews.
In 2016, when I was 46 years old, I lost my mother to lung c*ncer, aged 71. She was cared for in a hospice, and to help them, I decided to shave off my long hair, no. Raised more than £2,000.
Since then, I have kept my bob short and now wash my hair once a week, as it dries out and is a lot easier to style.
I’m not surprised to learn that Hollywood stars like Jake Gyllenhaal, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis don’t shower very often.
For me, the rest of the world is going crazy! Me and actress Kristen Bell, she says she’s someone who likes to ‘wait for the smell’ before washing – you can tell if you smell bad, so why worry about doing your laundry every day if are not?
My skin looks so young and healthy, and I’ve taken care of this so as not to strip away its natural oils too often.
I wash my hands a lot, especially since the beginning of the pandemic, and when I compare the skin on my hands, it looks older and rougher than the rest of my body.
I know my opinion on laundry is less common, but honestly, I couldn’t care more! ”
Source:thesun.co.uk/
