Oksana Timofeeva | 02/5/2016 | 2142

Oksana Timofeeva 02/5/2016 2142


A bathhouse or Finnish sauna (whichever you prefer) is a great way to relieve stress and tension at the end of a hard week. In addition, a trip to the bathhouse can be combined with spa treatments!

Girls (and it doesn’t matter if you turned 60 the other day!), I warmly advise: at least once a month, give yourself pleasure - spend a Saturday evening in the sauna. You don’t even have to invite your girlfriends for company - sit with them over a cup of coffee tomorrow, and dedicate today to yourself, your beloved! Take creams, scrubs, essential oils (basil, lemon or grapefruit to lift your mood) to the bathhouse and pamper your body, tired after a week of work.

Rules of behavior in the bathhouse

1. Don't eat a lot the night before

Before going to the bathhouse or sauna, watch what and how much you eat. At least an hour should pass between a heavy meal and a bath. Avoid drinking alcohol: alcohol speeds up the process of dehydration. Instead of strong drinks, drink water (before and after the steam room). It is also advisable to have a salty snack after finishing the session.

2. Wear as little as possible.

To achieve the maximum effect from couples procedures, it is advisable to allow the body to breathe. A swimsuit will obviously get in the way in this matter. After all, remember the last time you took a shower with your clothes on?

3. Bring an extra towel

If you wrap yourself in a towel before entering the steam room, bring at least one more to sit on.

4. Don’t forget about the shower before the bath

Before starting paired procedures, do not forget to wash off the dirt that has accumulated on your body during the day.

5. Don't rush to change clothes

Give your body time to “come to its senses” and adapt to changing temperatures. Cool down, and only then put on outerwear.

DIY spa treatments

Before entering the steam room, I advise you to apply a magnificent creamy mask, which can be quickly prepared on the spot (but it’s still better to prepare everything at home). Simply mix 300 g of cream (or sour cream) with 250 g of salt. And in the bath - lightly, with massage movements, beat into the skin. After 10-15 minutes, wash it off and your body will be satin.

Get out of the steam room and catch your breath. And take care of your face. To do this, apply it oatmeal mask, prepared from 0.5 cups of oatmeal and 0.5 cups of sour cream (you can, again, use heavy cream).

You don’t have to go to the steam room, but just lie down and relax

Did you apply it to your face? Now you can “dive” into the steam room again, and after 10-15 minutes, rinse off the mask with warm water.

Don't forget to pay attention to your hair. The ingredients may seem quite strange to you, but believe me, this the mask will make your hair shiny and silky.

Hair Mask

Mix 3 tbsp. mayonnaise with crushed garlic clove. Apply to clean hair and... forget about it until the end of the bathing process! Then wash off the mixture with shampoo and warm water - the effect will be no worse than that of imported balms and rinses. Considering the specific smell of the mask, it is best to choose shampoo with a pleasant fragrance.

Rest assured: flapping with a birch broom, a contrast shower, the heat of a bath will relieve accumulated stress, drive away excess fat, make blood and lymph work, push aside the hated cellulite, in a word, return you to health, beauty and good mood!

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Baths and saunas are a great place where you can not only warm up on a cold autumn evening, but also take care of the health and beauty of our body. What cosmetic products to take with you and how to use them correctly - read on.

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Before we move on to the review of cosmetics for baths and saunas, it should be noted that in the steam room, toxins and impurities are removed from the skin along with sweat, our skin is perfectly cleansed, cellulite and swelling are reduced, so even without special cosmetics, the results from such procedures will be obvious. However, many masks and creams work better on steamed skin; they penetrate deeper into the skin and, accordingly, are more effective.

As a rule, after entering the steam room for the first time, it is undesirable to immediately plunge into cold water: the pores on the skin are open, all impurities come out, and at this moment you just need to wash your body with warm water. There are several brands that offer us special bath cleansers. Their compositions are natural and rich in extracts of various medicinal herbs.

One of the most popular soaps for baths is made by the Russian brand “Agafia's Herbs and Mixtures for Baths.” There are three types of such soaps - black, white and pink. All of them contain 37 medicinal herbs and a minimum of preservatives.

Black soap is considered the most versatile and interesting, if only because the color of the soap itself, due to tar and birch aga, is black. White soap is considered the most nutritious. In addition to many healing herbs, it includes goat's milk, white willow extract and several oils valuable for the skin. Rose soap is the most fragrant. In its composition you will find flower nectars, pollen and wax - all this makes it delicate, light and fragrant. Black, white and pink soap are suitable for washing not only the body, but also the face and hair. Approximate cost - 90 UAH.

