Double cleansing benefits the beauty industry, not consumers | Letters
Readers reflect on an article which explored whether we should be cleaning ourselves twice With reference to your article about the merits, or not, of double cleansing ( Double cleansing: should we really be cleaning ourselves twice in each shower?, 15 September ), I wish to report that I shower once a week, while in between times wash daily with soap, flannel and a bowl of water (which then…
In a recent article, the merits and drawbacks of double cleansing were explored and questioned. Readers have taken to the letters page to voice their own perspectives on the topic.
One reader, Judith Russenberger from London, shares her unique showering routine. She showers once a week and daily washes her body with soap, flannel, and a bowl of water which is subsequently flushed down the toilet. Her concern is centered around the unsustainable use of our planet's resources, as global fresh water consumption is outpacing its replenishment.
In the UK specifically, a predicted 5 billion liters of water per day will be insufficient for public supplies by 2055, with an additional 1 billion liters per day needed for the wider economy.
Despite her weekly showering habit, Judy reports that her skin remains in excellent condition and she exudes a natural scent. She questions the necessity of the double cleansing trend, which she suspects is primarily aimed at women. Judy argues that her body wash and hair shampoo usage consumes a significant amount of hot water, which is an environmentally unfriendly practice.
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