SAUNAS & SKIN BENEFITS? INFRARED, FINNISH, STEAM| DR DRAY

[@nutget2565]

Longer hair is looking great on you Dr Dray! This is a great QnA!

[@DrDrayzday]

thanks!

[@rimah694]

I love this woman. She tells no bullshit, just pure scientific facts and literature consensus! Thank you, Dr. Dray.

[@CesarLeon]

3 times a week steam. That's the only thing that, after 15 years, got rid of my very bad back acne.

[@hollyseppala2137]

I an AmeriFINN. All of my family have the traditional Finnish sauna in their homes. I have been using the sauna my whole life regularly. I do appreciate your thorough assessment of it. Regardless of research, the cultural influence wins out for me. We are Finnish. We sauna. Then we jump in the snow! 😁

[@DrDrayzday]

Having one in your home, as opposed to a shared facility, likely decreases these risks of skin infections

[@wjs5773]

Do you think that the Finnish way-ie jumping in the snow after-may mitigate the risks also ? I haven’t heard that Finns have a higher incidence of these skin infections than other countries.

[@notnotnever]

Yep, I am the daughter of a Finn and I can't imagine not participating in sauna when I have a chance.

[@parisz]

Michelle Morales Half Finnish too ❤️

[@elainelouve]

@@wjs5773 we rarely get to jump in the snow.;) Depends where you live, where the sauna is at, and if you prefer to freeze or not. I live in an apartment building in the South, and we don't own a summer cottage. It does snow here, but even when there would be enough to jump in, I'd just hit dog pee on the way to the asphalt. x) After having scared all my neighbors running naked through the hallway and down the stairs. Besides, I hate being cold. Just taking a shower after sauna is much more satisfying.;) And more traditional actually. Jokes aside, I don't know if there would be enough data about Finns getting skin infections from jumping into snow, because it isn't as common as everyone likes to say. We love to boast with our freakish, exotic habits, even if we don't practice them in our everyday lives. Of course someone living in the countryside might regularly jump in the snow, up North they also get much more snow, and there's less pollution (because most of us live in cities).

[@ncwest1984]

I think it's important to pay attention to your sources. If more people were expected to provide sources when they are recommending things, i bet theyd be more careful. Ive completely minimalized my skincare since listening to you and im always wary of other youtubers who just read something and recommend vs u who show us researched studies. I appreciate that. You have no idea.

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks for watching!

[@abbyraisin4939]

Your message regarding self-care, which you have stressed In many videos, is one that so many people need to put into action, including myself! My stress level is so high all the time and listening to you makes me realize that I need to incorporate self care into my life as a priority. Thank you for all of your down to earth, practical advice and observations ❤️❤️

[@elainelouve]

I appreciate this video, but as a Finnish person with atopic exzema, I have to say the sauna is a part of washing oneself.;) We have shower immediately after being to the sauna, so I haven't noticed any difference in my skin. If I'm in a public sauna, like at the swimming pool, I wear flip flops. I also sit on a towel or similar protection, even at home (we have a sauna at home). We always go to sauna naked, so a towel under the butt will prevent germs or spreading them. The point about bacteria is interesting, because traditionally the sauna was seen as a clean place, as it was where people washed themselves. Women went to give birth in a sauna, and likewise corpses were washed there. But this might originally be linked to the spiritual aspects I guess. Sauna was a holy place in the pagan religion. I agree how nothing in this tradition proves the sauna to have any kinds of health benefits. It's just part of our culture, and like you said, a very relaxing experience. I've also been to a steam sauna (at a swimming pool), but lately it unfortunately seemed to affect my asthma, as in not being able to breath normally due to the steam. A dry sauna was better, doesn't stress out my lungs as much, though the heat in general isn't good for asthma.

[@NilesGilmore]

Forget the sauna, I just take a hot shower it feels just as good as the sauna lol. I only do it once a week though, I don't want to impair my skin barrier too much.

