Mila KunisandAshton Kutcherhave a very specific approach to bath time for their children.The couple — who share daughterWyatt Isabelle, 6, and sonDimitri Portwood, 4 — revealed during their latest appearance on theArmchair Expertpodcastthat they don’t believe in bathing their kids with soap every day.The subject came up when co-hostsDax Shepardand Monica Padman started discussing how frequent they shower. When Shepard, 46, insisted that Padman, 33, “should not be getting rid of the natural oil on your skin with a bar of soap every day” and instead only wash with water, Kunis, 37, and Kutcher, 43, agreed.“I can’t believe I am in the minority here of washing my whole body in the shower. Who taught you to not wash?” Padman asked, to which Kunis replied, “I didn’t have hot water growing up as a child, so I didn’t shower much anyway.““But when I had children, I also didn’t wash them every day,” theBad Momsactress continued. “I wasn’t that parent that bathed my newborns — ever.“C Flanigan/FilmMagic/Getty ImagesShepard then noted that he and wifeKristen Bellused to bathe daughtersLincoln, 8, andDelta, 6, every day as “part of a nighttime routine,” but stopped when the kids got older.“That’s how we feel about our children,” Kunis said.Kutcher added, “Now, here’s the thing: If you can see the dirt on them, clean them. Otherwise, there’s no point.“Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher.Alberto E. Rodriguez/GettyBathing babies too much with soap “can dry out his or her skin,” according to theMayo Clinic.TheAmerican Academy of Dermatology Associationsay on their website that kids ages 6 to 11 “may not need a daily bath,” but should at least wash once or twice a week.RELATED VIDEO: Mila Kunis Shares the Crafty Parenting Hack She and Ashton Kutcher Use to Keep Their Kids BusyAs for their own showering habits, Kunis and Kutcher both said on theArmchair Expertpodcast that they refrain from using soap on their entire bodies every day.“I wash my armpits and my crotch daily, and nothing else ever,” Kutcher said of his soap usage. “I got a bar of Lever 2000 that delivers every time. Nothing else.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.While baths may not be a daily occurrence in their household, the pair do believe in washing their faces every day.“I do have a tendency to throw some water on my face after a workout to get all the salts out,” Kutcher admitted.Kunis said, “I do wash my face twice a day.”
Mila KunisandAshton Kutcherhave a very specific approach to bath time for their children.
The couple — who share daughterWyatt Isabelle, 6, and sonDimitri Portwood, 4 — revealed during their latest appearance on theArmchair Expertpodcastthat they don’t believe in bathing their kids with soap every day.
The subject came up when co-hostsDax Shepardand Monica Padman started discussing how frequent they shower. When Shepard, 46, insisted that Padman, 33, “should not be getting rid of the natural oil on your skin with a bar of soap every day” and instead only wash with water, Kunis, 37, and Kutcher, 43, agreed.
“I can’t believe I am in the minority here of washing my whole body in the shower. Who taught you to not wash?” Padman asked, to which Kunis replied, “I didn’t have hot water growing up as a child, so I didn’t shower much anyway.”
“But when I had children, I also didn’t wash them every day,” theBad Momsactress continued. “I wasn’t that parent that bathed my newborns — ever.”
C Flanigan/FilmMagic/Getty Images
Shepard then noted that he and wifeKristen Bellused to bathe daughtersLincoln, 8, andDelta, 6, every day as “part of a nighttime routine,” but stopped when the kids got older.
“That’s how we feel about our children,” Kunis said.
Kutcher added, “Now, here’s the thing: If you can see the dirt on them, clean them. Otherwise, there’s no point.”
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher.Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty
Bathing babies too much with soap “can dry out his or her skin,” according to theMayo Clinic.
TheAmerican Academy of Dermatology Associationsay on their website that kids ages 6 to 11 “may not need a daily bath,” but should at least wash once or twice a week.
RELATED VIDEO: Mila Kunis Shares the Crafty Parenting Hack She and Ashton Kutcher Use to Keep Their Kids Busy
As for their own showering habits, Kunis and Kutcher both said on theArmchair Expertpodcast that they refrain from using soap on their entire bodies every day.
“I wash my armpits and my crotch daily, and nothing else ever,” Kutcher said of his soap usage. “I got a bar of Lever 2000 that delivers every time. Nothing else.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
While baths may not be a daily occurrence in their household, the pair do believe in washing their faces every day.
“I do have a tendency to throw some water on my face after a workout to get all the salts out,” Kutcher admitted.
Kunis said, “I do wash my face twice a day.”
source: people.com
