Representatives of the fair sex love to take care of their bodies and dream of their skin looking flawless. It's no secret that the sauna and Russian bathhouse perfectly heal and rejuvenate the skin, making it elastic and silky.
Hot bath procedures give beauty to the body and improve well-being. In the steam room, the skin is freed from impurities and toxins. Thanks to steam, water and temperature changes, it becomes clean, smooth and elastic. In a word, in the bathhouse you can feel the harmony of body and soul.
When visiting the steam room, extra pounds are lost, which also has a very good effect on the condition of the skin. And body masks in the sauna will help you with this. They will not only help get rid of excess, but also provide the body with proper care.
When you go to take a steam bath again, don’t forget to take your sauna masks with you. You can prepare excellent effective mixtures with your own hands, simple recipes for which you will see below.
What to take with you to the steam room?
When going to a sauna or bathhouse for beauty treatments, take everything you need with you. The following may be useful:
- anti-cellulite washcloth;
- waterproof slippers;
- bath cap;
- several towels;
- when visiting the sauna together, you can take a swimsuit with you;
- a cosmetic bag containing a hair tie, hairpins, barrettes, wet wipes and disposable tissues, a comb;
- cosmetics, shower gel;
- you can take something to eat with you;
- drinking water.
And, of course, don’t forget to take with you a natural scrub and cleansing masks for the sauna, prepared with your own hands.
What do you need to remember?
When choosing cosmetic procedures for a bath or sauna, you should take into account that under the influence of steam, the skin will become more susceptible to active substances and more vulnerable to irritants. Therefore you need:
- be sure that there is no individual intolerance to the drug: under conditions of increased blood flow, the likelihood of developing an allergic reaction increases significantly;
- use “aggressive” components with caution for dry skin prone to irritation: it is better to refrain, for example, from sea salt, and use oatmeal or candied honey as the basis for peeling;
- Do not peel or use scrubs if there are inflammatory elements (pimples) and pustules: the infection may spread further.
Important! Before visiting a bathhouse or sauna, you need to exclude the presence of health contraindications.
The simplest homemade beauty recipes acquire special power in a bathhouse. Slimness, attractiveness and youth are just a few of the gifts of bath procedures. It is no coincidence that in Rus' they said: “steaming in a bathhouse is a day without growing old.” No beauty salon can compare in its effectiveness with the bath spirit!
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What are the benefits of masks and scrubs in the sauna?
In the sauna and bathhouse the body is in a relaxed state. The skin is warmed and cleansed enough to absorb all the necessary vitamins and microelements. Under the influence of warm steam, the skin is perfectly prepared for cosmetic procedures.
Humid and warm air promotes rapid cell regeneration, exfoliation of dead skin particles and expansion of pores. When they open, the skin is better cleansed and beneficial microelements are more easily absorbed. In the steam room, the body is freed from harmful waste and toxins, which makes it younger and healthier.
For hair beauty
Both dry and wet steam have a beneficial effect on the condition of the hair. This happens because steam increases blood circulation throughout the entire scalp, including in the area of the hair follicles. If you combine thermal procedures with masks or decoctions, you can easily make your hair shiny, strong and healthy.
The most effective addition would be:
- Olive or burdock oil.
- Chicken yolks.
- Gelatin solution.
- Decoctions of herbs (chamomile, nettle, birch and linden leaves, burdock root).
- Juice (or pulp) from aloe leaves.
- Honey.
- Brewer's yeast (this is the official remedy for hair loss).
- Cream, kefir, whey or buttermilk.
- Coffee grounds.
- Peach puree.
All these components combine well with each other, so they can be used in combination.
Rules for using masks in the sauna
When using masks and scrubs of your own production from honey, clay, soda, coffee and other substances, you need to know the rules for their use.
- To get the most positive effect, use only natural, fresh products.
- For masks and scrubs made from coffee, it is better to grind coffee beans yourself, rather than ready-made ones from the store.
- Use masks after several visits to the steam room. The body will have time to sweat and remove harmful substances.
- If you bought or received a handmade product as a gift, carefully study the composition before applying and make sure there are no components that may cause an allergic reaction. For example, allergies to honey are common.
- It is better to carry out the procedure along massage lines, starting from the legs, in the direction of the lymph flow.
- In the sauna, the body mask is applied only to previously cleansed skin.
- It is important to observe the exposure time of the masks, not to overexpose, but also not to wash off too quickly. The optimal time for absorption of nutrients is about 20 minutes.
- After completing the procedure, rinse off all remaining mask thoroughly with warm water.
You will get amazing results in the form of delicate, soft skin. It's great to use an oak or birch broom, especially if you have problem skin. The combination of hot dry air and patting with a broom provides excellent gymnastics for the skin and blood vessels. Then, immediately after the steam room, you can plunge into the pool or douse yourself with cold water. Contrast procedures perfectly rejuvenate the skin, tighten pores and improve blood circulation.
Questions
Is it possible to prepare a mask in advance?
Any product, especially one containing salt, soda, or coffee, is prepared immediately before use. Otherwise, the effect will be incomplete.
Is it possible to prepare a scrub and mask at the same time?
The product with coffee, salt, and bran can be used as a scrub, and then left on the skin as a mask. It will cleanse the skin and give it elasticity and softness.
Can bath masks be used in the bathroom and vice versa?
Yes, the products can be used in the bathroom, but in the bath the effect will be more pronounced due to the impact on the pores of high humidity and temperature.