[@beanzgee]

I knew your answer would be a big NO just glancing at the title. I CAN NOW READ YOUR MIND 🤣🤣🤣

[@rosej9686]

I'd rather a buzz kill that will ultimately save my skin than unknowingly partake of these practices and suffer from resulting problems! Thanks for a great, informative Q&A Dr, Dray! Enjoy your weekend! xoxo

[@DrDrayzday]

thanks for watching

[@iamenough6958]

Buzz kill?

[@alejandramoreno9502]

I would like to suggest skin care for babies, shampoo, moisturizer, rash cream, sunscreen and overall care. a lot of people suggest the use of coconut oil, Vaseline and other things but I’m not convinced. I currently use things without perfumes and hypoallergenic.

[@woodswal]

I have had contact dermatitis to baby products. Just because its for babies doesn't mean it is better on the skin. I will say that I have had good results with coconut oil and Vaseline. I mix coconut oil in with sensitive soaps.

[@elenaisabel95]

yess!!! great suggestion!!

[@amixeblu]

My aunt has Fibromyalgia (not a lot is known about this currently), and when she gets a chance (when on ski-vacation) she goes into the sauna. Her husband skis and she stays behind and uses the swim/sauna facilities. It is truly beneficial to her muscles (relaxing only). She does what she can to alleviate her symptoms. Thank you for this video!

[@DrDrayzday]

:)

[@goldengirls0125]

Please have ask your aunt if she has any metal in her mouth like amalgam fillings. This caused me fibromyalgia for 32 years

[@amixeblu]

@@goldengirls0125 There's nothing wrong with old fillings. Besides, none of my business. And BTW Fibro is much more complex than just "a few fillings". And please, I posted this comment 4 years ago! Come on!

[@milenaiivanova]

Wow! If all of us had your knowledge, a lot of industries will be out of business!

[@gracieyapp8252]

Dr Dray! Youre my fav youtuber and i have learn a lot from your videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Because of your videos i have stop using all the high end so called serums essence and focusing more on simplicity and my skin gets much much better. Thank you once again Dr Dray! Sending love all the way from NZ 😊

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks for watching!

[@kellybridwell7250]

The long hair looks so nice on you, Dr. Dray!

[@DrDrayzday]

thanks!

[@kitkaty3587]

Yay thank you for doing this! I think I’m addicted to sweating from working out and sauna 🤪 I’ve always been curious about the effects on the skin, but I have felt that it is most beneficial for my mental health!

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks for watching!

[@catsmith7084]

Same here !!

[@varshaanand3052]

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[@donkeykong4317]

Love your vid very informative, but just got to say I’ve been using sauna for 6months now and it’s made a huge difference for my skin I don’t have any pimples and my skin looks great. I do 2-3 sessions a week. Combined with gym I don’t need anything

[@maryjovillegas7535]

Thank you Dr. Dray, I have fainted twice at a spa. I felt so dehydrated. Don’t ever want to enter a sauna especially after learning more from your video.

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks for watching!

[@michellenona9331]

Have you seen the studies where white blood cells are increased for 24 hours after? There have also been studies showing that it increases collagen and elastin. I read a pretty long study. I have one w red light panels in the front and over time my stretch marks are almost gone on my chest that I've had since a teenager and I even see improvements in my facial skin like wrinkles and tightening of skin, so I absolutely believe the results of the study.

[@Cam-gd3zc]

What type of sauna?

[@michellenona9331]

@@Cam-gd3zc I got a vital health sauna w red light therapy. All of their saunas have that built in. It was the best quality for the best price I could find

[@hejhejhej9519]

There aren’t small studies that shows all the health benefits of a sauna! Look up DR rhonda patrick who talks alot about the sauna and its benefits!

[@tillyness]

My brother got really into saunas for their apparent longevity/cardiovascular benefits, particularly due to Dr. Rhonda Patrick, who is a huge proponent of infrared saunas. He actually ended up buying one! I always wondered how substantial the claims were though.

