What is the skin-beautifying effect of sauna?Explaining how to use a sauna for beauty care!

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• 2023/8/16

What are the positive effects on skin and beauty that can be obtained from a sauna?

We will explain the beautiful skin and beauty effects that can be obtained by taking a sauna.

Blood circulation promotion

Warming your body in a sauna room stimulates blood circulation in your body.As a result, the amount of blood circulating in the body increases and blood flow improves, resulting in the following effects:
・Improves facial complexion by promoting blood circulation
・Improves stiff shoulders, lower back pain, and sensitivity to cold due to poor blood circulation
・Relieve constipation by activating the function of internal organs
・Diet effects due to improved body metabolism, etc.

Detox effect through sweating

When you warm up in a sauna, you sweat a lot.Sweating makes it easier to remove sebum and dirt clogged in your pores, as well as makeup stains that you couldn't remove.If you take a cold bath after taking a sauna, you will also get the effect of tightening your pores, which will have an even more beautiful effect on your skin.

One of the benefits of saunas is that you can recover from fatigue through sweating, as fatigue substances are also excreted along with sweat.

Immunity boost and anti-aging effects due to HSP

It is said that when the heat of a sauna raises the core body temperature to 38℃, the amount of heat shock proteins (HSP) in the body increases. Since HSP has the function of repairing damaged cells, it is said that increasing HSP through sauna can improve immunity and have anti-aging effects.

Adjust the autonomic nervous system

Sauna works on the switch between sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves, and can also be expected to have the effect of regulating the autonomic nervous system.The autonomic nervous system is deeply related to stress, and when stressed, the sympathetic nervous system becomes dominant and a state of alertness continues.Furthermore, it is said that when the autonomic nervous system is disrupted, the skin's barrier function decreases, making it more likely to develop rough skin and acne.

When the cycle of ``sauna → cold bath → outside air bath'' causes a sudden change in temperature within the body, the stimulation calms the autonomic nervous system, clears the head, and provides a relaxing effect.This is the so-called "totonou" state.Another reason why saunas are so popular is that they provide a soothing experience.

Once your autonomic nervous system is in order, you will feel less anxious and irritated due to the refreshing effect.Not only will you feel as refreshed as after a workout, but you can also expect beautiful skin by restoring your skin's barrier function.

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Things to do before sauna to improve skin and beauty effects

It turns out that saunas have many beneficial effects on beauty and skin.However, if you don't apply it the right way, you won't get beautiful skin or beauty effects.In order to get the maximum beauty effect, we will introduce the things and points you should do before entering the sauna.

stay hydrated

Be sure to hydrate yourself before entering the sauna.When you take a sauna, you sweat a lot.If your body doesn't have enough water, you run the risk of becoming dehydrated.

By staying hydrated before sauna, you will sweat more.As a result, it becomes easier to remove waste products and sebum that clogs your pores, which will have a positive effect on your skin.

Do some light aerobic exercise or strength training

If you do aerobic exercise or muscle training for about 30 minutes before entering the sauna, you can expect better beauty effects, promote blood circulation, recover from fatigue, and improve the quality of your sleep.However, going into a sauna right after a hard workout can put a strain on your body.Try to limit your exercise to a level that doesn't make you too tired, or cool down for about an hour after exercising before entering the sauna.

cleanse the body

Wash your body before entering the sauna.This is good manners when using a public place, but removing dirt and sweat from your body will make it easier to benefit from the beautifying effects of a sauna.After washing your body, don't forget to wipe it dry.

Protect your hair and face

The heat from the sauna can dry out your hair and skin, so be sure to protect yourself before entering the sauna room.You can protect your head by wrapping it in a towel or wearing a sauna hat.One way to protect your face is to wrap it with a towel, leaving just your eyes exposed, but be careful not to make it too hard.

Once you're ready, it's time to enter the sauna.Please refer to this article for information on the correct way to enter a sauna, precautions, and etiquette.

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Things to do after a sauna to improve your skin and beauty effects

After entering the sauna, we will explain the points to further enhance the beauty and beauty effects of your skin.

Do some light stretching or yoga

After sauna, doing some light stretching or yoga will stimulate your muscles and help you breathe better.The autonomic nervous system that has been regulated by the sauna will be further adjusted, and you can expect further effects in refreshing yourself, recovering from fatigue, and improving coldness.

massage your skin

Massaging your skin, which has stimulated blood circulation in the sauna, can be expected to have an even greater detox effect.Try incorporating a massage into your post-sauna skin care routine with your favorite moisturizer.

