Humanity is divided into two types of people: those who shower in the morning and those who do it at night. Many times the decision depends on the time in the morning, hygiene, comfort, and even habit; Some consider that it is much better to shower when they wake up to stay more energetic and awake during the day and others to look clean throughout their day. Those who prefer to do it at night mention that it is to avoid waking up so early and others to sleep better.
Knowing the reasons on both sides, the question of whether bathing in the morning or at night is better remains open, however, experts answer. Read on and find out what is the right time for you to take a shower. According to dermatologists and allergists, taking a shower at night helps cleanse you of germs, sweat, dust, and substances that can damage your skin or hurt your body. That’s why they recommend that you take a bath before you go to sleep.
On the other hand, nighttime showers make you relax and eliminate insomnia, a situation that will help you fall asleep faster, deeper, and easier, which will make you feel less tired when you wake up, and you will be able to sleep for a few minutes. more because you will eliminate the morning bath.
An article published in The New York Times mentions that experts consider that it is better for your shower to last 5 to 10 minutes so that your skin is not so exposed to steam and hot water that could cause problems, in addition to, of course, providing environmental care by saving water.
It is recommended that you shower at night so that you do not sleep with any type of dirt and bacteria on your skin that you may leave in your bed, and also so that you rest fully and the next morning you feel more rested and in a better mood. Now that you know the benefits, it no longer sounds so crazy that you don’t shower in the morning because it is much more positive than you think, although, of course, if you don’t feel comfortable, it’s your decision. You can try it, some tricks will help you look radiant in the morning if you didn’t bathe and you think everyone will notice them.
This story was originally published in Spanish in Cultura Colectiva