[@MK-rd9dd]

Oh doc, you sound so much like me sometimes. I am a nurse who has treated so many cases of MRSA, and so many yeast infections...I keep hospital strength wipes around the house so I can swab anything suspect, and my can of miconazole spray is at the ready. I refuse to go in saunas or hot tubs, and I am iffy about pools. Yeeeah, I am great at a vacation resorts 🙄

[@DrDrayzday]

yeah, i suppose if you have a sauna in your home then these risks are less, but with shared users, the transmission of pathogens increases

[@eneydita]

Same here! My birthday is on June and my friend's like taking me to water parks and last time... It was rough. Let's just say miconazole creams inside and outside of my existence. I felt bad saying no but 2019 is gonna have to be the end of water parks for me. Sun damage and fungal infections begone!

[@deniseeldred4901]

What about infrared used in physical therapy for deep heat to increase blood supply to help with soft tissue healing and to decrease symptoms of neuropathy???

[@cherryceleste850]

You deserve all the success you get, doc. ❤️

[@avadakeduhvra]

You're not a Debbie downer Dr dray! You just rock the boat and spill the truth tea and everyone is better for it ☕ happy Friday

[@DrDrayzday]

Happy Friday!

[@kushkidish]

True! Sauna doesnt help with moderate acne. Whenever I used the dry heat sauna at my gym my skin would get worst. Super dry afterwards and prone to get more acne after the use of sauna. Same when travelling to hot areas I would always get more acne.

[@ursulak.2691]

Im Estonian, we go into saunas as less regularly than finns do. But if you look at a finn they are usually younger looking with pretty good skin. I would attribute that to cold weather and saunas :)

[@Rache_777]

Ursula TheAwesome think so too

[@EspadasYCopas]

A cloudy country,cold.thats the reason.for example,here in south america,the people who lives in patagonia (very similar to live in northern europe) has beautiful skin.thats because of the clouds that filters uv rays.and the cold,that makes a lifting effect.i lived there so i know what im talking about.

[@sslee3373]

I don’t think our Dr Dray does not like saunas. Face was so funny when discussing bacteria. Saunas are good for mood, mimic the effects of exercise & increase longevity at 3 times per week, 20 min session - large Nordic studies. Have to accept Dr Dray on saunas & skin health, but for me the overall health benefits outweigh any skin negatives

[@KrysDior]

My new fav KZbinr! You always keep it a stack 👌🏽

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks for watching!

[@Niekienokanalas]

With all of my love and respect to Dr.Dray I would like to believe more to Dr. Rhonda Patrick. There is a wonderful 1,5 h interview on KZbin about sauna benefits. Of course, to the skin itself it’s effects are more negative than positive.

[@janec5327]

If I was told I could only be subscribed to one KZbin channel...it would be yours :) I've learned so much from you. My skin and wallet are soooo grateful. Have a great weekend (your momma too)!!! :-)

[@DrDrayzday]

Happy Friday!

[@steve00alt70]

For my rosacea type 1. I use Cool mist humidifier I make sure there is 50 - 60% moisture in the air and then lock it in with a medical barrier cream then put my face over the humidifier again. So far I havent experience any irritation, redness or breakouts or flushing.

[@abovetheclouds1771]

MY Mom was finish,she grew up taking saunas,in winters they would jump into snow,summer into lake,I quit taking saunas years ago,sitting in that streaming heat for hours,turning RED tired me out,I was always told good for my skin,clear out pores??Jumping in cold snow or water I know is a shock to our heart,still tell my sister that,I heard of a person having a heart attack.from this.I do get redness on my thigh form holding my tea.Very Interesting....THANK YOU Dray🏡😊

[@MsLovelylez]

I have dermatitis and I also get cysts I started getting cysts every week they were so painful. I started going to the sauna and I have not had one cyst or flare up since. Not sure if it’s the sauna or just my body. I do shower and moisturizer right after.

[@vickytime3855]

Hahaha Dr. Debbiedowner!! I seriously love how straight forward and honest you are in delivering information to us. 😁

[@roxannee3886]

Hi, Dr. Dray! Will it be fine to use COSRX PHA moisture cream as an occlusive moisturizer under Epiduo?

[@DrDrayzday]

yes

[@TheLmori3]

You're such an amazing resource for us out here in a land where so much misinformation, deceit and marketing propaganda is hurled at us 24/7. Thank you for all you do.

