Cold showers and the benefits of cold water therapy or cryotherapy have been a hot topic lately. Many voices are speaking up about their advantages for the body, and particularly their place in a routine focused on the look of the skin. But are cold showers really as worthwhile as people claim? In this article, we take a closer look at the question so you can make up your own mind.
What cold showers are said to offer
Dr Frédéric Saldmann, cardiologist and nutritionist at the Georges-Pompidou Hospital in Paris, devotes a passage of his book “La Vie et le temps, les nouveaux boucliers anti-âge” to the cold and mentions, among other things, a stream of water at 20°C for 2 to 3 minutes. Other voices describe the following sensations:
- When a jet of cold water is applied to the body, the skin can look smoother. Cold water jets are particularly popular for the legs in some skincare routines.
- After an intense workout, cold water jets can bring a feeling of freshness in the moments that follow.
- Showering with cold water can give the skin a firmer feel and complement your skincare.
- Cold water jets can bring a feeling of freshness and wakefulness.
- Running cold water over the scalp can bring a feeling of freshness.
- Cold water jets can be included in a routine focused on your figure, alongside a balanced diet and exercise.
- Cold showers can also be a moment of freshness and wakefulness, depending on the person.
Cold showers and the look of cellulite
When you have cellulite, cold showers can be part of a routine focused on the look of the skin. Cold water running over the body can bring a feeling of freshness, and the skin can seem firmer. On its own, however, this practice is not enough to change the appearance of cellulite. For any medical question or if you feel any discomfort, ask a doctor or a healthcare professional for advice.
How long should you run cold water over your legs?
The article mentions a stream of water at 20°C for 2 to 3 minutes, as described by Dr Frédéric Saldmann. This figure comes from the book mentioned above and is not personal advice. You can simply make cold water part of your skincare routine in whatever way suits your habits.
To make this technique part of a routine focused on the look of the skin, it is recommended to combine it with:
- a balanced diet
- regular exercise
- adequate hydration
- regular anti-cellulite massages
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Where cold water fits in
Cold water is usually better seen as a support tool than as a miracle fix. It can feel refreshing and complement a broader approach that may also include hydromassage or regular movement such as strength training. What matters is combining those habits consistently, in a way that suits you.
Frequently asked questions
Can a cold shower get rid of cellulite?
No. A cold shower can be part of a routine focused on the look of your skin and can feel refreshing, but on its own it is not enough to change how cellulite looks.
What temperature and duration are mentioned for a cold shower?
In his book, Dr Frédéric Saldmann mentions a stream of water at 20°C for 2 to 3 minutes. This is not personal advice: adjust the practice to what feels comfortable and, if you have any medical questions, ask a doctor.
What can you combine cold showers with in a routine?
They fit well alongside a balanced diet, regular exercise, adequate hydration and regular massages.
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