In addition, the Belarusian brand “Vitex” offers us a special cleanser for the bath - shower gel “Birch”. It contains extracts of juniper and birch. Approximate cost - 20 UAH.

In the Russian brand “Planeta Organica” you can find 2 “Turkish soaps”: 100% natural thick Turkish soap for hamam, bath and shower, which includes rose oil, Yemeni henna and propolis, and 100% natural soft Turkish soap-beldi for baths and showers, which are made on the basis of olive oil with herbal ingredients. Approximate cost - 95 UAH.

There are also special gel scrubs for baths with natural composition. The brand “Grandmother Agafya’s Recipes” offers us a wide selection of products. In the line you will find a scrub “Oatmeal and honey” for cellulite, “Buckwheat and milk” to activate metabolic processes, “Cedar and lingonberry” for tone, “Gooseberry and propolis” for a rejuvenating effect and “Viburnum and mint” for inflammation. Approximate cost - 40 UAH.

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In addition to cleansing procedures in the sauna and steam bath, it is very useful to make various masks for the face, body and hair.

The brand “Herbs and Herbs of Agafya for Baths” offers two wonderful face masks: cleansing with echinacea and aloe vera extract and nourishing with milk and wheat proteins. Vitex has an excellent universal mask for cleaning pores for the face and body. This product is intended for deep cleansing of combination, oily and normal skin. Contains Dead Sea salt and mud. Approximate cost - 50 UAH.

For hair, the brand “Herbs and Herbs of Agafya for Baths” offers us a volume mask based on Amur barberry and beeswax and a mask for damaged hair, which, thanks to cedar oil and a decoction of 9 Siberian herbs, restores hair along the entire length. Approximate cost - 40 UAH.

After a bath and sauna, the body is very supple, so it is important not to miss this moment and actively use various means for losing weight. Today, from the brand “Herbs and Herbs of Agafya for Baths” you can purchase a body mask based on red juniper “For skin elasticity” and a body mask “Weight loss”, in which you will find mountain taiga lemongrass, forest black currant, mint, green oil coffee. All this visually tightens the skin, removes cellulite and, in general, makes the silhouette more slender. Approximate cost - 80 UAH.

The Latvian brand “Stenders” offers special bath honey, which is enriched with essential oils. The line includes honey in the following flavors: grapefruit, lavender, mint and rose. This jar can be placed open in a bathhouse or sauna. When heated, the bath room will be filled with the aroma of honey, which will create a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere. And then warm honey can be applied to the skin and massage the body. Approximate cost - 130 UAH.

By the way, the brand “Agafia's Herbs and Herbs for Baths” also has several products for massage. Honey bath massage “Anti-cellulite”, “Relaxing” and vitamin massage “Tonic”. Approximate cost - 50 UAH.

After bath procedures, it is very important to let the skin “breathe” and apply nourishing or moisturizing body products at least an hour after visiting the sauna or steam bath.

The Russian people have always been famous for their good health, while contemporaries noted that Russians use a bathhouse for treatment of all ailments. This is an excellent doctor and beauty salon in one place. Regular visits to a Russian bathhouse improve the functioning of all body systems...

The Russian people have always been famous for their good health, while contemporaries noted that Russians use a bathhouse for treatment of all ailments. Why is a bathhouse so useful? This is an excellent doctor and beauty salon in one place. Regular visits to a Russian bath remove toxins from the body, promote the regeneration of skin cells, and improve the functioning of all body systems. And, therefore, rejuvenates the body and improves appearance.

What procedures to do in a Russian bath for beauty and health?

In order for a trip to the steam room to bring maximum benefits, you should follow simple rules and know what procedures can be done in the bathhouse. It is necessary to take a steam bath, covering your head with a hat or scarf, removing all jewelry so that it does not cause a burn on the skin, and wearing light flip-flops on your feet. Before entering the steam room, you should douse yourself with warm water, and then enter the heated steam room. It is better to make the first approach on the lower steps of the shelf so that the body gets used to the temperature. The time spent in the steam room should be determined by how you feel. As soon as it becomes uncomfortable, you should go out to rest. After each visit to the steam room, you should douse yourself with water to wash away the harmful substances released in sweat. Each subsequent entry into the steam room should increase the stay time and temperature, rising to the upper steps of the shelf. You should not talk in the steam room, do exercises or perform cosmetic procedures in the bathhouse; it is better to lie quietly there, detached from problems and enjoy the process.

