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.

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.