{"id":6863,"date":"2024-02-15T11:50:37","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T19:50:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/?p=6863"},"modified":"2025-10-16T09:27:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T16:27:00","slug":"saunas-and-skin-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/saunas-and-skin-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Love a good sauna? Here’s what it’s doing to your skin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Saunas have long been touted for their detoxifying effects on the skin and body. But while many believe there are many benefits of sauna for skin and body, saunas have recently come under some scrutiny for being harmful to one\u2019s health. Let\u2019s weigh the pros and cons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRO:<\/strong>\u202fSaunas provide a natural deep cleansing<\/a>. Increased sweating caused by the sauna is a simple acceleration of one of the body\u2019s natural mechanisms for ridding itself of impurities. This can also have a positive effect on enlarged or clogged pores<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CON:<\/strong>\u202fSaunas can over-dry<\/a> your skin. Heat dries out skin, and the body\u2019s natural reaction to dry skin is to create more oil to balance moisture levels. This could lead to an increase in breakouts<\/a> and dry skin patches, and can aggravate rosacea and eczema. This can be especially true with too much sauna use or a long sauna session. Limiting your time in the steam prevents your skin from drying.<\/p>\n\n\n

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PRO:<\/strong>\u202fSaunas relax and de-stress<\/a> you. Stress is the ultimate enemy of health and skin. Taking 15\u201320 minutes in a hot sauna can help relax your mind and body, and melt away stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CON:<\/strong> Overheating. The extreme heat inside a sauna can raise body temperatures to unhealthy levels. Doctors caution to never exceed 30 minutes in a sauna, with most recommending 15\u201320 minutes max.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRO:<\/strong>\u202f\u202fSaunas increase blood flow and blood circulation. While in the sauna, pulse rates jump by 30% or more, allowing the heart to nearly double the amount of blood it pumps each minute. Most of the extra blood flow is directed to the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CON:<\/strong>\u202fCirculation is directed away from vital organs. The increased circulation that flows to the skin actually moves blood away from the internal organs. Additionally, blood pressure changes vary by person, rising in some people but falling in others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to benefit from the sauna<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While there are some cons to sauna use, there are still some sauna benefits when used with caution. If you\u2019re going to the sauna, follow these tips* for a healthy experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n