Dial it in to combat dry skin and promote better mental and physical health.

Some days, we’re so sweaty post-workout that it’s icy.

On other days we are frozen to the bone and turn the spigot to summer-in-Las-Vegas levels of scorching.

a photo of a steamy shower

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An easy way to tell if you’ve cranked up the heat a little too high?

Any water that is hot enough to turn your skin red is too harsh.

In fact, spending some time in the water allows the skin to soak up the water."

Bunimovich advises her patients to aim for no longer than a 20-minute shower.

As the years go on, you may want to leave things closer to lukewarm, too.