Using a home sauna as part of your regular skincare routine can do wonders for your skin by limiting breakouts. Your skin can be glowing if you use the sauna on at least a weekly basis. On top of that, saunas simply feel relaxing after a long day at work or a tough workout. While saunas have many benefits, using one consistently will do wonders for your body on many different levels. 

Your skin instantly starts to detoxify from the heat inside the sauna, and the blood that flows to your organs will start to increase. While your skin is detoxifying, you can relax your body and mind and enjoy the calming sauna experience. As for your skin, your body will begin to rapidly sweat which is actually very good for your skin. Sweating is an extremely restorative process for your skin, but our bodies are mostly used to it from external activities like exercise. When we undergo intense exercise, our heart rate increases, which improves circulation and causes the blood to flow quicker. The sauna will cause your pores to open up and flush away toxins that were stuck in your skin. With a consistent sauna routine, the gunk that causes blemishes in your skin will be sweated out and you will exit the sauna with smoother skin than you had when you entered. The great thing about home saunas is the fact that there is no need for intense activity to start sweating out toxins, the sauna will do that for you. You can experience some of the benefits of exercise by simply relaxing in a sauna. 

In order to perfect your home sauna routine, you must consider how often you will use it and for how long. There are different benefits for different time frames, but the important thing is to choose the length and consistency that fits your schedule and is best for your body. Dermatologists suggest only staying in the sauna for 10 minutes. If you would like to stay longer, it is recommended to submerge yourself in cold water after your first 10 minutes, then go back in for another 10 minutes. Before using your sauna, you want to always make sure you wash your face because you want to remove any sweat or dirt that might be blocking your pores. This is especially true if you just worked out or had makeup on your face. All of the debris should be removed so you have a clean face. 

In order to maximize the benefits for your skin, it is very important to hydrate before the sauna by drinking lots of water. In the sauna you will be rapidly sweating which is ultimately a form of intentional dehydration. Make sure you drink water before, during, and after to stay hydrated and maximize your sweat. 

Make sure you rinse your body off when you are done with the sauna. It is important not to let the sweat dry and stay on your skin because that will incorporate an unhealthy build-up. Having a home sauna is a fantastic addition to your skincare routine because it will ultimately benefit your skin in the long run, and also provide multiple other benefits to your body.