By: MICHELLE PARK
Staff Writer
1. Concentration effect
You can focus better after taking a cold shower since it completely wakes you up. A cold shower has the opposite effect from a warm shower in that it makes you more alert and less likely to fall asleep.
2. Increase blood flow
If you take a shower with warm water and then turn on cold water, blood circulation will increase. Blood would be delivered smoothly from the skin to the organs.
3. Skin and hair care effect
Cold water is good for skin and hair. Dry skin and hair can result from using warm water. Oil and waste materials do not get trapped between open pores because the pores are blocked by cold water. Additionally, it helps to seal the hair cuticle, giving you softer, healthier hair.
4. Improves immune function
A cold shower improves metabolism, circulates more blood, and increases white blood cells, which strengthens the immune system.