Let's Settle This: Should You Shower In The Morning Or At Night?

Life is full of seemingly small, but disproportionally divisive, little debates. Do you keep your ketchup in the fridge or the cupboard? Do we really need to shower every day ― and how often should we wash our hair?We’ve enlisted the help of experts to answer the above questions (and as a daily shower-user and room temperature ketchup lover, I’ve not been happy with their verdicts so far). Here’s hoping things will go my way on the night showering front, then. Do pros agree with me that a later wash is better, or are they all for a morning scrub?What do the pros think?Speaking to Cleveland Clinic, dermatologist Dr Alok Vij said: “There’s no definitive answer for the global population on whether to take an evening vs. morning shower. But for each individual, there tends to be a right answer.” Per the dermatologist, those who need a little extra perk in the morning will benefit from an AM shower; if getting to sleep at night is a bigger issue than battling drowsiness in the morning, night showers might be the answer. Meanwhile, Dr Aragona Giuseppe, medical advisor at Prescription Doctor, told Glamour that while morning showers might liven up sleepy workers, night showers are better for your bed. “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,” he said, stating this in turn might set off allergies or cause skin issues.Then again, Doctor Mike shared on his YouTube channel that he’s all for a morning shower. His reasons include better skin prep, idea-boosting time for work, and the ability to wipe away the admittedly gross amount of sweat we generate at night.Still, he conceded nighttime showers may be better for people who can’t handle sunlight well (as exfoliated skin is more vulnerable), those who want to sleep better, and those with allergies.So... what’s the answer? Sometimes, as with ketchup storage, the answer is “it’s down to personal taste, but pros do have a favourite option”. This doesn’t seem to be one of those cases, though – even the experts are split down the middle. In other words, you do you (TBH, I’m just glad not to have outright lost this one).Related...Let's Settle This: Does Ketchup Belong In The Fridge Or Cupboard?Let's Settle This ― Does Coffee Actually Dehydrate You?Let's Settle This: Here's How Often You Should Actually Shower

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