The debate continues over whether it's better to shower in the morning or at night. According to sleep researchers, showering two hours before bedtime may help you sleep more soundly, as reported by Verywell Health.
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The site highlights several reasons why showering at night is better for your sleep:
1. Helps You Fall Asleep Faster
Body temperature is a key part of your circadian rhythm—it naturally rises during the day and drops at night, signaling that it's time to sleep.
A warm shower can accelerate this temperature drop.
Dr. Shihab Haghayegh, a sleep researcher and anesthesiologist at Harvard Medical School, explains:
"Warm water dilates the blood vessels in the skin, increasing blood flow to the body’s surface."
“Once you leave the warm environment, this enhanced blood flow allows heat to dissipate quickly into cooler air, causing a drop in core body temperature.”
His study found that showering with warm water one to two hours before bed helps people fall asleep faster.
2. Improves Sleep Quality and Efficiency
A warm shower not only helps you sleep faster but also improves the quality and efficiency of your sleep—the actual time you spend asleep while in bed.
Haghayegh’s research also found that the cool-down period after showering aids the body in reaching a lower core temperature, crucial for deep and uninterrupted sleep.
Even 10 minutes in warm water at the right time can trigger this benefit.
3. Boosts Brain Function and Energy
According to Dr. Emily Manoogian of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies:
“A good night’s sleep improves cognitive functions like memory, decision-making, and creativity.”
Aligning your shower time with your circadian rhythm can better prepare you for the day ahead.
Dr. Haghayegh adds:
“Showering before bed can become a behavioral cue to the body that it’s time to unwind, especially if it’s part of a consistent nighttime routine.”
Morning Showers Are Good Too
Still prefer a morning shower? That’s perfectly fine. If you sweat a lot during the night, a morning rinse can help remove dead skin cells and perspiration. For many, it’s also a refreshing way to start the day.
Dr. Manoogian notes:
“If morning is your only time to exercise, you’ll probably need a shower afterward anyway.”
The article recommends that if you’re struggling to fall asleep, feel groggy in the morning, or want to relax, try showering with warm water before bedtime. It can help your mind and body wind down for a restful night.
— Agencies
