8 Body Parts You’re Cleaning Too Often

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Arms and Legs

While it makes total sense to scrub everything down while in the shower, you should know that it’s not actually necessary. Your arms and legs don’t produce as much oil, so using the soap on a daily basis might cause the skin to dry out, according to what Dr. Kelly Kasper, IU Health OBGYN told Bustle.

Even if it might be tempting to clean those body parts on a daily basis, just remember that you shouldn’t wash EVERYTHING on a daily basis. Focus on the areas of your body that you know are the most sweaty, and let the rest of your body do its thing!

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