Take a Shower in the Morning or in the Evening, What's Better?

Fresh kick in the morning or wash off the troubles of the day – showering is much more than just body hygiene. But what is ideal from a microbiological point of view?

The question has been agitating conversations for years. Do we have to shower as soon as we wake up or wait until the end of the day to get under water? Everyone defends their camp with conviction. Some boast the whiplash effect of the morning shower to feel fresh and ready to face the day. Others prefer the idea of rinsing the fatigue and impurities of everyday life before going to bed. Yet, beyond personal preferences, science invites itself i…

Washing in the morning gives a kick, while the evening shower offers a moment of decompression. But beyond personal preferences, this choice directly influences our hygiene, sleep and even our health. As Primrose Freestone, a microbiologist interviewed by The Conversation, explains, it is not simply a matter of comfort. Shower is an essential tool to eliminate sweat, sebum and accumulated pollutants, elements that, left on the skin, can cause bu…