The longtime “Today” anchor and weatherman declared during a lighthearted on-air argument that he takes showers twice a day, despite dermatologists’ recommendations of once or twice a week.
Al Roker, host of Today, expressed his disapproval of a dermatologist’s advice regarding how frequently to shower without holding back.
After Adrianna Barrionuevo Brach, the editorial director of Shop TODAY, said that dermatologists recommend taking showers two to three times per week during the third hour of Tuesday’s broadcast, Roker and co-hosts Sheinelle Jones and Dylan Dreyer had a lighthearted discussion about how frequently people should wash their hands.
Regarding the choice of taking a daily shower, Roker declared, “I don’t care what they say, I’m going to say ‘A’.”.
Roker couldn’t hide his disdain as Brach explained that experts in skincare advise taking fewer showers each week.
“Two to three times per week is generally accepted, but it varies from person to person.
I’m wondering, ‘What is this?’ as I stare at Al,” Brach said.
“It depends on the individual, their lifestyle, their amount of sun exposure, their age, and their level of activity. “.
Brach says that how often you shower is a matter of personal preference, to which Roker responds, “Not if you come into contact with other people!”.
Jones stated, “There are seven days in a week,” and Dryer questioned whether the number was for children or adults because, as she put it, “Adults smell.” Both Dryer and Jones expressed displeasure with the concept. “.
Jones later changed her mind and said that she could now understand how the concept made sense in terms of preserving the skin’s natural oils and preventing dry skin.
You have natural bacteria that live on your skin and are a part of your microbiome, and you shouldn’t interfere with them because they help to protect you, according to Brach. “Things could get messy when you’re scrubbing and using soap and abrasive detergents — I can’t stop staring at Al. “.
Jones criticized Roker for taking “too many” showers as he ended the discussion by acknowledging that he does so twice daily. “.
The hosts then moved on to the “How often should you?” segment, talking about how frequently they should change their bedding (every 18 to 24 months), clean their dishwasher (every month), and clean their luggage (every time they use it).
Tuesday’s episode is not the first time the hosts’ showering or cleaning routines have generated amusing discussion.
When his coworkers discussed their washing practices, they got into a heated discussion about how frequently people should wash their clothes in February, and Roker responded with startled facial expressions.
During the laundry dispute in February, Roker remarked that “the average person perspires a cup of sweat every night.”.
Roker first mentioned his twice-daily showers during a discussion about whether to take a shower in the morning or at night in 2017, which is when shower arguments first surfaced on the Today show.
