I have been using very hot water to bath since I was small, up till now I still use it even in heat seasons. Some people say it is the reason why my skin is a little wrinkled (like an old person ). Is this true? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using either of them? Which is better to bath with, Hot water or Cold water?

I also heard hot water gives wrinkles. There should be an element of truth in it since you said your skin is a little wrinkled.

Ice cold water then, . Think you should be speaking to a dermatologist. I dont believe in old wives tales.

I read an article online which sounded like hot water has more advantages over cold. The sudden change of body temperature when u pour cold water on your body has its effect on . . . . (some heart stuffs like that). Experts, please explain.

Just passing...

depends on where you stay

i use hot/warm water all yr round abroad and

cold water all yr round when i go naija

hot water can cause dry skin which is responsible for many skin discomfort like itching

For close to a year now, I started using cold water. Don't really see any difference sha.

Both have there strings of advantages and disadvantages, ranging from there cardiovascular effects to there dermal effects and these effects are dependent on factors like the temperature of your present environment skin type etc

In as much as hot water possesses a microbial characteristic and can as well Induce relaxation by an interplay between the cardiovascular system and nervous system ( gist for another day ). I rather suggest that for the purpose of just batting (mostly people in Nigeria) that you go for a very Luke warm water (that's almost @ room temperature)

Its an old believe that hot water ages the skin, but as much as our educated minds will make us disregard some of these believes, most are actually true...

Even if the temp is -32^oF, I stick to cold water, not because of the afore-mentioned believe but that's what am used to...

U can neither bath with Cold water or Hot water. Warm water is d best(is neither Cold nor Hot)

Benefits of a hot water bath:
1. Hot water baths are excellent to cleanse your body as the warmer temperatures tend to kill all the germs that you are exposed to throughout the day. It is also helpful in maintaining better personal hygiene.
2. They are extremely beneficial to relieve cold and cough as the hot water and steam tends to clear your airways and help in decongesting your nose and throats.
3. They are also known to beat insomnia and sleep disorders and are excellent to induce sleep.
4. Hot water baths are also known to relieve stress and fatigue and also help relax sore muscles. It has also been shown to improve the flexibility of muscles giving you a supple body.
5. Studies have also shown that hot water showers reduce sugar levels in the body making them ideal for diabetics . This study showed that sugar levels of diabetics who immersed themselves in hot water tubs for 20 – 30 minutes for three weeks, had reduced by 13 %.
Benefits of a cold water bath:
1. Cold water showers give you a push start in the morning. They tend to stimulate your nerve endings and help getting rid of the laziness and sleepiness.
2. They help you treat depression . Cold water baths have shown to increase the release of depression-beating chemicals like nor-adrenaline and beta-endorphins making you feel fresh.
3. Helps improve reproductive health in men. Studies have shown that cold water showers stimulate the release of testosterone which helps in increasing your libido.
4. Cold water baths have shown to stimulate the lymphatic and immune system, which helps in boosting the production of infection fighting cells thereby increasing your immunity.
5. Your lung function improves tremendously with cold water showers. That feeling of breathlessness you get when you pour cold water over your head is the reason behind this property of cold water. You tend to hold your breath with each mug of water and slowly release your breath ,thus improving your lung function.

thanks

I don dey use hot water since time immemorial, I even baff am this morning sef. That said, there is no evidence to prove that hot water wrinkles the skin.