(Stillness in the Storm Editor) The notion that you can stop bathing regularly evinces disgust and revulsion responses in most people. This is partially due to the fact revulsions are culturally acquired, that is, you can learn to find some things disgusting simply because you’re surrounded by those who think so too. But what the herd does isn’t always what’s best for the individual. As a matter of fact, in most cases, the best thing to do is often to go against the norm.
The following article claims that when you stop bathing regularly, your microbiome begins to maintain your skin for you, including naturally getting rid of body odors.
As was mentioned, the mere suggestion of this will likely garner an intense rejection response. But as it turns out, the science supports the practice.
Our bodies are mostly bacteria. In a sense, you can think of the human organism as a controlled microbial ecosystem, with the few human cells that are around acting as conductors or leaders.
The acid mantle is a naturally occurring barrier that the skin produces to keep you clean, healthy, and free of infections. What’s more, your skin also produces a host of beneficial compounds, oils, and scents that are also designed to maintain your health, as well as send subtle communication to those around you.
When I first heard of this practice, I was aghast.
“How could you stay clean if you’re not bathing?!”
But like the maverick that I am, I couldn’t say it was untrue unless I tried it myself.
To be clear, I didn’t stop bathing entirely, I just stopped using harsh chemical soaps and cleansers, which are often the same strength as industrial-grade cleaning products. I use water most of the time, with a mild scrubber. And if I’m actually dirty, I’ll use castile soap—but this strips away almost everything from your skin so I don’t use it unless I have to.
I was shocked by the results.
Within the first 48 hours, I stopped having a chronic greasy face, along with a striking reduction in acne. After two weeks, I noticed my skin was brighter, healthier, and more taught, it actually started to look younger.
Here I am several years later, and skin looks as good as it did 5 years ago, if not better.
Now I did try not bathing at all for two weeks. And as the article suggests, I actually started to smell less as time went on, eventually reaching a balance point. Of course, places on your body still produce smells, but unlike what most people probably think, it doesn’t just keep getting worse and worse.
It appears your diet and overall health play more of a role in determining body odors than bathing.
All of this is food for thought. If the claim is true, which in my experience it is, this suggests that many of our modern-day hygiene practices destroy our skin, causing health problems and insecurities that the beauty industry makes millions from.
There’s so much to consider with these things. For now, allow your self to at least entertain these concepts. Really think about them.
And as always, let us know what you think in the comments.
– Justin
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These people no longer shower and rely on bacteria on their skin to do soap’s job.
Surprisingly, they say they don’t smell.
A growing number of people stop using soap and start trusting bacteria to do the job instead.
David Whitlock for example has not showered or bathed for 15 years, yet he does not have body odour. His primary motivation is to encourage friendly microbes to live on him in symbiotic harmony. The bacteria get to feast on the ammonia from his sweat and he gets low-maintenance, balanced skin.
He recalls that it was kind of strange for the first few months, but after that he stopped missing it. “If I get a specific part of my body dirty, then I’ll wash that specific part” – but never with soap.
Indeed, as well as germs, soap gets rid of the skin’s protective oils and alters its pH level.
In contrast, the trillions of microbes (bacteria, viruses and fungi) that make up your skin microbiome protect us from pathogens and keep us healthy by making vitamins and other useful chemicals.
Yes, think about eczema, acne and problems associated with dry skin… A healthy skin microbiome could be one of the solutions.
Sarah Ballantyne, an advocate of living in a more “stone age” way, also uses only water to wash. She explains that over time her skin has adjusted and she doesn’t smell. Maybe is her microbiome healthy!
Dermatologists also say there’s nothing wrong with just rinsing. People who haven’t used any kind of detergent in years are perfectly fine.
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However, since 1950, we have gone from bathing once a week to every day. And this strange behavior has changed our skin microbiome and is most probably behind the rise in inflammatory skin diseases. Again, scientific evidence is lacking in this field. There are no studies demonstrating the negative effects of soap or overwashing.
But there is still one area where most agree that soap is still useful. Washing your hair and your body has very little to do with hygiene. But washing your hands is essential.
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Stillness in the Storm Editor: Why did we post this?
The Deep State has weaponized healthcare in the sense that most people never learn the true methods of maintaining their health. The preceding information dispels this false reality that an individual cannot be healthy without the mainstream medical establishment. It offers information that the reader can use to make better choices, which are ultimately the primary contributors to an individual’s health estate. With health autonomy in hand, neuroticism decreases due to not fearing for the communication of diseases, resulting in the liberation of consciousness-energy that can be used to positively contribute to making the world a better place.
– Justin
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Last winter, when I was battling a particularly aggressive respiratory
virus, I switched to a totally vegan, alkaline diet. After a few days, I
was surprised to notice that, although I had neither bathed nor used
deodorant in that time period, I had no underarm odor!
Hi Justin,
First off all thank´s so much for the dedication. Did you stopped washing your air also? If you don´t mind me asking what kind of air cleaner do you use?
Blessings from portugal
Great question. At the moment, I try to live in as much nature as possible, and I use plants in my house to filter air. But I could improve this more I have no doubt.