Going to the sauna without soap seems like a bad decision in the beginning. Many people who go to the sauna primarily for the purpose of body cleanliness have thought so. But with time, there are fewer and fewer such people, the reason being that nowadays everyone can wash themselves clean in the shower at home, but going to the sauna is more of a place of rest and relaxation. The logical conclusion is that the same goes for using soap in the sauna. In the past, it was an indispensable detergent, but nowadays people go to the sauna with anger and aroma oils rather than soap. We are trying to find out whether it is worth using soap in the sauna or rather not.
The benefits and harms of soap
Today, there are a large number of different soaps, the use of which is considered beneficial for health. In reality, however, it is a detergent with a pleasant aroma added. The task of soap is to clean the surface of grease and dirt. Everything else is not to make soap. The wrong soap can even harm the skin because it can change the pH level of the skin. By lowering the acidity of the skin, its microflora changes and the skin's protective capacity decreases - the skin becomes dry. The appearance of the skin changes, a rash may even appear. So you have to choose the right soap!
Which soap to choose?
Choosing the right soap is an important step, especially if you plan to use it in the sauna, because the pores of the skin open up due to the high temperature and the soap particles can cause allergies when they penetrate the skin. That is why doctors do not recommend using soaps with plant particles and aroma oils in the sauna. But it is worth paying attention to handmade soaps, and not only because of their cute and interesting shape, but because they do not contain sodium lauryl sulfate and other substances that create a strong foam, but have a bad effect on the skin.
What do the doctors say?
Doctors say that the soap must be as natural as possible, without harmful chemical additives, and suitable for the skin type. This can be done in two ways: by trial and error or by consulting a specialist. The trial-and-error method is simple at first glance: choose a soap suitable for your skin type, which keeps your skin in good condition, and use it wherever you need it. However, if skin irritation has not occurred during the daily use of soap, this does not mean that damage may not occur in a room with a high temperature, where the effect of the soap is stronger. Test the soap both under normal conditions and in the heat of the sauna.
