Winter Skin Care

The winter is a hard time for our skin. Dryness indoors, wind, cold, a lack of sunshine. This is a recipe for tired looking skin. According to dermatologist Dr. Erin Gilbert, MD, PhD, using sauna is like exercise for your pores. Sauna use causes pore dilation in reaction to the heat which is good for avoiding clogging and creates smoother skin. The heat also activates blood flow to the skin which increases collagen and elastin. Finally the act of sweating in the sauna increases skin-cell turnover which is beneficial and helps give us a post-sauna glow. However people with rosacea and atopic dermatitis are advised to avoid sauna use