Are you one of those who like to start your day with a good shower or, on the contrary, do you prefer it to help you eliminate the tensions of the day, once the evening comes? This debate has been going on for years but an American dermatologist, Dr Andrea Suarez aka @DrDray on TikTok, gives a clear answer.
Shower in the morning or evening? Science has decided
To avoid having to take two showers (and thus avoid this dilemma), it is essential to make a choice. Let’s remember the advantages of each moment.
- Taking a shower in the morning is a way to “boost” yourself, according to fans of this practice. It would also improve concentration and get rid of night sweating;
- Fervent defenders of showering in the evening argue the importance of washing before going to bed. The objective: to cleanse the skin of the day’s impurities. And of course not to carry them in their sheets. In addition, taking a hot shower at the end of the day would also help you relax, to fall asleep better.
The dermatologist’s opinion: you should favor the evening shower
For the dermatologist and skincare expert, there’s no hesitation: showering in the evening is best. “The evening shower helps to lighten your skin from the many impurities encountered throughout the day.
she assures. But that’s not all.
According to her, this also plays a major role for people with allergies. Indeed, if you suffer from seasonal allergies, an evening shower becomes a necessity. For what ? Because throughout the day, pollen, dust and other pollutants cling to your skin and hair. Not eliminating them before bed can make your symptoms worse, especially in the spring.
Should we change our habits?
If you’re attached to your morning shower, don’t panic: nothing’s stopping you from adapting your routine. You can keep a quick shower in the morning, for a boost. And take a real evening shower, in order to eliminate impurities and limit your allergies.