Celebrities Who Admit They Don't Wash Every Body Part In The Shower
Some celebrities share a dirty little secret: They selectively bathe their various body parts. In essence, they opt for the opposite of the viral "everything shower" that requires you to scrub, pamper, and beautify every inch from head to toe. To them, it's better to be a shower time minimalist, even if people give you the sideways glance when you admit you don't comprehensively wash yourself every day.
Is it terribly bad to take such an unconventional view on cleanliness? Per some experts, going without bathing for a day usually isn't a big deal. With that said, it can be advantageous to clean yourself thoroughly to get rid of the millions of skin cells you shed each day, as well as any aromatic substances you use, like deodorants. In other words, whether or not this is an unusual or unhealthy lifestyle really depends on the body parts you're choosing to ignore.
To be fair, reducing your showering could be highly beneficial from water conservation viewpoints. Here's why: Findings from a 2024 Harris Poll survey revealed that the average shower in the United States takes about 16.1 minutes. And since it takes about 2.1 gallons of water per minute to shower, you could end up saving on your utility bill if you decide to emulate the bathroom practices of the following well-known stars when you bathe.
Chelsea Handler doesn't get the point of washing her legs
Comedian Chelsea Handler gets a high five for targeting her genitals and underarms every time she showers; they're two of the body parts you should be washing every day. But her habit of completely overlooking one body part may leave you wondering why. During a "Call Her Daddy" podcast interview, Handler admitted that she doesn't wash her legs. "I don't know why my legs would be dirty, they're covered up all day in my jeans," she said. All told, a typical Handler shower takes far less time than most Americans' showers: "I can take less than a three-minute shower and I often do."
But should Handler really add more time for her legs? The answer isn't what you might expect. When questioned about leg-washing on the "Am I Doing It Wrong?" podcast, skincare expert Dr. Divya Shokeen set the record straight by basically echoing Handler's rationale and saying washing your legs in the shower might not be the right idea. Dr. Shokeen noted that legs don't usually get so dirty that you need to scrub them so thoroughly; in fact, being too hard on them could cause irritation. Nonetheless, she did apply one caveat to the rule, stating, "Unless you're, like, aggressively sweating and you just biked 20 miles. Then, yes, please wash your legs."
Ashton Kutcher is as minimalist a bather as they come
Speaking with Dax Shepard and Monica Padman on the "Armchair Expert" podcast, actor Ashton Kutcher revealed that he only washes his pits and nether regions. Although Kutcher tends toward comedy, he didn't laugh off his admission. Instead, he went the extra mile and described the basics of his whole routine: "I got a bar of Lever 2000 that just delivers every time. Nothing else." Kutcher's wife, actor Mila Kunis, agreed with her hubby and shared his disinterest in showering fully.
Kutcher's questionable hygiene habit isn't shared by everyone, but it might not be a technically unhealthy way to stay clean, at least theoretically. In a Cleveland Clinic article, dermatologist Dr. Shilpi Khetarpal acknowledged, "Generally, the only areas you need to consistently wash are your face, armpits and groin area." Consequently, Kutcher could argue that he follows around two-thirds of her suggestion, given that he at least scrubs his underarms and private parts.
For Taylor Swift, shaving cream is enough to keep her legs clean
During an episode of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," Ellen DeGeneres asked Taylor Swift if she washes her legs in the shower. The singer said she does, but qualified her answer by explaining that she doesn't actually use soap on her legs. Rather, she believes that shaving cream can adequately clean off her legs while she applies a razor to get them smooth.
As it turns out, shaving cream is both a lubricant and a type of soap, making it perfectly suited to do battle against razor burn. And here's a twist: It's a soap that can masquerade as a household cleaner for showers, faucets, and even stained laundry in a pinch. Consequently, Swift was right all along, even if her answer sounded like a bit of a head-scratcher at first.
Amanda Seyfried washes her hair once a week with dry shampoo
Actor Amanda Seyfried was candid with Vogue about how infrequently she washes her hair. "I wash it once a week! I just dry shampoo it," she casually revealed. With that said, Seyfried isn't someone who avoids showering. On the contrary, she outlined her daily bath and beauty routine to Marie Claire, sharing that she enjoys taking a hot shower after an exercise session.
Seyfried's choice to wash her hair weekly might sound bizarre, but it's worth noting that she uses dry shampoo. According to trichologist Anabel Kingsley, dry shampoo can be useful, but it isn't the same as using regular shampoo. "Dry shampoos should not be used as a regular replacement for real shampoo," said Kingsley, adding that they don't cleanse your scalp properly (via Byrdie). Kingsley suggests that people like Seyfried who wash their hair sparingly should double up on shampooing and use a scalp mask to provide extra cleansing.