Jake Gyllenhaal is the latest celebrity to abandon our water-wasting shower habits.The movie star said in a new interview with Vanity Fair that bathing is becoming less important to him.Because Elvis Costello is a wonderful artist, I believe that good manners and bad mouth are the best things. That's what I do. However, I believe that not bathing is a great way to maintain your skin. We can also clean our bodies naturally.Although Gyllenhaal did not express specific concerns about the current and future world problems with water scarcity, which already affect Hollywood's west coast home, Gyllenhaal is still relevant.AdvertisementAdvertisementMegadroughts are being caused by climate change, which is ravaging the world. Experts predict more floods and droughts in the coming years.Wall Street even started to place bets on water futures.According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans average eight minutes of showering per day, and use approximately 2.5 gallons of water each minute. Americans shower an average of one trillion gallons each year.The problem is exacerbated by the fact that water heating requires a lot of energy.AdvertisementAdvertisementWhat can we do to stop it? Celebrities are now speaking out to say that perhaps they were too often bathing.Gyllenhaals' comments echo those of other A-listers.Last week, Mila Kunis (Hollywood power couple) and Ashton Kutcher talked about their bathing habits. The couple revealed that they only bathe children when there is dirt.Kutcher said that there is no point in doing so. He told Shepard that he washes his armpits and crotch every day, and no other items. A bar of Lever 2000 delivered every time.AdvertisementAdvertisementKristen Bell, Shepard's wife and acclaimed actor Kristen Bell said on a recent episode, "The View," that she likes waiting until the stink is gone before they bathe their children.These comments set off a huge discussion on personal hygiene on social networks. Most pundits mocked the comments and posted memes showing children covered in dirt. The tabloids were filled with stories condemning actors' hygiene habits.There is ample evidence to show that excessive showering can be harmful for the environment and dangerous for our health.Research has shown that our skin's natural defense mechanisms can be eroded if we pamper our bodies with a variety of products and chemicals.AdvertisementAdvertisementBottom line: Spending time in nature, especially when we are young, can help our bodies' microbiomes develop in healthy manners, even if that means waiting for the stink.It's no surprise that Hollywood actors are claiming they shower less. While many actors may say it is due to their skincare regimen, there are other positive side effects.It's a win-win situation. It's wasteful to take unnecessary showers. It is possible to reduce the amount of time we spend on skincare and use less water at treatment plants.Maybe we can all take a leaf from Bells book and just wait for the stink to pass.AdvertisementAdvertisementREAD MORE: Jake Gyllenhaal discusses Fast Boats, Extra Thin Lox and the Mysteries of Loofah [Vanity Fair]More on Showers: Wall Street is now betting on the future of water supplies
