Sauna Scents, Oils & Skin Care

Shop sauna scents and bath-care items from $6.95 to $52.54: essential oils and blends for your löyly water, menthol crystals, a handmade sauna soap, a natural-bristle bath brush and Finnish-inspired face masks.

Sauna scents and aromatherapy

In a traditional sauna, scent goes into the water, not onto the stones. You add a few drops to the bucket, then ladle the scented water onto the hot stones as löyly (steam). The oil listings here are clear about it: never put oil directly on sauna stones.

ScentSizeHow to use (per listing)Price
Eucalyptus essential oil0.5 fl oz (15 ml)3–4 drops per at least 100 ml (about 3.4 fl oz) of water$14.99
Peppermint essential oil0.5 fl oz (15 ml)3–4 drops per at least 100 ml of water$14.99
Sauna in Nature essential oil blend0.5 fl oz (15 ml)3–4 drops per at least 100 ml of water$14.99
Arctic berries sauna and bath blend0.34 fl oz (10 ml)For sauna steam or the bath$12.60
Sauna Ice menthol crystalsOne bag3–5 small crystals dissolved in a bucket of warm water$18.95

Essential oils

The three 15 ml oils are listed as 100% natural essential oils. The three scents are eucalyptus, peppermint and a blend called Sauna in Nature. The arctic berries blend is a smaller 10 ml bottle with a fruity scent for sauna steam or a bath.

Menthol crystals

Sauna Ice is natural menthol crystals. Drop 3 to 5 small crystals into warm water, let them dissolve, then throw the water on the stones. The listing says one bag lasts about 140 sessions, depending on dosage. It also says not to store the bag in the sauna, where it will melt, to avoid touching your eyes after handling the crystals, and to check with a physician first if you are allergic to menthol or pregnant.

Scents in an infrared or shared sauna

Infrared saunas have no stones, so there is nowhere to pour scented water. Do not put oils on infrared panels. In a shared sauna, ask before you scent the water, the same way you would ask before throwing löyly. Our sauna etiquette guide covers the rest.

Soap, brush and face masks

ItemDetails from the listingPrice
Handmade sauna soapEucalyptus and citrus scent with mustard powder, detergent-free, 3 oz (85 g) or 6 oz (170 g)$6.95 to $12.95
Sauna bath brushAbout 14 in (36 cm), oiled beech wood, natural bristles mixing soft horsehair and stiff plant fiber$23.99
Green-mud clay face maskKaolin and bentonite clays, Finnish birch water, blueberry extract, walnut shell powder; 90 g or 150 g$37.20 to $52.54
Self-warming salt face maskSalt and sugar scrub with birch juice and glycerin; 90 g or 150 g$36.82 to $50.79

Where they fit in a sauna session

Shower before you go in. In Finland, finland.fi notes, washing with soap and shampoo usually comes near the end of the sauna, so the soap belongs to your final rinse. The bath brush is for dry brushing; its listing suggests a "brush bath" in the morning. The two masks are wash-off treatments. Follow each maker's directions: the green-mud mask stays on for 10 to 15 minutes, and the salt mask goes on a clean, dry face and is massaged in, then rinsed with lukewarm water. Both listings suggest use once or twice a week. We list ingredients and directions as each maker gives them, and we do not make claims about what any product does for your skin. Check the ingredient list if you have sensitivities.

Related

For a bucket and ladle to mix your scents in, and birch, oak and eucalyptus veniks, see sauna accessories. Scents and soap also make easy sauna gifts. New to the sauna? Start with how to use a sauna. Most orders ship within 1–4 business days.

Source: finland.fi: bare facts of the sauna.

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Sauna Scents, Oils & Skin Care FAQ

Can you put essential oil directly on sauna stones?
No. The oil listings here say to mix 3–4 drops into at least 100 ml (about 3.4 fl oz) of water and throw the water on the stones, never the oil itself.
What is Sauna Ice?
Natural menthol crystals. You dissolve 3 to 5 small crystals in a bucket of warm water and use it for löyly. The listing says one bag lasts about 140 sessions, depending on dosage.
Can I use sauna oils in an infrared sauna?
Infrared saunas have no stones to pour water on, so these oils are made for traditional saunas. Do not put oil on infrared heater panels.
When should I use a face mask around a sauna?
Follow the maker's directions. The masks here go on clean skin and are rinsed off with lukewarm water, and both listings suggest use once or twice a week.