It seems like a simple enough query -- what time of day should you take a shower? Does it really matter?

Myself, I usually take the evening shower but that's only because I get up so darn early that if I did it in the morning that would take another five minutes of my beauty rest away from me.

The answer to this question actually depends on your situation. The determining factors include everything from skin type to the amount of pollution in your life. We found a great article online that goes through the reasons why you would take a shower in the morning or evening.

YOU SHOULD SHOWER IN THE MORNING IF...

You have oily skin. “Showering in the morning may help you perk up and can be especially good for those with oily skin, since oil can build up during the night and showers and excellent at clearing the pores,” NYC-based internist Holly Phillips, MD, tells Yahoo Health.

You like starting the day with a fresh shave. “For men, showering can soften the hairs on the face, making shaving smoother and easier,” Phillips explains.

You're cool with waking up a little earlier. (See what I wrote about myself earlier.) “You may have to wake up earlier to bathe in the a.m. — not ideal for those who like to hit the snooze button,” says Phillips.

You're a night sweater. “Obviously, if one is sweaty all night, they would want to shower in the morning,” says L.A.-based dermatologist Tanya Kormeili, MD.

You're not around many germs. If you have a plush office job then you're not really getting all grimy and stuff. “If you’re covered up all day, just washing your hands and face and changing your clothes should do the trick,” Phillip explains.

YOU SHOULD SHOWER AT NIGHT IF...

You need to chill out before turning in. “Many find showering at night to be relaxing and a great way to unwind,” Phillips explains. “However, some research has suggested that showering at night may shift your body temperature in ways that can disrupt natural circadian rhythms, making falling asleep more difficult. If this happens to you, try to shower a couple of hours before turning in.”

You wear makeup. “If you wear SPF or makeup, washing … at night with a cleanser is super important,” explains Kormeili. Just washing your face may suffice but the steam from a good shower and the constant water flow from a good shower will do a good job getting off the residue.

You have dry skin. Kormeili says “washing in the morning with a cleanser is recommended only for oily patients, and not so much for patients who suffer from eczema or dry skin."

You're environment isn't exactly sterile. For all of you hard-working men and women who do the "work-with-your-hands" kind of job, it's better to shower after the long day. Also, folks who work in polluted cities should shower at night.

You work out hard during the day. “If someone is very active or works outdoors during the day, they need a shower at night,” Kormeili explains.

One final suggestion from the experts is to not over-shower. Phillips warns that “overshowering (i.e., in the morning and at night) could wash away good bacteria that naturally protect the skin, or dry the skin out excessively, resulting in small cracks that can lead to skin infections.”

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