Can your skin sweat out toxins?

I'm sure you have heard about sweating out toxins and detoxifying your skin.

If you believe the myth above, I have to burst your bubble.

You cannot flush out toxins through sweating. I'm sorry, physiology just doesn't work that way. The main function of sweating is to cool you down (regulate body temperature). There are trace amounts of toxins excreted, but not enough to make any difference.

Sweat is made up primarily WATER...and small amounts of salts, some minerals, vitamin C, uric acid, urea, ammonium and lactic acid. This varies a bit from individual to individual.

 It is actually harmful to sweat too much. If you don't drink enough water after heavy sweating,  you could dehydrate your body, which will make it difficult for your kidney and liver to do their job properly.

If you are concerned about heavy metals, studies have shown that the body rids most heavy metals through your urine and feces. Less than 1% come out when you sweat.

Still not convinced? Just ask your doctor.