Skincare & Wellness
Cold Therapy, Compared: Why the Luxury Cryochamber Hasn't Outperformed the Ice Bath
Despite its luxury appeal, whole-body cryotherapy (WBC) shows no strong evidence of superiority over cheaper cold-water immersion or ice packs for recovery. The physics of air's poor thermal conductivity limits WBC's deep tissue cooling compared to water or ice.
Layla Haddad·November 6, 2026
