Is it better to shower in the morning or at night? Here’s what a microbiologist says

By Primrose Freestone, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Microbiology, University of Leicester

It’s a question that’s long been the cause of debate: is it better to shower in the morning or at night?

Morning shower enthusiasts will say this is the obvious winner, as it helps you wake up and start the day fresh. Night shower loyalists, on the other hand, will argue it’s better to “wash the day away” and relax before bed.

But what does the research actually say? As a microbiologist, I can tell you there actually is a clear answer to this question.

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