can i go swimming to put off taking showers for a week or so?

I haven't taken a shower in like 5 days, been drinking a lot of water so I'm pretty clean and go swimming every couple days. It's a chlorine pool. But basically does anyone have any experience to share?

And for the dissenters i don't like taking showers because your hair and skin gets dried out from soap.

Parker2012-04-22T16:24:21Z

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NOOOOO!!!!!!!! Chlorine is so bad for your hair. I'm a swimmer and I have to shower after every practice. Chlorine is a harmful chemical! You need to shower right away, I totally get where you're coming from but the chlorine in pools is really bad for you. Please shower!!

Rachel2012-04-22T23:17:30Z

I would imagine that the chlorine is more drying than soap would be.

If you're concerned about the harshness of the soap then I would recommend Dr Bronner's soap. I use it as both shampoo and body wash. Another idea is to try going no 'poo by using baking soda: http://www.crunchybetty.com/no-poo-to-you-too

?2012-04-22T23:14:53Z

Yes that is the best choice to go with