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They don’t bath
The Himba people Namibia are one of the tribes on the continent that have secluded themselves from the pressures of civilization. They have maintained a host of cultural practices which includes not taking a water bath.
Like everyone who takes a bath, now and then, the Himba do not bath because of harsh climates in the region and due to the value placed on water.
Instead of water, they use smoke with a combination of red ochre on their skin. According to Momoafrica, they put some smoldering charcoal into a little bowl of herbs (mostly leaves and little branches of Commiphora trees) and wait for the smoke to ascend.
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Thereafter, they will bow over the smoking bowl and due to the heat, they will start perspiring. For a full-body wash, they cover themselves with a blanket so that the smoke gets trapped underneath the fabric.