Moisturize thoroughly

Sweaty skin is prone to moisture evaporation and dryness, and at the same time, because the skin is warm, beauty ingredients can more easily penetrate into the skin.Use a sheet mask to moisturize your skin more than usual.

How to choose a sauna for beautiful skin?

There are various types of saunas, depending on how the sauna room is heated, the temperature, and how you enter.We will explain the characteristics of each type of sauna and the type of sauna that is perfect for beautiful skin and beauty purposes.

Dry sauna (dry sauna)

The most common type of sauna is a dry sauna.This type is often seen in hot bath facilities such as public baths, bedrock baths, and spas in Japan, and when many people hear the word "sauna," they probably think of a dry sauna.The room temperature of a dry sauna is usually between 80℃ and 100℃, and the humidity is often below 20%.Since no steam is used, the sauna interior is dry.It is characterized by the fact that it takes a little time to sweat.You can expect effects such as recovering from fatigue, improving stiff shoulders and lower back pain, and increasing immunity from a dry sauna.

Wet sauna (wet sauna)

The opposite of a dry sauna, a wet sauna has high humidity inside the sauna room.Mist saunas and steam saunas fall under wet saunas.Most wet saunas have a room temperature of 40°C to 60°C and a humidity of around 100%, and are characterized by the use of steam, hot water, or steam to raise the temperature inside the sauna room.

It is easy to breathe in the sauna room, making it easy for people who are not good at high temperatures or sauna beginners to enter.It keeps your skin moisturized, and you can expect skin beautification, good sleep, and moisturizing effects.

Finnish sauna

As the name suggests, it is a common sauna in Finland. Water or aromatic water is sprinkled onto heated sauna stones called ``Lowry'' to stimulate sweating.Finnish sauna The room temperature is around 80℃ and the humidity is about 20-30%, which is about halfway between a dry sauna and a wet sauna.Since the humidity is lower than a dry sauna, it can be said that it is an easy sauna for people who don't like humidity.Loryu, which uses aroma, can also be expected to have a relaxing effect.

Finnish saunas can be expected to have moisturizing effects, relieve fatigue, increase metabolism, and regulate the autonomic nervous system.

In addition to the saunas introduced above, there is a ``far-infrared sauna'' that can be expected to have the effect of far-infrared rays, a ``salt sauna'' where you apply salt all over your body, a ``freezer sauna'' that resembles a freezer, and a ``smoke sauna'' that is filled with smoke. There are also saunas such as '.

If you want beautiful skin, we recommend a wet sauna or a Finnish sauna!

Both saunas promote blood circulation and sweat by warming the body, so you can expect benefits for beauty and health.However, dry saunas have high temperatures and low humidity, so they tend to dry out your skin and hair more easily than other saunas.If you want to use a sauna specifically for skin care and beauty, you should choose a wet sauna or a Finnish sauna.

With glamping, you can enjoy the ultimate soothing experience while also benefiting from the beautiful skin effect of the sauna.

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If you want to enjoy a sauna to get beautiful skin and beauty effects, we also recommend using glamping facilities.Many glamping facilities have tent saunas that can be enjoyed in an outdoor environment, as well as Finnish-style barrel saunas that have great skin-beautifying effects.All of the saunas are not shared, but are reserved as private saunas or private saunas in guest rooms, so you can enjoy your sauna in a private space.

After sweating in the sauna, cool down by jumping into a private pool, jacuzzi, or, depending on the facility, a river.You can also experience the ultimate bliss while listening to the sound of the river and waves, feeling the sea breeze, and looking at the spectacular views of fresh greenery and the ocean.Some facilities also provide drinks and food for your convenience.

There are many ways to enjoy other than the sauna, such as outdoor activities and glamping BBQ!With a glamping sauna, you can enjoy the finest sauna in an extraordinary setting.

Summary

In addition to the beautiful skin and beauty effects that can be obtained from saunas, we have introduced points that can help you get the most out of saunas.In addition to relaxing and relieving stress, saunas also have skin and beauty benefits through sweating.Why don't you try the sa-katsu for beautiful skin for the first time?

*This column was created based on information as of April 2023, 8.Please check the official website for the latest information on each facility and each prefecture campaign.