In the morning, those who take a shower recommend a vigorous and clean start to the day, while those who take a shower in the evening prefer to wash away "the dirt that has accumulated during the day" before going to bed. And about 34 percent of the US population doesn't take a shower every day - the habits are different, and the question is the same: what time is better for health?
The shower removes dirt, sweat, and fat from the skin, as well as pollutants such as dust and pollen. The skin contains 10,000 to 1 million bacteria per square centimeter; the sweat itself is odorless, but bacteria like staphylococci smell through sulfur compounds. The evening shower seems hygienic, but microbiologist Primrose Fristone emphasizes: at night we still sweat - up to half a pint of sweat, 50 thousand skin cells pass onto the sheet. Therefore, the benefits of taking a shower in the evening will be fully manifested only if you regularly wash the sheets and pillows.
Bacteria, pollen mites, and fungi can survive on fabrics for weeks; especially on wet pillows. 76% of those with major asthma are allergic to at least one type of fungus. A. fumigatus exacerbates the condition in some lung diseases. Dr. Holly Wilkinson says: "Even more important than the evening shower is frequent change of sheets."
Sleep aspect: According to a meta-analysis comparing study 13, a 10-minute warm shower/bath 1-2 hours before bed reduces sleeping time. Warming up a little and then cooling down is a circadian signal: preparing the body for sleep. Therefore, an evening shower can help those with poor sleep.
In short, morning shower - helps wash away the sweat and microbes accumulated overnight, cleansing the day; evening shower - makes sleep easier. However, for those who take a shower once a day, a cleanliness regime is more important than time: regular washing of sheets and pillows, ventilation of the room, strict adherence to personal hygiene. Adjust your choices to your daily routine - this is an unchanging rule.
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