Well, hello, hello, guys. You're listening to Beauty Bites with Dr. K., Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, and it's time for a five-minute Friday.

It is hot and sweaty.

It is summer and it's time to learn about the science behind sweat.

Let's talk about sweat and find out why do we sweat and what are the benefits of sweating.

It is hot in Southern California and we are sweaty and most of the time in the

office we're talking about how to not sweat like Botoxing, your armpits, your scalp, so you don't

sweat so much. But I'm going to tell you that sweating is not just a sign that you're working

hard. It is a critical part of how your body maintains balance, especially when it comes to detoxification,

cardiovascular health, and your longevity.

So first let's talk detox.

Your liver and kidneys do most of the heavy lifting with detoxing from this environment we live in in the world.

But sweat is so critical for eliminating certain toxins too,

especially heavy metals, BPA, and phthalates.

These are commonly found in plastics and personal care products.

And studies show that sweat can excrete

these environmental pollutants like microplastics more efficiently

than many of the other detox pathways, sometimes more effective than urine and the liver.

So sweating is especially good for microplastics.

But the benefits go far beyond just detox.

Regular sweating, whether from exercise or sauna or

heat exposure, is linked to lower cardiovascular risk, reduced blood pressure, and better insulin

sensitivity. It increases your circulation. It promotes vascular dilation and contraction. That's

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