Want to get rid of Acne, Flakey Dry Skin, Clogged Pores, Wrinkles, Blackheads and Zits. During a sauna session, blood flow to the skin increases to as high as 50-70% of cardiac output (compared to the standard 5-10%). This is due to the blood vessels in the skin's surface expanding to accommodate the increased blood flow, a process known as vasodilatation. This increased blood flow brings important nutrients to subcutaneous and surface tissue, promoting cellular activity and growth. It is especially beneficial to areas of the skin which normally suffer from poor circulation. Along with nourishing the skin, the high temperatures also cause the skin's 2 million Eccrine glands to excrete sweat to cool down the skin and blood capillaries. Research has shown that sweat is much more effective than water at emulsifying fat located in the skin's sebaceous glands, and thus at removing the sebum and bacteria lodged in the fat. The vasodilatations caused by the high temperatures also allow essential fluids to be transported to the skin's surface. This enhances the development of collagen, giving the skin a continued elasticity and wrinkle-free complexion. It also cleans the pores and frees them of trapped toxins and particles that, if left alone, would irritate the skin and cause the growth of Zits, Blackheads and Acne. The act of sweating as well as brushing with a Loofa or rough brush removes flakes of dried skin cells that accumulate on the epidermis. If allowed to remain, they can also clog sweat pores and oil passages and result in dry, flaky skin. Keeping the skin healthy is a vital part of maintaining a healthy body, where chemicals and toxins that enter the body can be released without causing further damage.