Aim for a Temperature of Lukewarm Water (80°F to 90°F or 27°C to 32°C), and Don't Take a Bath If You're Feeling Dizzy or Unsteady. If You Start to Shiver...
Aim for a temperature of lukewarm water (80°F to 90°F or 27°C to 32°C), and don't take a bath if you're feeling dizzy or unsteady. If you start to shiver, you'll need to increase the temperature of your bath. Shivering means your body is trying to raise its temperature, which can make a fever worse.
Is cold bath harmful?
Spending time in cold water or a cold bath gives your body a 'cold water shock' and this can kickstart the immune system through the production of white blood cells and antioxidants. These are needed to prevent all kinds of illnesses from the common cold to heart disease.
It's no secret that freezing temperatures and cold wind can take a toll on your skin, but so can showering too often. “Overshowering can lead to dryness, redness, and irritation of the skin, and even precipitate skin conditions such as eczema,” Dr. Robinson explains.
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