Morning or night showers? Dermatologist shares the best time for maximum health ‘perks’ ()
<iframe frameborder="0" height="100%" scrolling="no" src="https://www.gbnews.com/res/scraper/embed/?video_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmm-v2.simplestream.com%2Fiframe%2Fplayer.php%3Fkey%3D3Li3Nt2Qs8Ct3Xq9Fi5Uy0Mb2Bj0Qs%26player%3DGB003%26uvid%3D52423956%26type%3Dvod%26viously_id%3DD0Fp2f_njJ1" width="100%"></iframe><br/><p>Showering is a routine activity that requires little thought and this means bad habits often go unnoticed.</p><p>A dermatologist recently emphasised that timing plays a crucial role in showering, particularly for certain individuals.</p><h3></h3><br/><p>Dr Andrea Suarez, known as Dr Dray on TikTok, told her viewers: "There are definite perks for your skin and allergy symptoms to showering at night. </p><p>"Seriously consider, if you're not already, switching to nighttime showers.</p><h3></h3><br/><div class="embed-latest"></div><h3></h3><br/><img alt="WOMAN DRYING HAIR" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="074f692be8b91189dde745e8f4af6acb" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="edaea" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/woman-drying-hair.jpg?id=52455306&width=980"/><p>"Especially if you suffer from seasonal allergies, as pollen and other allergens settle on your skin and hair throughout the day, potentially triggering allergy flare-ups."</p><p>WebMD states that, for most people, showering daily is generally fine but notes that showering less frequently may be more beneficial for some individuals' health.</p><p>While Dr Suarez presents a strong argument for nighttime showers, morning showers primarily serve to remove bacteria accumulated overnight and promote alertness.</p><p>"One of the perks of bathing that people don’t appreciate is that it’s essentially a form of light exfoliation," she explained.</p><h3></h3><br/><h3></h3><br/><div class="embed-dontmiss"></div><p>"It removes dead skin cells that need to be shed. If you don’t shower at night, you end up shedding them into your bed linen.</p><p>"And guess who loves that? Dust mites. These, again, pose a problem for allergy sufferers."</p><p>Beyond hygiene, showering at night offers several additional health benefits, including promoting relaxation, improving sleep quality, and potentially lowering blood pressure.</p><p>But WebMD notes that individuals with dry, irritated, or itchy skin may benefit from showering less frequently.</p><h3></h3><br/><h3></h3><br/><div class="embed-mostread"></div><p><strong>LATEST DEVELOPMENTS </strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/health/alzheimers-breakthrough-new-blood-test-checks-help-diagnosis" target="_self">Alzheimer’s breakthrough as new blood test checks could help diagnosis disease</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/health/ozempic-effects-melted-candle-young-people" target="_self">Ozempic side effect leaves users looking like 'melted candles'... and it affects young people too</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/health/how-to-live-longer-longevity-supplements-omega-3-vitamin-d" target="_self">Doctor shares 'important' supplements to lower risk of chronic disease and add years to your life</a></li></ul><h3></h3><br/><img alt="WOMAN IN SHOWER" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="e9adb8f840a27a0e93dfee97a45ae0b2" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="023e6" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/woman-in-shower.jpg?id=53597588&width=980"/><p>For those with skin conditions like eczema, excessive washing can strip the skin of its natural oils and disrupt its microbiome, leading to further irritation.</p><p>For those with these skin conditions who shower daily, immediate moisturising is recommended. </p><p>The National Eczema Association notes: “While it may vary from person to person to some degree, studies suggest that bathing once a day or even twice a day, is better than less frequent bathing.</p> <p>“Bathing helps replenish some of the moisture lost through the skin barrier.”</p>
