(Moisturizing) Which is right for me, a ‘morning shower’ or an ‘evening shower’?

Some people wake up in the morning and shower to prepare for the day ahead. Conversely, others end their day by washing away the accumulated waste in the evening. Shower times vary depending on personal preference and lifestyle. Let's explore the health benefits of each.

 

◇Morning shower

 

Showering in the morning helps keep your skin clean.

 

While you sleep, bacteria and skin cells accumulate on your skin and sweat. You can shed it, but a morning shower can wash it away. A morning shower can also have a mentally refreshing effect. "The body relies on specific cues to wake up, and showering plays a role in that," says Christopher Winter, a neurologist at Charlottesville Neurology and Sleep Medicine. "If you wake up at the same time every day and shower regularly, it can act as a circadian marker 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 like norepinephrine and dopamine, activating the brain. In fact, a study by Commonwealth University in the United States found that a cold shower in the morning improved memory and concentration throughout the day.

◇Evening shower

 

An evening shower can help relieve allergy symptoms. .

 

Taking a shower before going to bed removes dust and bacteria that have accumulated on your body throughout the day. It can also help remove pollen that remains on the body after outdoor activities, reducing seasonal allergy symptoms.

 

An evening shower helps you sleep better. Dr. Christopher Winter said, "An evening shower has the effect of relieving physical tension, which helps induce sleep." This is because the body temperature that was raised by the shower gradually decreases, which helps in deep sleep.

 

◇Things to watch out for

 

Morning and evening showers each have their own advantages, It is not advisable to do both. This is because the natural oil barrier that protects the skin is removed, which can cause skin cell destruction. Cindy Wassef, a professor of dermatology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in the United States, said, “Showering more than twice a day can cause dryness and dullness in the skin and hair.” If you sweat a lot during the day, such as when exercising, If you need to shower twice, use a moisturizing cleanser or oil. It is recommended to use it when showering. This way, your skin will remain properly hydrated.

 

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My husband showers in the morning and evening.

Yes, it applies.. On days when I diligently applied moisturizer

Psoriasis becomes less severe

 

On days when it's not like that, it's ticklish

My skin is a mess

 

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