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks for watching!

[@esergezgic3501]

Turkish people call the "HAMAM" or TURKISH BATH hot sauna, its very traditional especially before wedding day bride and her friends they maked the party and still some people they making for fun, its good for relaxing, ,massages dead skin come off too , thank you for sharing Dr, Dray

[@DrDrayzday]

I would love to try one myself

[@Drew-bi9gv]

It's almost the end of year!!! I am really happy to have found this channel! This is one of the most informational channels I have subscribed to. Hope you, your loved ones and everyone subcribed to this channel have a wonderful new year ahead! Cheers to 2019!!!

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks for watching and Happy Friday!

[@parthpatel6466]

I've been watching videos from this lady for years, ever since I developed adult acne. I have tried tons of different products that she has covered and all of them made my acne worse. She pushed random chemicals, citing their safety and all of them irritated my skin. I cut out dairy and gluten. I had a multi step morning and night routine. Spent hundreds on different treatments with no end in sight. BUT DAILY 20 MIN SAUNA WITH COLD SHOWER WAS THE ONLY THING THAT CLEARED MY SKIN. I had an acne purge for the first week with bumps I had been feeling for years under my skin come to surface. The redness I had from tretinoin, which I had not used in over a year, finally resolved and my skin started to feel as smooth as it was when I was in high school/college. SAUNA DONE THE RIGHT WAY IS BY FAR THE BEST NATURAL TREATMENT FOR YOUR SKIN.

[@palladio7476]

If sweat detoxes your skin, those of us who live in the South (24/7 sauna in the summer) must have the most purified skin ever! LOL Cheers!

[@DrDrayzday]

lol! Happy Friday!

[@tangomango5360]

I’m a relatively new Dr. D junkie. Always love the straight forward comments and answers And dry humor lol

[@dingdingdingding2871]

With this cold weather. Plus low humidity. I only shower every other day now . I just use water and if I do workout then some soap in my underarms . Its it .

[@india_daws0n867]

Same here.

[@dsnide007]

I would argue that standard dry saunas, which operate between 160-180 degrees Fahrenheit, commonly exceed the temperature with which most viruses, bacteria and funguses thrive. So dry saunas at this temperate are sanitary. Also, you seem to not touch on some other benefits related to hormesis and heat-shock proteins, which there seems to me meta data available by National Institute of Health

[@victoriatucker6271]

My husband has this on his back from a heating pad. Thank you for informing us. I can watch it for skin changes.

[@jackiemarsh2470]

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!!

[@dingdingdingding2871]

Happy Friday!!! 🙄 its Saturday here officially tho . But anyway 🤣

[@jackiemarsh2470]

Nafis Rahman Happy Saturday to you!! I hope you are having a Wonderful day!!

[@sharischmidt4712]

I guess l'm a Debbie Downer too. It was the biggest waste of money when Husband thought a steam sauna at the lake house would be a great idea. We went in with enthusiasm but just came out hot and uncomfortable, some of our family and friends like it and use it, but for me, its just a hot sweaty mess. Happy Friday 😊🍁

[@DrDrayzday]

Happy Friday!

[@sadiaakhteraurna9062]

Hi Dr. Dray, can you please update us on this topic? I think there is more evidence now of its benefits that might be helpful for the audience to know.

[@christineo7930]

I like to put a deep treatment in my hair and go sit in the sauna for a while but aside from that it's just boring to me 😆

[@oddbodly]

Oh I did not know that sweat can make my eczema worse. I learn something in every video. Thanks so much.

[@leslianbaez4904]

Happy Thursday Dr Dray!! Amazing video as always 😉

[@DrDrayzday]

Happy Friday!

[@kareni8640]

Great information you presented that was very easy to understand. Thank you! I would appreciate a Q & A addressing hot tubs, but afraid of what I may hear!!!! 🙉 Have a great day, Dr. Dray!!!!

[@DrDrayzday]

thanks!

