Hot take on a cold plunge: Extreme water temperatures and your skin.

You’ve heard of it, you’ve seen it, but have you tried it? We are talking about cold plunges! While our host, Nicole Berrie, prefers the soothing embrace of a steamy sauna to the invigorating rush of a cold plunge, she’s open to the idea of a cold dunk and all of its benefits to your skin. When it comes to cold plunges, those who love it, love it a lot, like Melissa Kegler, who shares her journey to becoming a cold water distance marathon swimmer, including the benefits and dangers that go with it. While dermatologist Dr. Geeta Yadav shares her expertise on what subjecting our skin to extreme temperatures really does and how to reap the benefits of cold plunging without damaging your skin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Can we talk about how incredible our skin is? It’s the largest organ in our body—how we present ourselves to the world. 11 miles of blood vessels, providing a first line of defense, and a mirror into our health and well-being. Our skin is really our biggest guidepost. It sends us important messages, reflecting our lifestyle, nutrition, and sometimes our thoughts.  So, let’s shine a spotlight on our skin. Let’s go deep into skin health: what it means, what it looks like, and how to have it. Nicole Berrie hosts Skinquiries, a new show brought to you by Ruby Studio from iHeartRadio. With help from people with real life stories, experts, and doctors, let's get to the heart of what makes us glow from the inside out.