Showering is a routine activity that requires little thought and this means bad habits often go unnoticed.
A dermatologist recently emphasised that timing plays a crucial role in showering, particularly for certain individuals.
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.
"Seriously consider, if you're not already, switching to nighttime showers.
Britons were told the benefits of showering at night
GETTY"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."
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.
While Dr Suarez presents a strong argument for nighttime showers, morning showers primarily serve to remove bacteria accumulated overnight and promote alertness.
"One of the perks of bathing that people don’t appreciate is that it’s essentially a form of light exfoliation," she explained.
"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.
"And guess who loves that? Dust mites. These, again, pose a problem for allergy sufferers."
Beyond hygiene, showering at night offers several additional health benefits, including promoting relaxation, improving sleep quality, and potentially lowering blood pressure.
But WebMD notes that individuals with dry, irritated, or itchy skin may benefit from showering less frequently.
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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.
For those with these skin conditions who shower daily, immediate moisturising is recommended.
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.
“Bathing helps replenish some of the moisture lost through the skin barrier.”