How to enhance the beneficial properties of bath procedures?

To enhance the effect of steam, you can use decoctions of herbs and oils. The herb for the bath should be brewed first, then strained so that the particles do not smoke on hot stones. The decoction must be diluted in plenty of water. In the steam room you can use decoctions of eucalyptus, currants, raspberries, pine needles and other herbs.

  • Lavender, grapefruit, jasmine and fir oils will lift your spirits and invigorate you.
  • Tangerine, lemon or ylang-ylang will calm and relieve tension and relax.
  • Oils of mint, cedar, chamomile, eucalyptus, and juniper will disinfect and help heal wounds.

You can also pour diluted kvass or beer onto the stones to fill the steam room with a bready aroma. These are health treatments in a bathhouse for the whole body.

Broom as a healing and rejuvenating procedure in a bathhouse

A broom is an indispensable attribute of a Russian bath. It helps to greatly enhance the effect of steam and temperature. Using a pre-steamed broom, the skin is first stroked and then patted, gradually increasing the strength and intensity of the effect. This is an excellent remedy for combating cellulite and fat deposits. The broom enhances bath procedures for weight loss and recovery. The following types of brooms are traditionally used:

  • Birch relieves muscle pain, cleanses the skin, heals wounds, and cleanses the lungs.
  • Oak is ideal for oily skin, regulates blood pressure and calms nerves.
  • Linden relieves headaches, stimulates kidney function, and helps with pulmonary diseases.
  • Fir and juniper stimulate blood circulation and sweating, help with neurological problems and respiratory diseases.
  • Eucalyptus is effective for lung diseases, as well as for skin wounds.
  • Nettle helps relieve joint pain, relieves inflammation, and reduces blood pressure.

Cosmetic procedures for face and body in the bath

To turn a trip to the steam room into beauty treatments, you need to take with you, in addition to detergents, also masks and treasures for the skin and hair. You can use ready-made products from the store, but it is better to prepare homemade masks from available products. Products such as salt, honey, clay, kefir, sour cream, oils, berries and other ingredients may be suitable for procedures in a Russian bath. Facial and body treatments in the bath should be alternated with a visit to the steam room. No composition should be on the skin in the steam room!

After the first visits to the steam room, you can apply a scrub to clean skin. It is easy to prepare from a mixture of salt and vegetable oil or sour cream. It should be applied to the entire body, rubbing gently into the steamed skin. Lastly, apply to face and neck. The exposure time should not exceed 15 minutes. At this time you need to rest. After rinsing off, you can go back to the steam room to warm up and steam. After washing off the sweat under running water, you can apply any nourishing mask. For example, mix honey and sour cream in equal quantities and apply to the skin. This mask will saturate the skin with vitamins and soften it, being a rejuvenating procedure in a bathhouse. If the skin is oily, then sour cream is replaced with kefir, which has excellent drying, cleansing and softening properties.

You can prepare masks based on clay, selecting it according to your skin type. White clay is intended for oily skin, yellow and gray - for flaky and dry skin, green or yellow is suitable for aging skin that has lost its tone, but blue and red varieties of clay will save problematic skin with inflammation. The mask exposure time is about 15 minutes. In a bathhouse, the skin absorbs beneficial substances like a sponge, which is why cosmetic procedures in a bathhouse for the skin are so effective. After washing off the remnants of the mask, you can go to the steam room again.

Hair in the bath should also be given special attention. But hair masks should be done after the last visit to the steam room, because it is not recommended to sit in the steam room with wet hair. As a hair mask, you can use the already mentioned kefir, which is a universal remedy for caring for any hair. You can add oils or honey and yolk to the mask. It must be applied to the hair, rubbed into the roots and wrapped in a towel. After 10 minutes of this procedure in the bath, rinse with shampoo.

What cosmetic procedures to do in the bath should be determined in advance and the necessary compositions prepared. If a person wants to lose weight, then all beneficial procedures in the bath should be carried out on an empty stomach. If you need to gain weight, then eat lightly a couple of hours before the steam room.

A bathhouse is a place where a person relaxes body and soul, and also undergoes rejuvenating and cleansing procedures in the bathhouse. Visiting the steam room once a week will give you health and beauty for many years.

High temperatures and humid air in a bathhouse or sauna have a general healing effect on the human body.

