Icky-icky mud might be more commonly reserved for troublemaking kids and farm animals, but this organic substance has a place in high-end spas as well. Often paired with a clay sauna benefits, mud, and clay are used to purify, detoxify, cleanse and heal. Mud and clay have been shown to stimulate the skin’s natural respiration, boost circulation, remove impurities, and hydrate the skin, making them a powerful tool for detoxifying, cleansing and healing.

The benefits of this unique mineral have long been recognized. It has been reported to improve skin tone, promote cell turnover, increase collagen production, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve psoriasis and eczema, strengthen the immune system, decrease inflammation, boost metabolism, relieve stress, aid in detoxification and help with weight loss.

Mud and Magic: Exploring the Healing Powers of the Best Clay Sauna Sessions

In a sauna, the warm air helps to open pores and release toxins from the body. A sauna session typically lasts about 15 minutes. Once you’re finished, you’ll need to rinse off in a shower. You’ll then enter the sauna again, and continue this cycle of sauna, shower, rest for as many rounds as you like.

Our clay sauna is a medium-temperature room that contains thousands of marble-sized red clay balls. When applied to the body they feel just like a hot stone massage and act as an exfoliant, soothing and hydrating the skin. This is the perfect alternative if you are sensitive to the hotter saunas. Spending time in this sauna is beneficial for all skin types but especially for those with sensitive or dry skin conditions.