If you enjoy hot showers, be careful about temperature.

Very hot water can strip oils from the skin and contribute to dryness, itching, or irritation.

It can also cause blood vessels near the skin to dilate, potentially making some people feel lightheaded—particularly older adults or people prone to low blood pressure.

A comfortably warm shower is generally sufficient.

Afterward, gently pat your skin dry rather than aggressively rubbing it, and consider applying a moisturizer if your skin tends to become dry.

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Who Might Benefit Most From an Evening Shower?

An evening shower may be particularly appealing if you:

• Exercise after work

• Sweat heavily during the day

• Spend significant time outdoors

• Deal with seasonal pollen

• Have a physically demanding job

• Prefer a relaxing bedtime routine

• Have difficulty winding down before sleep

• Like getting into bed feeling completely clean

But there is no requirement that everyone follow the same schedule.

People with very dry or sensitive skin may even find that showering too frequently makes irritation worse. In that case, adjusting shower frequency, temperature, duration, and moisturizer use may be more important than choosing morning versus evening.

The Bottom Line

The idea that everyone should always shower at night instead of in the morning is too extreme.

There are, however, several legitimate reasons to consider an evening shower.

A comfortably warm shower can help some people relax, may support the body's natural transition toward sleep, removes sweat and outdoor residue, and can reduce the amount of dirt and allergens brought into the bed.

For sleep specifically, a warm shower taken around one to two hours before bedtime may be more useful than taking an extremely hot shower immediately before getting under the covers.

But if you prefer showering in the morning and sleep well, there is no reason to feel that you are doing something unhealthy.

The best shower time is the one that supports your hygiene, comfort, skin health, and sleep without turning a simple daily habit into another thing to worry about.