Sauna Benefits for Your Skin

You already know saunas can help shed excess water weight and relax muscle tension, but did you know they can also give you glowing skin? Whether you’re looking to promote plump skin or simply clear a breakout, sauna can support healthier-looking skin.

In this article, we’ll cover the benefits of sauna for your skin and how to get the most out of your sauna session to see results.

First, let’s talk about how the sauna can improve the look and feel of your skin.

Detoxification

The sauna helps you produce a healthy sweat, which can support the release of impurities. This natural detoxification process may help your skin purge buildup. Fewer clogged pores can mean fewer breakouts.

Collagen & Elastin Production

Collagen helps give skin a plump, youthful appearance and supports firmness. Elastin supports the skin’s ability to stretch while maintaining shape. Infrared sauna exposure is often associated with supporting collagen and elastin production. Regular sauna use is typically needed to see long-term benefits.

How to Get the Most Out of Your Sauna Session

Hydrate

Drink plenty of water before and after your sauna session. Starting well hydrated helps you produce a healthy sweat that can support clearer pores. Hydrating afterward helps replenish fluids and supports skin moisture.

Exfoliate

Do a light exfoliation before sweating. During a sauna session, pores open, and you want to avoid dead skin cells lingering on the surface. After the sauna (in the shower), do another gentle exfoliation to help remove what was released during the session.

Prepping the Skin

Avoid applying heavy moisturizers to your face before your sauna session. Heat can stimulate sebum production and open pores, and excess sebum mixed with moisturizer may contribute to clogged pores. Instead, consider applying a serum prior to the session, as serums can penetrate deeper. After the sauna, wash your face and reapply the serum for best results.

Color Light Therapy Options

Take advantage of the customizable experience Perspire Sauna Studios offers, including your choice of color light therapy:

·      Red Light / Infrared Light helps with anti-aging by stimulating collagen and elastin production.

·      Blue Light rays help destroy the P. acnes bacterium responsible for producing acne.

·      Purple Light helps to increase cell regeneration.

·      Green Light can help balance skin’s complexion.

·      Yellow Light helps to alleviate inflammation.

·      Orange Light promotes a brighter complexion, like an LED Vitamin C.

Come join us at a Perspire Sauna Studio near you to get your skin looking and feeling amazing.

Sources

·      https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319254#advantages

·      https://ledlightguides.com/does-led-light-therapy-work/

Author

LACY NICOLE

Author

Lacy Nicole is a Licensed Esthetician, Certified Holistic Health Coach and host of the Like Minded Podcast. She loves all things self improvement and a good sauna session.

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