Help for couperotic skin from fermentation? couperotic skin Couperose is typical for those who have thin and sensitive skin. Couperotic skin reddens due to the expansion of superficial blood vessels. Couperose appears on thin areas of the skin, cheeks and nose in the form of...

WHY TO FERMENT? Prepares and preserves produce Fermentation extends the shelf life of the produce. In the process, the acidity decreases so that the harmful bacteria cannot work. Also, beneficial bacterial strains prevents the growth of harmful bacteria. The lactic acid bacteria can withstand freezing,...

Drying wild plants is useful, easy and great fun! Drying wild plants is an ancient tradition The wild plants that grow in Finland from April till October are an abundance. They include small greens, leaves and buds on trees. There is a tradition of thousands...

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The sauna treats the skin, body and mind holistically, but did you know that in addition to the relaxing effect, it also has many benefits for the skin? Let sauna pamper your skin The sauna treats the skin, body and mind holistically, but did you...

Try something new! These 8 plants are suitable for midsummer whisk. Different midsummer whisk During Midsummer, birch trees are at their best to make a cleansing birch whisk. Therefore, birch is often the first choice for sauna. But other familiar plants can also be used...

The bridal sauna is traditionally accompanied by various rituals, magic and love spells. Modern bridal sauna Summer is known to be a time for wedding parties. When planning a bachelorette party, the idea of arranging a bridal sauna may come up. The bridal sauna is...

A cold water swim may seem challenging at first. Read easy tips for starting cold water swimming and your whole body will thank you. Cold water swimming is an old natural healing method. Sometimes all you need is to be inspired, hence I want to...

My christmas sauna I wake to a familiar and exiting feeling – it’s the dawn of Christmas Eve. I slowly get up and start making rice porridge and lighting candles. It’s dark and wonderfully quiet. The sauna has warmed up quietly while I did my morning chores. We...

Birch whisk – an invigorating all-purpose cleanser Every Finn is familiar with the scent of a summery birch whisk, which beckons us to enjoy a sauna. Traditionally, all whisks for the whole year were made during midsummer or during the following week. Whisking is probably...

A healing sauna culture supports sustainable development Although life on planet Earth has changed radically during the years, Finns have always cared about the natural environment and considered dwelling in nature essential for quality of life. Finnish wellness culture Healing sauna is based on the...

Photography Katri Kapanen Make your sauna time even better 5 tips on how you can treat yourself with a sauna and a wonderful coffee body peeling guide. Now is the time to enjoy the sauna Most of us now have time to enjoy a sauna...

A Finnish sauna night – re-connecting with others, the self, and the surrounding nature In the sauna people seem to undress not only their clothes, but also the roles that they perform in their daily life. Indeed, “we’re all born naked and all the rest...

Healing herbs in the sauna You can intensify the cleansing in the sauna with various plants, with a whisk, in a foot bath and in a sauna container. Cleansing sauna herbs The whisk (vihta, usually made from birch twigs) is a familiar part of the...

Relaxing sauna treatment with a juniper whisk Although many people think that using a juniper whisk requires a lot of courage and leaves marks on the skin, juniper whisks can also be used to implement a gentle and relaxing treatment. A sauna whisk can be made...

Peat, mud or clay? Peat, mud and clay are all well-known traditional treatments; but are they one and the same thing or three completely different things? A versatile bog harvest Peat treatments are ancient folk healing skills that have been passed down from generation to...

A caring cabbage wrap helps especially with swelling, inflammation and joint pain. Cabbage is very cleansing – it removes fluids and releases potassium into the body. You can use cabbage leaves on the inflamed area of the skin to remove swelling and pain. Health effects...

Scented steam brings nature to the city sauna Bringing nature to the sauna does not have to be cumbersome but can consist of small things. A homemade steam scent from conifer needles is quick and easy to implement. Nature and sauna undoubtedly belong together. However,...

Relieving rosemary bath accelerates blood circulation, treats neuralgia, muscle ache and cuts as well as oily hair and scalp. Rosemary rejuvenates skin and reduces ageing of skin. Rosemary is a symbol for faithful love. When the world changes and uncertainty takes over the mind, it...