There are people who wake up in the morning and prepare for the day by taking a shower. Conversely, there are also those who end their day by washing away accumulated waste products after a full day in the evening. In this way, shower times vary depending on personal preferences and lifestyle habits. Let's explore the respective health benefits.

 

Morning shower

 

Taking a shower in the morning helps maintain skin cleanliness.

 

Bacteria and skin cells can accumulate on the skin or sweat can be produced while sleeping, but these can be washed away with a morning shower. A morning shower also has the effect of clearing the mind. Christopher Winter, a neurologist and sleep medicine specialist at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, said, "The body relies on certain signals to wake up, and a shower plays that role," and "If you wake up at the same time every day and shower regularly, it can serve as a circadian cue for feeling awake."

 

Especially, taking a cold shower in the morning is more effective in waking up the brain. This stimulates the body to release neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine and dopamine, which awaken the brain. In fact, a study by Commonwealth University in the United States found that morning cold showers improved memory and concentration throughout the day.

Evening shower

 

Evening showers have the effect of alleviating allergy symptoms.

 

Taking a shower before going to bed can wash away dust, bacteria, and other impurities accumulated on the body throughout the day. At the same time, it also helps remove pollen remaining on the body after outdoor activities, which can reduce seasonal allergy symptoms.

 

Taking a shower in the evening helps promote restful sleep. Dr. Christopher Winter said, "An evening shower has the effect of relaxing the body's tension, which induces sleep." The mechanism involves the body's temperature gradually dropping after a shower, aiding in deep sleep.

 

Points to be cautious about

 

Morning and evening showers each have their own advantages, but doing both is not advisable. This is because it can remove the natural oil barrier that protects the skin, leading to skin cell damage. Cindy Wasef, a dermatologist at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in the United States, said, "Showering more than twice a day can cause the skin and hair to become dry and lose their shine." If you need to shower twice a day due to activities like sweating from exercise, it is better to use moisturizing cleansers or oils. This helps to maintain proper skin hydration.

 

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My husband, who takes a shower in the morning and evening.

Those days I diligently applied moisturizer.

The psoriasis is less severe.

 

On days when it doesn't happen, it's due to itching.

My skin is a mess.

 

Showering once a day is good, but if you shower twice, moisturizer is essential.