[@Apexpurrfection]

Guess you need to look into what Dr Sinclair says about sauna use

[@sable7114]

I gave up on saunas when I found myself locked in one by Myself & no one heard me, I thought I was going to die I could barely breathe! The door would just not open. Finally someone found me but I was feeling pretty sick by then.

[@DrDrayzday]

that sounds scary !

[@sable7114]

@@DrDrayzday it was, I will never go in a sauna room again with someone or by myself!

[@eneydita]

A male coworker told me that when people have had too much alcohol, he can smell it in the sauna. Also, this is an uncomfortable one, women on the first week of their cycle. I guess avoid saunas or hot yoga during those days if you want to be polite.

[@finerthingsclub9547]

I've read there's evidence that saunas, hot showers, lasers, basically anything that heats up the skin can make melasma worse :/ do you know anything about that?

[@DrDrayzday]

yes that is correct

[@finerthingsclub9547]

@@DrDrayzday Thanks! Such a bummer...def not giving up my hot showers so I guess the melasma is here to stay :P

[@valesth4903]

@@finerthingsclub9547 I can't go without hot showers... I'd rather have acne and everything. I actually noticed I get sick more often if I don't regularly get heated. Though I would like to know if that affects the circulation.

[@Nancysoulshine]

Very interesting!! Thanks again for great, and important information Dr. Day !!☕️☃️💜

[@DrDrayzday]

Happy Friday!

[@wendyfrech7863]

Excellent video. Thanks for delivering science-based information.

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks!

[@JonSnow-jg2gw]

So are saunas good for the skin then or not? Can someone post the time of when she actually answers the question pls

[@nathaliajimenez6067]

sweating is really so irritating, I was deep cleaning my house all day and I got little red bumps on my neck :(

[@bindar8473]

Nathalia Jiménez I get those too if I’m sweaty! And then I get itchy.

[@nathaliajimenez6067]

Don’t Be A Dick they’re annoying! I put some on some thermal water and then an soothing ointment and it got a whole lot better tho :)

[@marisaghalibaf9850]

Happens to me too!

[@j1morgan1]

Dr. Dray I tried the Gingerbread loaf & it was marvelous. Like you mother said it filled the house with a wonderful aroma while baking & the chewy moistest reminded me of a brownie without the chocolate but with lots of flavor. Thanks for the new recipe!

[@DrDrayzday]

Glad you liked it! It is tasty!

[@candidathienpont7883]

With dry skin, putting on jojoba-oil before showering helps for not losing more hydration. Could putting jojoba-oil on before a sauna also help or will this only clog the pores and maximise the sweating?

[@tittillate]

Is oil cleansing enough to remove pollution from the skin by scrubbing with a towel? How do I remove pollution around the eyes if I can’t scrub? Also, is the heat from the hot towel to oil cleanse aging to the skin?

[@notmargaret2458]

This video contradicts what my family and I have experienced in skin health improvements from using a home far infrared sauna. Improvement in acne is unmistakeable, for one. Sleep improves remarkably and of course overall mood. Meanwhile, 10 years of care with board certified dermatologists has left one daughter with the most severe form of acne, one worsened with every treatment and the last derm told her to “live with it”. Really? And we found out on our own that a long-standing infection is invariably complicated by the presence of biofilm. No derm ever mentioned that, 10 years and hundreds of dollars later.

[@umbra_1986]

So its posdible that biofilm persistence was provockin the acne? How did yo get rif off?

[@notmargaret2458]

And yes, the biofilm had to be disrupted with ketoconazole, topical silver gel, and DMSO.

[@miranjiabeysinghe7311]

Hi Dr. Dray, is Sauna good for dry skin? Also for hyperpigmentation/ melasma on face ?

[@nadialachhab852]

Happy Q & A Friday Dr.Dray 💕

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks for watching!

[@kati5302]

Your videos just make me happy! :)

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks for watching!

[@anageoroceanu258]

Happy new year from New Zealand. Love you Dr DRAY.

[@DrDrayzday]

you too!

[@ayeshasayeed6857]

Perfect time to watch this with my breakfast ! I’ve been curious about this

[@DrDrayzday]

Happy Friday!

