Here’s a closer look at what experts state is the best time of day to shave for the smoothest results.

It turns out that slipping into your sheets at night with freshly-shaved legs is just as smart as it is satisfying. Beauty experts have found that shaving at night right before bed versus during your morning shower yields the smoothest shave. It all comes down to body temperature. As we sleep, our body temperature rises, making your legs swell slightly and causes any hair that you may have missed to retreat into their follicles. As a result, your legs feel and appear silkier.

This all means that the results of a morning shave may not be worth the time. Since your legs are still swollen from the night before, your hair won’t be at its optimum length for shaving and may feel prickly as the day goes on. Plus, once you head outside and your body temperature lowers, your pores will shrink and expose even more hair which may give your legs a stubbly appearance and feel. And think of the minutes you’re spending on a longer shower that could be spent packing an actual lunch or engaging in some witty small-talk with the cute barista at the coffee shop.

The bottom line: Shave at night to yield the closest and smoothest shave.

Regardless of time of day, the best shave comes down to your razor. Dorco invites you to try the Shai Soft Touch razor featuring the world’s first six-blade shaving system. The six-blade system works to shave hairs as close to the follicle as possible, resulting in a long-lasting, silky smooth shave. Thanks to its easy-to-grip handle and pivoting head, the Shai Soft Touch glides easily over curves while the lubricating strip keeps skin conditioned with vitamin E, aloe, and lavender oil. Dorco offers all your shaving essentials at 35% lower than the price of leading brands without ever sacrificing quality.