The steam room promotes the removal of toxins, cellular regeneration and muscle relaxation. For this reason, bath treatments are so popular among women who want to look young and fit at any age. They can improve the condition of the skin and hair if scrubs and bath masks are actively used.

Cosmetics based on natural active ingredients promote maximum relaxation, gentle skin peeling and silhouette smoothing.

Therapeutic effects of bath procedures

The bathhouse for women has long been not just a place for good relaxation and pastime, but also a unique spa treatment.

Hot steam and high humidity contribute to the effective effects of cosmetics on the female body.

The bath has a powerful therapeutic effect on all body systems, which is manifested in the following:

  • stimulation of sweat glands, deep cleansing of the upper layer of the epidermis;
  • general detoxification;
  • warming and cleansing the respiratory system;
  • strengthening the heart muscle and blood vessels;
  • eliminating stagnant processes in the circulatory system;
  • removing residual lactic acid from muscle tissue, relieving fatigue and tension;
  • regulating the acidity of gastric juice and improving the functioning of the digestive tract;
  • strengthening metabolic processes in cells;
  • prevention of diseases associated with high cholesterol levels.

Gentle peeling in the bath includes the procedure of preliminary steaming the body with hot steam and treatment with a broom made of oak or birch branches. The next stage is the application of special cosmetics that gently cleanse the epidermis of toxins.

The most popular are homemade scrubs and bath masks. Natural compositions have a gentle effect on the skin - cleanse, nourish and moisturize. In addition, they improve blood circulation, speed up metabolism, and remove excess fluid from the body.

Regular use of bath cosmetics helps fight excess weight and cellulite.

In addition, bath masks and scrubs strengthen and nourish hair follicles and prevent the formation of dandruff and split ends.

Rules for procedures in the bathhouse

To get a tangible effect from visiting the steam room, bath procedures are carried out in compliance with certain rules:

  1. You need to get used to hot steam gradually, increasing the duration of your stay in the steam room. Before your first visit, you need to take a warm shower without moisturizing your hair to protect your head from overheating.
  2. Before entering the steam room, a bath cap is put on the head, the body is thoroughly dried with a towel so that excess moisture does not inhibit the release of sweat.
  3. In the steam room, it is better to stay on the lower shelves for the first 2–3 minutes; as your body warms up, you can move higher. To improve sweating and uniformly warm the body, procedures are carried out in a lying position.
  4. After 10 minutes, you need to leave the steam room, rinse your body with cool water and take a short break for 5 minutes.
  5. In between procedures, it is recommended to replenish the water balance in the body by taking bath drinks - green or herbal tea, vitamin drink, fruit drink or clean water.

Important! For beginning bathhouse attendants, the optimal duration of one entry into the steam room is 4 minutes. The length of stay gradually increases to 15 minutes. Frequency of visits – 3 visits once a week.

Many women understand that beauty treatments in a bathhouse are the best way to care for their skin, body and hair.

Subtleties of applying peeling in a bath

High-quality preparation for a cosmetic procedure will make it useful and effective. Therefore, it is so important to know about the features of applying bath cosmetics. They may be as follows:

  • The natural peeling composition is prepared in advance from fresh and high-quality ingredients.
  • To carry out cosmetic procedures you will need a hat, a towel, slippers, brushes, shampoo, a broom, a ladle, and soap. To apply peeling to the body, you can use a brush, massage brush or glove.
  • It is better to apply cosmetics after the 2nd visit to the steam room. This helps the skin become as steamed as possible, which means that enlarged pores are able to absorb more nutrients. Some formulations are applied directly in the steam room.
  • For better absorption, the finished mask or scrub needs to be preheated to 35 degrees. To do this, leave the jar with the product in the steam room for several minutes. The heated mixture is applied to the skin after completion of the procedure.
  • Natural-based cosmetics are applied with soft and smooth movements in a clockwise direction. They start with problem areas - feet, elbows, knees, hands, which require deeper cleansing and nutrition. If you have cellulite, you should pay more attention to the affected areas to increase blood circulation and break down fat deposits under the epidermis. In this case, you should avoid excessive exposure to sensitive areas of the face and body - décolleté, around the eyes, under the knees, in the crook of the arms. Also, the products are not applied to damaged areas with cuts, abrasions and wounds.
  • To prevent allergic reactions and enhance the positive effect of the procedures, bath cosmetics must be selected taking into account your skin type. If after applying the composition there is itching, redness or spots, the product should be thoroughly rinsed and, if possible, not used in the future.
  • Warm water is used to remove cosmetics. After each procedure, the skin can be protected with moisturizer.

