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What causes sweat after sauna use and how can it be controlled?

What causes sweat after sauna use and how can it be controlled?

Sauna bathing relaxes the mind and refreshes the body, but sometimes after a sauna session, sweat continues to drip for a very long time. This aftersweat can feel unpleasant, but it is a completely normal phenomenon. In this article, we will find out why aftersweat occurs, what factors affect its intensity and how you can reduce it – both with traditional methods and with the help of Sauna Menthol .

1. What is aftersweat?

Aftersweat means that you continue to sweat after you have been in the sauna. Even though the sauna is no longer hot, your body temperature remains elevated, and sweat is still trying to remove heat. Aftersweat can last from a few minutes to an hour, depending on:

  • Sauna temperature
  • About self-conscious heat tolerance
  • Skin type
  • About resilience

2. Why does aftershave occur?

  • High body temperature
    The heat of the sauna (usually 70–100 °C) raises the body's core temperature. The skin and respiratory system actively carry away heat through sweating, even after the sauna.
  • Dilated blood vessels
    Heat dilates the blood vessels in the skin, which increases blood circulation and water evaporation from the skin's surface.
  • Hormonal effect
    Sauna bathing activates the production of adrenaline and endorphins, which can keep metabolism and heat production elevated.
  • Recovery delay
    The entire body does not cool down as one piece immediately – the middle of the body and head area may stay warm longer.

3. Controlling aftershave: the best ways

Cooling down

  • Even cooling : replace warm air with fresh outdoor air or take advantage of a cool water bath (temperature 18–22 °C).
  • Let the air circulate : make sure the sauna door and windows open properly immediately after the sauna session.

Hydration and body care

  • Drinking plenty of water or a light sports drink restores fluid and salt balance.
  • Fresh wash : a shower or washcloth with a mild essential oil (e.g. lemon or eucalyptus oil) added to it removes sweat residue from the skin.

Skin-friendly products

  • Breathable clothing : cotton or bamboo keeps your skin cooler after a sauna.
  • Soft towels : gently pat away sweat immediately after cooling down.

Sauna scents have a reducing effect on sweating

  • Menthol-based fragrances help with cooling: due to the effectiveness of menthol, the skin feels cooler, which results in less post-sweat.
  • Add a few crystals of Sauna Menthol sauna fragrance to the sauna water and enjoy more effective cooling.

Restorative rest

  • Rest and relaxation should continue after cooling down: a moment of calming the body improves heat management and reduces the amount of sweating.

4. Sauna Menthol – helps control aftersweat

Many people find that Sauna Menthol makes saunas both refreshing and reduces aftersweat . The cooling effect of menthol opens the airways and cools the skin, so the body does not overheat so easily. When you combine a menthol-based sauna scent with daily sauna use, you will notice a decrease in aftersweat and experience a fresher feeling long after the sauna.

Finally

Sweating is the body's natural mechanism for regulating temperature, but its amount can be controlled by cooling down, effective hydration and properly selected sauna scents . Try Sauna Menthol menthol products and make your sauna experience even more pleasant and fresh – both during and after the sauna!

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