Sauna Benefits for Skin Health

Sauna Benefits for Skin Health - Sauna facilities which usually available at the spa or fitness center proved very beneficial for skin health. Relaxation in the room with steam is believed to make skin brighter.

Here are some benefits of sauna for skin health :

Triggers the production of collagen   

According to Dr. Lawrence Wilson, a researcher and author of books on the benefits of sauna, collagen production increases when someone does a sauna. Increased collagen production is a good thing, because it can get rid of dead skin cells and trigger the growth of new skin cells healthier.

Increase blood flow

When doing the sauna, your heart rate can be increased up to 50 percent. Due to this increase in heart rate, blood flow increased by 30-50 percent. The smooth flow of blood makes the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the skin becomes more and more. As a result, the skin will look healthier and fresh flush.

Detoxification

At least 30 percent of toxins in the body can be removed through the sweat via the skin. When doing the sauna, steam causes more sweat out. When the pores open and sweat out of the body, the toxins that are stored under the skin also carried out. It takes at least two minutes in sauna room before the body starts to heat up. Once the body begins to heat up and sweat, that's where the detoxification process begins.

Help fight infection

According to researchers from the Eberhard Karls-University in Germany, sweat contains a protein called dermcidin that can help to ward off bacteria. Sweating during sauna can make this protein as a shield to protect the skin. Some types of bacteria can be resisted by this protein.

Tips 

1. When using the sauna at a public place you should use a towel as a cushion to avoid contamination from previous users.
2. For pregnant women, people with heart disease, high blood pressure, and people with a certain skin problems should consult a health care professional before using a sauna. According to The Journal of the American Medical Association, using the sauna in the early trimester of pregnancy may increase the risk of neural tube defects, it can harm the fetus.
3. After the sauna, don't forget to clean the whole body from remaining oil and sweat that stick. After that, apply a moisturizer on your face and body to prevent dry skin after exposed the sauna steam.
4. Because the sauna trigger excessive sweating on the body, make sure you drink enough water before and after using the sauna to prevent dehydration.
5. Use the sauna maximum 15 minutes to avoid unwanted effects on the body due to steam heat, like dehydration, weakness, dizziness, nausea, or dry skin.

Hopefully useful!