These days, there are lots of serums, creams, masks, and gels specially dedicated for skincare. The rise of skincare clinics and dermatologists have increased the demand for achieving healthy skin. One thing that lots of people may have overlooked is that saunas and sweating help in achieving great skin health! But the question probably amongst all of you is, how?
In a study amongst regular Finnish sauna users, has found improved stratum coreneum water-holding capacity and a more stable epidermal barrier. Basically it means that the skin of the regular sauna users have been seen to be well hydrated and the protective barriers are more stable. This means that it is less prone to cracking, irritation because of it being elastic through hydration. With that said, the steam and sweat also helps soften the dead skin that helps in easy exfoliation. When sweating, the pores also open up thus help in cleaning clogged pores. Overall, removal of dead skin and unclogged pores mean that pore health is improved and smoother skin is achieved. On top of all that, sauna also helps in improving blood circulation thus helping in delivering nutrition to the skin.
Despite all that, there are also some precaution and risks. There is a tendency for the skin to be dry and irritated especially for people with atopic dermatitis as sweating can aggravate itching. It is also important to know that prolonged exposures can also dry out the skin if proper aftercare is missing. Be cautious if you have broken skin, cuts or other skin conditions. Thus it would be good to consult the doctor before adding this to your routine. Preparation for a good aftercare would also be important.
Saunas offer more than just relaxation, they are also a good tool in improving one’s skin. Through exfoliation, better pore health, better circulation, and a good aftercare would definitely impact the skin very well. Moreover, just as how we need to learn about a product before applying to our skin, it is also important to understand our own skin, prepare good aftercare to ensure that our skin gets the care it needs. This method may apply to some and also not to others, your skin is unique and its up to you know if or how these saunas can help your routine.
