One of the debates that has been around for many years is whether we should be showering at night or showering in the morning. There are people who argue on both sides of the debate, but now some experts are weighing in.
Dermatologists, who apparently consider themselves to be showering experts, say that you should spend up to 10 minutes a day in the shower. There are many benefits to doing so, but they also say there is a specific time of day that you should get your shower.
Those experts are saying that an evening shower is much better than a morning shower. For one reason, you might get a better night’s sleep if you take your shower in the evening.
According to some research, showering prior to bed can help you to fall asleep up to 10 minutes faster. In order to get that benefit, you should hit the showers about 90 minutes before going to bed.
It may help you sleep better because the warm water lowers your core body temperature. In doing so, your body is naturally going to fall asleep faster.
A warm shower in the evening can also help to ease any sore muscles you are experiencing. It loosens up the muscles to relieve tension and helps prevent leg cramping.
More reasons why it is better to shower in the evening is because of the health of your skin and hair. Washing your hair in the evening allows it to dry naturally, locking in moisture.
You will also be able to wash out some of the bacteria and allergens that were trapped in your hair throughout the day. In doing so you will sleep better because the pollen and other allergens will not be transferred to your pillow.
Having your skin freshly washed before going to sleep also helps new cells to grow. It opens up the pores to allow your skin to breathe rather than being clogged.
In the end, they say that taking a shower any time of the day is beneficial but if you want to get the most out of it, get your shower at night.