People Are Starting to Shower Differently—What Doctors Are Saying
Summary
A social media user has promoted showering with the lights dimmed or off as a way to wind down at night. Neuroscientist and sleep researcher Chelsie Rohrscheib told Newsweek that lower evening light may limit melatonin suppression, while a warm shower followed by cooling can also support the body’s transition to sleep.Key Facts
- TikTok user Alex, who posts as simplysanfordco, says dimming the lights during a nighttime shower can reduce stimulation.
- Rohrscheib said light exposure at night can suppress melatonin, a hormone that helps prepare the body for sleep.
- Rohrscheib said a warm shower temporarily raises body temperature, followed by a drop after leaving the shower.
- The article says circadian rhythm is the body's roughly 24-hour pattern that helps regulate sleep and wake times.
- Rohrscheib said dim evening lighting may help limit melatonin suppression and support the brain's preparation for sleep.
- The article includes social media comments from people who say they already shower or bathe in the dark.
- Newsweek said it contacted the TikTok accounts simplysanfordco and resetdiariesco for comment.
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