[@vglovesbeauty]

Hi Dr. Dray! Could you review the Cerave hydrating hylauronic acid serum? It’s a new product that I purchased yesterday; however, today I noticed that it has some type of alcohol (denat.?) . I’m not sure, but I thought alcohol dries out the skin and my skin is already dry due to the weather. I was thinking about returning it. It would be nice to have your feedback on this product. Thank you! 🤗

[@sweetfleur15]

Thank you for the great video. However, can washing your face with hot water affect acne prone skin? Also I saw a previous video where you said that shea butter is good body moisturizer but is it a good facial moisturizer? Thanks

[@DrDrayzday]

yes and yes

[@mangomania7321]

You never fail to put a smile on my face 💗

[@DrDrayzday]

glad to hear! Happy Friday!

[@Irena-Irena]

Happy Friday Dr. Dray! I never was a fan of saunas for many of the facts you mentioned! Looking forward to your weekend video with Mom! Please mention to Mom that her new haircut looks fabulous !

[@DrDrayzday]

will do

[@bindar8473]

My friend has a sauna in her apartment building and I was going to use it with her tonight! Again another super informative video and I will definitely not be using it 🙅🏻‍♀️ also considering I get eczema flare ups that most likely would not be good for that. What we would we do without dr dray!

[@siriusblack7714]

Don't wver rely solely on one source dummy. I know this is 4 years later. But I just don't like how you blindly put every once of trust in one thing you hear from one person.

[@Allswellthatend5well]

Wow you've really convinced me to stay away from saunas. Thanks for the info.

[@leasimer6539]

Dr. Dray- I have been "addicted" to chapstick (Burt's Bees) since middle school! I am now 25.... If I don't use it, within 24 hours my lips are very itchy, erythematous, and dry. A professor in college told our class that if you overuse lotion or chapstick, the skin loses its ability to protect itself from the elements / retain moisture without these protective barriers provided by chapstick and moisturizers, and encouraged us to not use these products so our skin can "adjust" to not be dependent on these products. What are your thoughts on this? And what do you think about breaking a chapstick "addiction?" Are there less occlusive methods to moisturize lips other than traditional chapstick such as vaseline, aquaphor, lanolin based products?

[@DrDrayzday]

chapsticks like that are lousy and by and large lead to irritant dermatitis as a result of added fragrance...they feel nice at first because they are emollient, but in reality do nothing for the skin barrrier...this is why i use cerave healing ointment

[@tiffanyconard7]

Happy New Year, Dr. Dray!

[@everything-pz2ev]

I didn't even think of this! I use heated mattress pads and blankets often in the winter. Good to know!!

[@zahida7623]

As a student, during the winter I sat at my desk studying with my feet next to the heater for long periods of time and as a result developed dark veiny hyperpigmentation on my lower leg. I went to several doctors and they couldn't figure out what it was - I am sure it is erythema ab igne - I can't thank you enough Dr Dray

[@Quarter_Turn]

For anyone interested in the health benefits of sauna use apart from relaxation, I would recommend checking out Dr. Rhonda Patrick's KZbin channel and podcast FoundMyFitness, where she interviewed Dr. Jari Laukkanen, who conducted a 20-year study on over 2000 Finnish men. This showed dose-dependent benefits in cardiovascular health and all-cause mortality with regular sauna use.

[@DrDrayzday]

that study did not adjust for socioeconomics, which could be a confounding factor

[@Quarter_Turn]

@@DrDrayzday Actually, it did. The study, titled "Association Between Sauna Bathing and Fatal Cardiovascular and All-Cause Mortality Events" adjusted for socioeconomic status via a self-administered questionnaire, according to the published literature. Dr. Laukkanen also mentioned this at 2:50 in the video interview I referred to above.

[@Beccaboo502]

I’m sorry but this doctor Dray is completely wrong. I respect one having an opinion but facts are another thing.

[@aprillee83]

Have you talked about taking bubble baths? Total waste of water?

[@noneya11]

🤣

[@jackiemarsh2470]

HAPPY FRIDAY DR DRAY!!

