Transform the Sauna with Essential Oils

Using essential oils in the sauna is popular, and here you will learn how to use essential oils to enhance your sauna experience.

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Using a sauna is enjoyable to begin with, but it can be made even better when combined with essential oils. To use aromatherapy in a sauna, you need to know how to use essential oils and which essential oils are best suited.

How to use essential oils in the sauna

Before using the oil, it must be diluted in water. The most common method is to add a few drops of essential oil to the water bucket in the sauna. When you then pour the water over the hot stones, the steam will give a pleasant scent. Diluting the oil in water reduces intense exposure since essential oils have strong aromas, and it is also safer, reducing the risk of flammability.

Sauna and aromatherapy are a good combination. Due to the pleasant aroma of the essential oil in the steam, saunas become an ideal place to use aromatherapy. Aromatherapy in saunas is experienced as relaxing to the body and enhances well-being. 

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Recommended Essential Oils

To get the most out of your sauna experience, you can use different types of essential oils. The most important thing is to test and find some favourites. Here are some of our favourites:

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus essential oil and diffuser

The most popular oil to use in saunas is eucalyptus. This refreshing oil can be experienced as relieving stress and boosting your energy in everyday life. Eucalyptus emits a fresh scent that seems to penetrate deep into the lungs, and many people find that eucalyptus is effective against colds. Eucalyptus is cleansing and is therefore used in spas to keep the air clean.

Read our complete guide to Eucalyptus Essential Oil

volant organic eucalyptus essential oil to relieve nasal congestion
volant organic eucalyptus essential oil to relieve nasal congestion
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volant white diffuser using organic eucalyptus essential oil to relieve nasal congestion

Organic Eucalyptus Essential Oil

9 €

Lavender

Lavender essential oil and diffuser

Lavender is a favourite among many. The oil is known for its soothing properties and is very beneficial in the sauna for a general sense of well-being. The aroma can help you calm down, especially during times of stress. Sitting back and relaxing in a lavender-scented sauna is guaranteed to be a wonderful experience.

Read our complete guide to Lavender Essential Oil

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volant organic lavender essential oil that promotes relaxation and better sleep
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volant organic lavender essential oil bottle packaging that promotes relaxation and better sleep
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Organic Lavender Essential Oil

11 €

Tea Tree 

Tea tree essential oil and diffuser

Tea tree oil is experienced as cleansing in the body and is an attractive oil choice for saunas. Tea Tree is known to prevent certain types of bacterial growth. Many people therefore choose to use the oil when they feel a cold coming on since its antiseptic effects may help your body fight it off.

Read our complete guide to Tea Tree Essential Oil

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volant organic tea tree essential oil as antibacterial for skin
tea tree
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volant white diffuser using organic tea tree essential oil for aromatherapy

Organic Tea Tree Essential Oil

10 €

Other options

In addition to these, other essential oils that can also be used in the sauna include:

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The choice of essential oils for the sauna depends upon your preferences. Of course, you can even mix different oils. Volant has, for example, a blend of spruce, pine, fir and thuja essential oils called Cabin. This blend gives a fresh and natural aroma, being inspired by the feeling and smells of untouched Nordic nature. If you have a sauna in a cabin or if you just long for the smell of the field, then Volant’s organic Cabin blend is the right choice.

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"I received my Terracotta Volant right after Christmas and it has been routinely used! I love the smell of the oils and have learned to balance to strength for me and my family. I recommend it to anyone who loves essential oils." Robert S.
"Perfect for meditation, especially Geranium. And Grapefruit for yoga." Cathy S.
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"Been looking for essential oils for aromatherapy, these oils give me a boost" Svetlana W.
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