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Showering everyday isn't actually necessary, excluding obvious situations.
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/09/26/917019912/in-the-era-of-hygiene-clean-author-makes-the-case-for-showering-less
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/showering-daily-is-it-necessary-2019062617193
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240423-theres-no-need-to-shower-every-day-heres-why
I would look up an actual academic article, but I don't care that much after being insulted. ๐
The point is to take care of your hygiene, if showering less is enough for you that's great