Sauna Benefits for Skin

Having a sauna bath can have many benefits for your skin. This article discusses a few of them.
Rajib Singha
Last Updated: May 31, 2018
A sauna is a small room which is designed to be heated to very high temperatures so as to experience dry or wet heat sessions. This room would also have a well-controlled humid environment. It comes in two types; dry and wet. The dry one has a temperature of about 250°F (121°C) while the wet one is kept at a temperature of 100-115°F (37-46°C). It mainly serves as a relaxation medium that provides with therapeutic as well as recreational benefits.
Benefits for skin
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Benefits for skin
- It promotes detoxification which helps the body to expel toxins and other impurities. It encourages profuse sweating, and this helps purify the blood.
- It keeps the skin hydrated and moisturized which is very essential for a healthy and glowing skin.
- The skin becomes noticeably soft and supple after a shower when a session is over. This is because of the high temperature which increases the blood circulation.
- When the skin perspires it induces the process of healing by opening up the pores and initiating the process of cleansing. Therefore, skin conditions like eczema, acne, etc., can be well-managed by the use of sauna.
- A sauna bath not only relaxes the body, but it also helps lower the stress and fatigue levels of the mind. This in turn improves your skin quality.
- A protein called collagen is responsible for the elasticity of the skin. A sauna bath enhances the collagen reproduction, which discards the dead skin cells and promotes the growth of new, healthy cells.
Disclaimer: This BeautiSecrets article is for informative purposes only, and should not be used as a replacement for expert medical advice.