The bathhouse is a wonderful place designed for taking wellness treatments based on healthy and easy-to-prepare cosmetics.

We offer proven recipes for bath cosmetics that you can easily prepare with your own hands at home.

Natural masks for body, face and hair

Masks promote gentle cleansing, hydration and nutrition. Useful compositions can be prepared from kefir, honey, salt, oatmeal and clay, the benefits of which can be noticeable after the first procedure.

  1. Face mask made of colored cosmetic clay. Amazing anti-aging clay compositions help relieve inflammation, reduce rashes and accelerate skin regeneration. The clay is diluted with water to a paste-like state, applied to the face with smooth movements and left until dry. The mask is carefully washed off with water, and the skin is moisturized with a light protective cream.
  2. Body and face mask made of oatmeal, yolk and milk. To do this, pour 200 g of flakes with milk and mix until a thick mass is obtained. After complete cooling, add egg yolk and ½ tbsp to the base. l. oils (from pumpkin seeds or olives), mix. The finished mask is evenly distributed over problem areas and left for half an hour.
  3. A mask of honey and fine salt to warm up and increase blood circulation. The ingredients are mixed in equal proportions. The resulting paste is applied to problem areas and left for a quarter of an hour. It can be used before starting the main bath procedures.
  4. A mask based on salt, soda and water with an anti-cellulite effect. Take 3 tbsp. l. salt and soda, add water in the required volume to obtain a thick mixture. The finished mass is evenly distributed on the body and kept for half an hour. Particular attention should be paid to treating problem areas affected by cellulite. This effective remedy helps fight excess weight, orange peel and sagging skin.
  5. Kefir mask for moisturizing and nourishing the face, body and hair follicles. Kefir (store-bought or homemade) is heated to a temperature of 25 degrees, applied to the skin, and washed off after 25 minutes.
  6. A mask of honey and burdock oil to strengthen all hair types. To obtain the composition, take burdock oil and liquid honey (3 tablespoons each) in equal proportions. The product is evenly rubbed into the scalp and distributed throughout the hair. To create a thermal effect, the head is covered with a shower cap. The mixture is kept for 35 minutes, thoroughly washed off with softened water and shampoo, and the hair is rinsed with herbal tincture.
  7. Mask with henna on a colorless basis and nettle to strengthen hair. The ingredients are taken in the following proportions: per 100 g of dry nettle 3 tsp. colorless henna. To obtain a thick paste, each component is individually steamed with water and combined into a homogeneous mass. The mask is applied to the hair and left for 20 minutes.

Homemade body and face scrubs

Scrubs help deeply cleanse the skin and increase blood circulation in the cells. Most compositions for bath procedures are prepared from available ingredients - salt, honey and coffee.

Honey scrubs

The honey component in bath cosmetics gives an amazing effect: it cleanses and tightens pores, smoothes wrinkles and slows down skin aging.

  1. With honey and cinnamon. For the mixture, take two parts honey and part cinnamon. The ingredients are mixed and applied evenly to the skin. Leave for no more than 5 minutes, rinse with water.
  2. Made from honey and ground coffee beans. The ingredients are taken in the same proportions (2:1). The product is applied to problem areas and left for a quarter of an hour.
  3. From honey and salt (sea or table). Salt has a wound-healing and antiseptic effect, improves blood flow and cleanses pores well. The cleanser is prepared from ingredients taken in equal proportions. Duration of use – 15 minutes.

Coffee scrub

Coffee beans contain large amounts of linoleic acid, which promotes collagen production and slows down aging.

The most popular recipe is a scrub made from coffee beans with the addition of stone. An equal amount of ingredients is mixed to obtain a powder, then any nutritious oil is added - from olives, almonds or sunflower. Apply the product evenly to the skin and leave for 10 minutes.

Salt scrubs

Salt scrubs gently open and cleanse pores. To prepare mixtures, you can use fine rock or sea salt. The salt component combines well with natural oils and additives. The most popular compositions:

  1. With salt and water. The ingredients are mixed until a thick paste is obtained, which is applied to the skin with gentle movements and left for a quarter of an hour.
  2. With salt and clay. Blue or white clay is suitable for preparing the composition. Two tbsp. l. The clay is soaked in water to a mushy consistency, a tablespoon of salt is added, and stirred. The finished mixture is distributed over problem areas and kept for no more than 10 minutes.