[@DrDrayzday]

Happy Friday!

[@jackiemarsh2470]

Dr Dray Thank you! I hope you are having a Wonderful evening!! Much love!!

[@kasey77]

I also follow Dr. Rhonda Patrick. She says there are studies regarding the increase of longevity with consistent sauna use.

[@DrDrayzday]

those studies dont account for socioeconomic status, which could be a confounding factor

[@rachidb7227]

Andrea, I love ending my showers with cold water, the coldest possible for about 2 minutes. Do you have any thoughts about this practice vs skin? Because you said when we clean the face, we should avoid extreme temperature water. Thanks

[@DrDrayzday]

extremes of temperature are not advised

[@meemafrose4412]

I take steam with menthol crystal and hot water everyday. is it harmful for my skin???

[@nenepeso]

Would you consider the risks of the infrared belt would also apply to infrared sauna blankets?

[@le9064]

Returned to this video as I'm considering adding sauna visits to my self-care routine, they do so much for my mental well being. How would you try to mitigate the risks of infections and irritation of sauna use if you were to (for some reason lol, *imagines you hissing*) visit one, Dr Dray? 💕Aside from I presume: wearing slippers, washing off sweat. Should the duration be kept to a 10 min max, as with hot showers? How well do towels lessen the risk of infection? (I.e. sitting on them.) Hope you have a wonderful day. ✨🧖‍♀️

[@cassandraortiz6750]

Hi Dr.Dray at what age is it important to start using anti aging products? 18? 21? 25? Thanks in advance! Love your channel!💕

[@bindar8473]

Charm4587 Ortega she doesn’t believe in anti ageing products and the whole “anti ageing” thing is nothing but a marketing gimmick. Best thing you can do is sunscreen and reapply regularly and eat a healthy balanced diet! And of course cleanse and moisturise! :)

[@SwanTheQueen]

The best you can do is just enjoy your life without worrying about aging at 18,, 21, 25 gosh lol

[@brennonmitchell7753]

Is shaving with dove sensitive skin better than shaving with aveeno therapeutic shaving cream? Both don’t contain fragrance as far as I know but I almost feel like I got better results with the dove bar as far as acne goes.

[@FloatingSpaces]

I was gonna go for a saunas then I watched the video. 18 mins later I went back to reading :)

[@DrDrayzday]

enjoy the book!

[@delilahdelaney]

💜💜 your sense of humor!!!

[@hummingbirdlvr5189]

Thank you for all of your educational videos. I am so glad that I found you & I want to thank you for enriching my life with facts and all the time you spend on research & filming. Happy New Year, Dr. Dray! ♥

[@DrDrayzday]

Happy Friday!

[@luciagarcia5272]

Thank you for explaining so much about our bodies, and functions. The human body is amazing.

[@keelabearden9668]

Okay you are not a buzz kill! I actually quite appreciate how frank you are. Are SAD lights bad for skin at all?

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks! not at all, and the risk to ones life of uncontrolled depression can be very grave.

[@sajidach4316]

Hi dr,is steam good or bad for skin, i have acne prone skin with pores ....

[@Ladyj_bythebay]

Hi Dr. Dray, could using a Magic Bag (thermotherapeutic compresses - filled with oat grains and warmed in the microwave) cause damage to the skin over time?

[@danielegagnon7920]

I will not take a sauna subscription in 2019. I once went to a sauna on a trip. I went out after two minutes, I had trouble breathing...lol. I agree with you that anxiety is not good for the skin. I know something about that. You made me laugh at the end of the video...who wants to invite me to a ski lodge after that...lol!

[@rachelbird7798]

You just explained why I got an itchy rash on my lower legs after a spa day. Sauna + lower leg massage with essential oils was not a great combination! Thanks Dr Dray!

[@DrDrayzday]

sorry to hear that happened Ms Rachel!

[@Beccaboo502]

I 1000% disagree with this whole video. She is literally only person I have came across that’s states it’s not beneficial. There are literally hundreds of studies showing positives for sauna use.

[@StunningTransformations]

So the question... how do you prep your skin before getting in the sauna???