What Happened to the Scientist Who Didn't Shower for 12 Years?

When Science and Audacity Collide: For 12 years, scientist David Whitlock avoided letting water and soap touch his skin. Instead, he used a spray containing live bacteria, claiming there's no definitive evidence that showering with water is beneficial for our health. "I don't miss showers at all," he asserts today, having bravely taken this step to document the result on his own body. "No one conducts clinical trials on individuals who shower daily. So what's the basis for believing it's a healthy habit?"

David Whitlock

Furthermore, Whitlock maintains that skipping daily cleaning and polishing actually improved his skin health and contributed significantly to healing the eczema he suffered from. "Dirt is no longer a part of our integral lives, and we need to reconnect with the environment," he said.

In the biotech company that Whitlock co-founded, they quickly capitalized on the research findings and developed a product called AO, similar to the spray Whitlock used for years. This product also contains live bacteria and is relatively affordable (around $50), but still requires thorough clinical research to verify its reliability and effectiveness. In any case, no one plans on stopping showers anytime soon, right?