Our Sauna Game is Strong- Here’s Why Yours Should Be Too
Heat is one of the most underrated wellness and detox hacks. Your skin is your body’s largest organ, and it benefits greatly from regular sauna sessions. As you sweat, your pores open up, allowing impurities under the skin to be released. Tons of people that regular sauna use can help with skin complexion. The concept of sweating in a heated space as a means of detoxification is rooted in ancestral practices and continues to be a practice in modern health routines. We’re big fans of a good sauna session, not only does it contribute to detoxification but it's also a great addition to beauty routines that start from within.
The Jist
Traditional dry saunas, well-loved for their ability to induce a healthy sweat, heat the air around you to high temperatures, causing your body to warm up and release toxins through the skin. While these saunas are effective and therapeutic, infrared saunas are known to take the experience to a whole new level.
If you keep up with the wellness industry, you have most definitely seen an influencer or two basking in the red glow of an infrared sauna. Infrared saunas use infrared light to penetrate your skin directly, heating your body from the inside out. This method allows for a more intense sweat at lower temperatures, making the session more comfortable while still delivering the health benefits. Infrared makes the sauna experience a tad more elevated and allows you to habit stack without getting fiercely sweaty (reading, journaling, meditating, etc).
Infrared vs Dry Saunas
Dry saunas use high temperatures to promote sweating and detoxification, getting your circulation going. Infrared saunas use infrared light to heat the body directly, offering a more gentle and penetrating session. This method operates at lower temperatures, making it ideal for those who may find the intense heat of a dry sauna overwhelming. Infrared saunas are praised for their ability to alleviate muscle soreness, reduce stress, and improve skin tone. Don’t have access to an infrared sauna? No fear, your community center dry sauna will do just fine. For women seeking to integrate a sauna routine into their wellness journey, both options can provide enhanced health.
The Detox
This deep sweat not only purifies your skin but also supports your liver and kidneys in their natural detox processes. As your circulation improves, these toxins are flushed out more efficiently, leaving you feeling lighter, revitalized, and glowy. This detox process supports your liver and kidneys, which contributes to better health overall. To reap the benefits of sauna detox, aim to sweat for 15-20 minutes. Infrared sauna users usually find extended sweat times more bearable.
The “Ahhhhh”
Regular sauna sessions are trending in the wellness industry for good reason- the practice positively impacts both physical and mental well-being. One of the most significant mental health benefits of sauna use is the boost in endorphin levels. Endorphins are the body's natural "feel-good" hormones, released during exercise, laughter, and yes, sauna sessions. The sauna also gives you time out of the day to unplug from your device and sit with your thoughts or even do a quick meditation. Regular sauna use can significantly reduce stress levels, which is also beneficial for your hormones, and, therefore your skin. Stress often leads to breakouts, so by alleviating stress, saunas indirectly contribute to clearer, brighter skin, naturally.
The Glow
It might seem counterintuitive, but regular sauna use can improve your skin’s ability to retain moisture and aid in the collagen production process we all aim for. The heat encourages your skin to balance its natural oils, which can prevent dryness and keep your skin soft and dewy. Now, imagine enhancing these sauna benefits with the nourishing power of organic tallow skincare. We love a good collaboration. Next time you are post-sauna, lather up with tallow for extra hydration.