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Does an ice bath help hydrate?

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

No: There is no reason to believe that an ice bath will hydrate your skin. Moisturizers are a better choice.

Dr Javid agreed

Answered 9/15/2013

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