Doctor explains why you should always shower at night instead of the morning
There are two types of people in the world: people who shower in the morning, and people who shower at night.
Personally, I'm an evening shower kind of person, as I love getting into bed feeling nice and clean, especially if I'm putting on a fresh pair of pyjamas and climbing into recently changed bedsheets.
It all comes down to personal preference, but medical professionals have weighed in on the age-old debate too.
One person to have shared what they believe to be the best option is Doctor Aragona Giuseppe, GP and medical advisor at Prescription Doctor.
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Speaking about showering in the morning, Dr Giuseppe said this option might be more popular because 'it awakens the senses and refreshes you ready for the day ahead'.
However, this doesn't necessarily mean that it's the better choice.
In fact, Dr Giuseppe seems to think there's more benefits to nighttime showering than having one in the morning.
Some of these benefits include: it relaxes you before sleeping, can soothe away any tensions in your shoulders caused during the day from the gym or work, and washes away the day's dirt.
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Speaking further on the matter, Dr Giuseppe told Glamour UK: "The main benefit of night-time showers, however, is that during the day, your body and your hair can collect airborne allergens and irritants, dirt and grime, especially in the summer months from pollen, chemicals and sweat.
"So if you go to bed without showering, these will then transfer to your bed and sheets and may not only promote dirty bedding and night time allergies but could also cause itchy, irritated and dry skin as well as facial skin issues such as acne due to dirty sheets and pillow cases from day time oil and dirt."
To conclude, Dr Giuseppe believes that showering at night is the better option is it promotes cleanliness and good sleep.
In regards to how long you should spend in the shower (whether that's in the evening or morning), dermatologist Emma Amoafo-Mensah says it should be less than ten minutes.
"Many people are spending too long in the shower, the optimal time spent should be less than ten minutes," she told the Metro.
"Spending longer than this increases the chances of your skin feeling dry and irritated, especially if the water is too hot and you’re prone to dry skin."
Amoafo-Mensah also urged people to ensure that their shower water isn't too hot as this can strip away the skin’s natural oils.
Happy showering, folks!
Niamh Shackleton