What would happen if you didn't shower for a year?

"You can't contain the bad bacteria if you don't shower," the site explains. "And ifthey find their way to your eyes, nose, or mouth, you can get sick." Bacteria is also the cause of body odour. ... Too much shower time can strip the oils from your body, which can leave your skin feeling dry and flaky.Skipping your shower could lead to an excess of dead skin cell buildup, says Amy Wechsler, a New York City dermatologist. Hyperkeratosis, which is the thickening of the outer layer of the skin, would undoubtedly occur.