How do you know which mask is right?
It is necessary to rule out allergies to components by conducting a test or personal experience. You should rely on your skin type and recommendations for each composition.
How to enhance the effect of using a mask in a bath?
Regular and correct use is the key to success in body care.
Using masks is a proven way to improve the condition of the skin, give it a healthy look, and get rid of problems. Carrying out body care procedures in a bathhouse increases their effectiveness and cannot be compared with any other care.
Honey masks for sauna
The store sells a wide variety of products. You can buy any masks and scrubs for the sauna. But to be 100% sure of the benefits and naturalness of the composition, you can prepare them yourself with your own hands. This mixture will also be effective and useful.
Honey masks for saunas have been the most popular from ancient times to the present day. They should be applied after visiting the steam room three times on well-steamed skin.
DIY sauna masks, the recipes for which you will see below, are very useful and simple.
Coffee mask
A very popular and effective sauna mask made from coffee, which came to us from Turkey. This mask is readily used by both men and women. Coffee is a powerful antioxidant. It perfectly rejuvenates the skin: increases its elasticity, improves blood circulation and exfoliates dead cells, and also burns excess fat. And what an invigorating aroma comes from the body after using this wonderful mask!
Coffee sauna masks are quite simple to prepare and use. Here are some recipes recommended by cosmetologists.
- Mix ground coffee with any natural dairy product: sour cream, cottage cheese, etc. Add mustard or any nourishing cosmetic oil to the composition. A body mask is applied along the massage lines, starting from the feet. We go to the sauna for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water. This mask also has scrubbing properties.
- Grate 2 apples and mix with 3 tbsp. l. natural ground coffee. Rub the product over the entire body and keep for 15-20 minutes.
- Soak half a cup of oatmeal and leave for 15 minutes to swell. Then add the same amount of natural coffee and salt. Enjoy soft skin after using this mixture.
Masks for weight loss
Sauna masks for weight loss are very popular in cosmetology. Thanks to the active components, metabolism accelerates and excess calories are burned. For weight loss, components that have a warming effect are mainly used. Therefore, common ingredients in such masks are: honey, cinnamon, coffee, salt, mustard powder, red pepper. And essential oils of citrus fruits, rosemary, and juniper increase the effectiveness of sauna masks for weight loss.
To prepare a natural scrub that will save you from extra centimeters, you will need 40 g of sugar. Its grains will mechanically remove dead skin cells and enhance metabolic processes. Completely melted unrefined coconut oil is poured into the sugar. It's very soft. Nourishes and preserves youthful skin, thanks to unsaturated fatty acids, as well as vitamins A and E. Next, add two to three tablespoons of honey, which promotes sweating and the removal of toxins.
If you want to give the scrub an anti-cellulite effect, you can add a couple of drops of essential oil. For example, 1 drop of cinnamon and two drops of orange essential oil. Juniper oil is also very effective.
Mustard masks
Mustard perfectly warms the skin and improves blood circulation, which helps reduce extra centimeters.
- Mustard powder is diluted with warm water until a paste forms. Apply a thick layer to problem areas. You can add more essential oils to the mask (for example, ylang-ylang or grapefruit).
- A simple mask of honey and mustard also works great. It is only recommended to take liquid honey for it.
- A mask made from mustard powder, wine vinegar and salt is also considered effective. This mixture should be carefully applied to problem areas. Leave in the steam room for 10-20 minutes and rinse with warm water or take a contrast shower.
Masks with mustard sometimes cause a burning sensation and redness. Don't be alarmed, this is considered normal. But if you cannot tolerate the discomfort, then it is better to wash off the mixture.
Nourish and moisturize
Nourishing and moisturizing masks are applied after the bath. Their task is to soothe steamed skin. In addition, nutrients are absorbed very well through open and cleansed pores.
The simplest, however, is no less effective kefir mask. Warm it up a little so that it is pleasant to apply to the steamed body, and lubricate the body. Periodically you will have to renew the layer: the skin is steamed after the bath, everything is absorbed quickly. After 15 minutes, you can rinse with warm water.
Make skin firmer using seaweed masks. You can buy them at the pharmacy and grind them into powder. This component is added to honey, cottage cheese, kefir, sour cream - to your favorite recipes. Apply this paste to the body and lie down to rest. Rinse off with warm water.
Poppies after a body bath should nourish and soothe the skin
Egg yolk contains a large amount of nutrients. Mix one or two yolks with kefir or cottage cheese. Leave this composition for 10-15 minutes. The skin will be softer and more radiant.
Recipes for masks for weight loss
The following masks for baths and saunas are considered effective. The recipes are very simple and the products are affordable.
Pepper mask. You will need 1 tbsp. a spoonful of ground red hot pepper, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of dry coffee grounds and 2 tbsp. spoons of honey. Everything is mixed and infused for 15 minutes. Apply to the thighs and abdomen. Exposure time is 15-20 minutes.
Masks with clay. Black and blue clay are considered the most useful. It needs to be diluted with water until a paste-like mass is obtained and 3 drops of grapefruit or cinnamon oil are added. For greater effect, you can add hot pepper.
For weight loss, a scrub made from honey and cinnamon powder is suitable. Mix everything in proportions 1:2, rub in the area of the abdomen and hips. Apply with caution to the face and décolleté. Leave on for 15 minutes and then rinse off.
It is better to combine masks and scrubs for weight loss with physical activity and dietary nutrition, then you will achieve greater results.
