Fun fact: your skin is the largest organ, accounting for approximately 16% of your overall body mass. As the weather gets warmer and your skin comes out of winter hibernation, your daily skincare regimen may need to change to complement the weather. However, sauna bathing can help your skin health all year round. Let’s dig into the different ways sauna bathing can give you that glowy, hydrated summer shine this year: 

It Can Clear Your Pores 

When you enjoy a sauna session, you’re sitting in a room over 100 degrees, so obviously you’re going to sweat. While sweating can feel gross, it’s a way our bodies release toxins. And since it helps us detox our bodies from the inside out, it detoxifies our skin, too! Guests say that sauna bathing helps clear out dirt, bacteria, and dead skin cells from deep in our pores—all of which helps prevent acne. 

Additionally, sauna bathing increases your body’s collagen production. Collagen is a protein in our skin—made up of amino acids—that’s responsible for our skin’s elasticity. As you sit in the sauna, the mixture of heat and moisture causes the protein to increase, giving you a glowy, plump look and refreshed complexion.

It Can Improve Circulation

When you sit in a steaming hot sauna for a long period of time (we recommend 30-35 minutes), your blood vessels dilate and circulate faster. This increased circulation helps heal your skin—even scars, cuts, and bruises. So if you have acne scars, sitting in a sauna can help heal them naturally. Additionally, as your blood circulates fasters, it delivers more nutrients to your skin! This improved circulation then helps you fight acne, promoting those clear, clean pores.

It Can Reduce Stress

You may be wondering “what does stress have to do with my skin?” And the answer is: a lot! Stress is actually one of the main causes of poor skin health. As your body releases cortisol and adrenaline—stress hormones— the oil in your skin increases, causing more breakouts. Sauna bathing, however, can decrease stress by regulating our cortisol levels and stimulating the release of endorphins and serotonin—happy hormones! 

Get That Glow

From clearing your pores, to improving circulation and reducing stress, sauna bathing can not only give your skin a healthy glow, but improve your overall health. Whether you’ve never stepped foot in a sauna or you’re an old pro, there are so many benefits to it. Here at the Sweat Shack, our goal is to help you experience full restoration of your spirit, soul, and body. If you’re ready to take the plunge, book your first session now.