The preparation of bath cosmetics must be taken seriously and responsibly in order to get a good result from your labors.

Everyone has known about the benefits of a sauna or steam bath for a long time. Some people do not like thermal procedures and visit such establishments only from time to time for health purposes. And someone is simply crazy about hot steam and, at every opportunity, books a room in the nearest sauna.

If you have long been looking for a gentle way to rejuvenate without harmful chemicals or surgical intervention, then you can try using your next trip to the bathhouse to achieve your goal.

How do steam treatments work on the skin?

Skin is the largest human organ. It performs many functions, not only protective. Among them are the removal of waste and toxins, excess salts and other harmful waste substances, as well as the regulation of heat exchange. In addition, oxygen and nutrients also reach the cells through the skin. But only if its condition is normal and it is well cleaned.

What happens when a person enters a steam room? After just 5-7 minutes, the skin warms up to a temperature of about 40 degrees. In principle, this is not harmful, and even useful:

  • pores open;
  • blood vessels dilate;
  • sweat secretion is stimulated;
  • Metabolic processes, lymph outflow are activated, and fat breakdown begins.

Interesting! In normal condition, the human epidermis contains only 10% moisture - this is very little; at the slightest negative factor, the skin will begin to... After visiting the bathhouse, the epidermis is 70% saturated with moisture - this is why the skin becomes so elastic and smooth. But this effect, unfortunately, is short-lived. After a few hours, or at most a day, the epidermis will again be dehydrated. Therefore, in order to achieve a lasting effect, you need to visit the bathhouse at least once a week, and not once every six months from time to time.

In addition, when steaming, the body's work is activated. The skin becomes more sensitive, it begins to breathe. Not taking advantage of such a moment without applying an additional nourishing and restorative agent to it is simply a sin. You can be sure that it will penetrate to the deepest skin and subcutaneous layers and work with maximum efficiency. But – you need to choose this product correctly and prepare the skin for its application.

Cosmetic treatments for the steam room

Baths and saunas are traditional methods of cleansing and healing the body. Therefore, it is also better to use natural products for skin care. It's worth taking with you:

Masks made from these components can be applied to cleansed skin without makeup, either before entering the steam room, or immediately after leaving it.

You can also do this: before the steam room, apply a cleansing mask to your face, leave the steam room, rinse it off and apply the following, nourishing or moisturizing mask:

  1. A mask made of honey and salt is suitable as a cleansing mask. For nutrition, you can combine yogurt and yeast, or yolk and yeast.
  2. Any product is suitable for normal skin. For example, combine sour cream, honey and egg yolk and apply it all to the face and neck for a quarter of an hour.
  3. To make it, combine sour cream, olive oil and honey or yolk.

Don't forget about the skin of your body - it also needs cleansing and care. It's time after visiting the steam room to stimulate lymphatic drainage and get rid of. A homemade scrub made from ground coffee with the addition of honey or salt will help with this. It is applied after leaving the steam room to problem areas and rubbed in in a circular motion. After a quarter of an hour, the scrub can be washed off in the shower, a mixture of honey and sour cream applied to the body and entered the steam room again. You will see how tightened, soft and velvety your skin will become.

Advice! If you plan to make several complex masks or scrubs, it is better to prepare them at home in advance and take them with you in plastic or glass jars. And in the bathhouse you can fully enjoy relaxation and care for your face and body.

Skin care after a bath

The most important rule is to take a shower after visiting the bathhouse. The fact is that when heated, the skin begins to actively release salts and toxins through the pores. As it cools, the pores will narrow and again draw in released harmful substances if they are not removed. This is why a shower is necessary.

If you have done any cosmetic procedures in the bathhouse, used scrubs or applied masks, then slight redness may occur on the skin. This is a normal phenomenon that will go away on its own in a few hours, or at most a day. All that is required of you now to avoid global irritation is:

  • do not go out into the open sun for several hours;
  • do not visit for at least a day;
  • do not use scrubs with exfoliating particles;
  • Do not rub your face and body intensively.

It is also undesirable to use decorative cosmetics - let the skin breathe a little and recover naturally.

Which sauna is better?

If you are impressed by the effect of saunas and steam baths on the skin of your face and body, then you will have to make a choice where to go for wellness treatments this coming weekend. Today you can easily find such steam room options:

  • Russian bath;
  • Turkish bath;
  • Finnish sauna.

What are their differences and features is a broad question that should be devoted to a separate article.