While it might seem like the hot weather is behind us, temperatures are expected to rise over the next week. In light of this, a shower expert has shared one key trick to keep your body temperature cool and regulated.
The time of day you choose to take your shower matters. According to Emily Robertson, an in-house expert at Mira Showers, the best time to do so is an hour before you sleep. This will ensure you stay cool during higher temperatures but also sleep comfortably through the night.
The expert has shared exactly why a warm evening shower is key. She said: “Shower about 60-90 minutes before you plan to sleep. This gives your body the perfect amount of time to cool down naturally, which signals to your brain that it’s bedtime.
“It may seem counterproductive, but a warm shower can help your body cool down more efficiently before bed.”
She added that ending your shower with approximately 30 seconds of cool water should also help kickstart your body’s natural cooling process.
Emily and skincare expert, Dr Ed Robinson, explained why this switch can benefit us more than we realise.
Firstly, this change significantly improves our sleep. Emily said: “Having your shower at the same time each night as part of your wind-down routine will help you get into a better sleep routine.”
“Your body loves patterns when you shower consistently before bed, your brain starts to recognise this as a cue that sleep time is approaching, making it easier to drift off when your head hits the pillow.”
The doctor shared how it also has surprising skin benefits. He said: “Perspiration can irritate the skin, and sweat mixed with oil, dirt and bacteria can contribute to clogged pores and acne.
“By the end of the day, the skin has collected sweat, sunscreen, pollution and general grime, so an evening cleanse before bed will remove make-up and particles such as smog, sweat and dirt.”
He added that an evening shower can also help those with itchy or sensitive skin.
“For people with eczema-prone or sensitive skin, sweat itself can also trigger itching or flares if not seen to,” he said. “A quick lukewarm rinse before bed is beneficial to prevent going to bed with the day still sitting on the skin.”
This story originally appeared on Express.co.uk
