When is it best to take a shower morning or evening?

Some view the evening shower as a way to relax and save time in the morning, while others prefer to clean at the beginning of the day for feeling fresh and energetic.

But according to Dr. Primrose Freestone, senior professor in clinical microbiology, one of these practices has clear advantage. In an opinion about The Conversation, she says that from the perspective of health and hygiene, it is best to take a shower in the morning.

I support the shower in the morning. In this way, the body is cleaner than germs that accumulate overnight before wearing the daily clothing,” points out Dr. Freestone.

According to her, during the day the body is exposed to a variety of pollutants and bacteria, which remain in the clothes we wear and then move to our sheets at night. This makes it possible that even if we get cleaned in the evening, clean skin comes into contact with potentially contaminated beds.

She adds that in addition to external pollutants, the body sweats and releases dead skin cells a source of food for powder spiders, which may cause allergies in some individuals. That is another reason that makes the shower more favorable for skin health in the morning.

Despite the time you shower, Dr. Freestone underlines that a stable hygiene routine is essential. If you are unable to take a shower in the morning, she recommends increased attention to cleaning up the sleep environment.

It is recommended that sheets and pillows be washed at least once a week to eliminate sweat, bacteria, dead cells, and skin fats that are collected over days,”

This also helps to reduce mushroom spores and germs that can cause bad smell in the bedroom.

In the meantime, dermatologists recommend avoiding the use of regular soaps, which can harm the protective layer of the skin. They recommend the use of soft, specially shaped cleaners to maintain the health and natural balance of the skin. /Periscopi/