But experts have long touted the benefits ofusing a sauna regularly, especially after a grueling workout.

Your skin gets to absorb all the good stuff better, leading to a healthier-looking complexion.

“The heart beats faster and more efficiently.

Water added to sauna’s rocks

As with exercise, the increased circulation means that more nutrients are being delivered to the skin.”

“This stops you from sweating and reabsorbing toxins you just released,” he added.

What about steam rooms?

Woman enjoying the sauna

The benefits they can provide to your skin are more or less the same, too.

“Have you ever noticed that warm and healthy glow when you step out of the steam room?

That’s because hot steam therapy increases peripheral blood flow, thereby improving your overall skin complexion.”

A woman clouded with steam

“[Steam rooms are] not good for someone who has rosacea,” she noted.

“A steam room will aggravate this condition.”