I know, I know, The feel so good but during the winter, they really serve no purpose if you are looking to keep your skin healthy and moisturized. The problem is that hot water dehydrates the skin. Water that is too hot will pull all of the moisture and natural oils out of the skin. The skin is not able to replace the water fast enough to keep your skin moisturized. We all love a soothing hot shower, but with the cold air and the amount of moisture that is lost from a hot shower it is a recipe for disaster. The two together will only cause your skin to become dry beyond reason. Hold off on the steamy showers until after the winter season has passed.