Sauna infusion test & comparison »top 11 in january 2020

The 11 best sauna scents at a glance.

Sauna infusions make your sauna session a very special experience, because you can inhale a wide variety of sauna scents and thus clear your airways, which is a blessing especially for cold people. But since the infusions have to be diluted with water before use, it is not so easy to find the right concentration.

For this purpose, choose a sauna infusion with eucalyptus or menthol and experience the invigorating effect of the infusions in a practical test today.

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Sauna infusion comparison
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Model *	AllgäuQuelle sauna infusion – mountain pine alpine pine mint	AllgäuQuelle sauna infusion – lemongrass orange bergamot	AllgäuQuelle Sauna Infusion – Mint Sage Cajeput	Primavera Aroma – Lemongrass Cedar	Primavera Introductory Set Aroma Sauna	Globasid sauna infusion Alaska	Kneipp sauna infusion eucalyptus & birch	Kneipp My little sauna world	Kneipp sauna infusion time out pure	Kneipp sauna infusion joie de vivre	cosiMed sauna sauna tasting set
valuation at Amazon *	121 reviews	111 reviews	112 reviews	6 reviews	60 reviews	14 reviews	154 reviews	41 reviews	121 reviews	46 reviews	59 reviews
Saunaaufguss Set	Single bottle	Single bottle	Single bottle	Single bottle	Try it out with three different scents	Single bottle	Single bottle	2 trial sets with three different scents	Single bottle	Single bottle	Try it out with six different smells
infusion
quantity	100 ml	100 ml	100 ml	100 ml	30 ml	1,000 ml	100 ml	6 x 20 ml	100 ml	100 ml	6 x 50 ml
Durable
Bioprodukt
active substance	essential oils, water from the former healing spring Bad Nieratz	essential oils, water from the former healing spring Bad Nieratz	essential oils, water from the former healing spring Bad Nieratz	essential oils	essential oils	essential oils	essential oils	essential oils	essential oils	essential oils	essential oils
Made in	Germany	Germany	Germany	no information	no information	Germany	Germany	Germany	Germany	Germany	no information
Not hazardous to water Some sauna infusions are dangerous for aquatic organisms and must not get into the ground water	not specified	not specified	not specified
Relaxes the airways Sauna infusions with eucalyptus have a relaxing effect on the airways.
Price per liter	€ 15.49 per 100 ml	€ 15.49 per 100 ml	€ 15.49 per 100 ml	€ 12.27 per 100 ml	€ 29.70 per 100 ml	€ 2.60 per 100 ml	€ 4.99 per 100 ml	€ 8.48 per 100 ml	€ 4.56 per 100 ml	€ 10.99 per 100 ml	€ 5.30 per 100 ml
fragrance	Mountain pine Spruce Alpenzirbe mint	Lemongrass orange bergamot	eucalyptus mint sage cajeput	Lemongrass cedar	Grapefruit \| lime Lemongrass \| cedar Orange \| ginger	eucalyptus menthol camphor	eucalyptus birch	Litsea Cubeba \| lemon Eucalyptus \| birch Cedar \| Carnation \| orange	cedar clove orange	Litsea Cubeba lemon	Mountain pine Citro-Orange Eucalyptus and menthol Lemongrass Alpenkräuter Green apple
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bottle material	Violettglas	Violettglas	Violettglas	plastic	Glass	Glass	Glass	Glass	Glass	Glass	plastic
benefits	Violet glass protects concentrate from harmful light effects and extends the shelf life high quality and natural ingredients	Violet glass protects concentrate from harmful light effects and extends the shelf life high quality and natural ingredients	Violet glass protects concentrate from harmful light effects and extends the shelf life high quality and natural ingredients	made from natural oils without synthetic additives	made from natural oils without synthetic additives and emulsifiers	very long shelf life due to bottle size made from natural oils	makes breathing easier made from natural oils	makes breathing easier made from natural oils	makes breathing easier made from natural oils	makes breathing easier made from natural oils	made from natural oils six different types to try
Questions and answers about the product	Questions and answers about AllgäuQuelle sauna infusion – mountain pine alpine pine mint	Questions and answers about AllgäuQuelle sauna infusion – lemongrass orange bergamot	Questions and answers about AllgäuQuelle sauna infusion – mint sage Cajeput	Questions and answers about Primavera Aroma – Lemongrass Cedar	Questions and answers about Primavera Introductory Set Aroma Sauna	Questions and answers about Globasid sauna infusion Alaska	Questions and answers about Kneipp sauna infusion eucalyptus & birch	Questions and answers about Kneipp My little sauna world	Questions and answers about Kneipp sauna infusion time out pure	Questions and answers about Kneipp sauna infusion joie de vivre	Questions and answers about cosiMed sauna sauna tasting set
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To try out several types of fragrance in your sauna cabin, it is best to start with a sauna infusion set, in which different types are available.
Regardless of whether it is an infrared sauna, steam sauna or Finnish sauna: the sauna infusions are approved for use in all saunas.
In addition to the sauna infusions, there are other care products that care for the skin in combination with the infusions.

"Regular sauna goers get through winter better" – this was a report from the Stiftung Warentest in 2008. When going into the sauna cabin regularly not only cleanses your body, but also strengthens the immune system, which makes you less prone to colds.

You can have a very special experience with a sauna infusion. Before the sauna session, it is diluted with water, which is then poured directly onto the hot sauna stones of the sauna heater. This suddenly increases the air humidity and the aromas of the infusion are released. How a sauna infusion not only smells good, but also relaxes your airways, our buying advice on the sauna infusion comparison 2019/2020 will tell you.

1. Put the amount of sauna infusion in relation to the price

The amount of sauna infusion should only play a role in your purchase decision if you use the sauna very often and therefore need larger amounts of infusion. Instead of paying attention to the pure amount of infusion, you should choose one Take a look at the key figure that relates the quantity to the price: The price per 100 ml unifies the prices and shows you how expensive a product is compared to others, which may be offered in a different quantity and make a price overview more difficult. In addition to the private label sauna infusions from dm or Rossmann, well-known cosmetic brands such as Kneipp also make sauna infusions. At the online shop you trust, you can conveniently buy a sauna infusion and have supplies delivered to you as soon as a bottle is used up.

2. Start with a sauna infusion set to get to know several different types of fragrance

The easiest way to find your favorite infusion is to try out several varieties.

The most important thing in a sauna infusion test is the fragrance note. On the market, you can choose your favorite from a huge range of different scents from different manufacturers. Which criteria you use to make your selection is completely subjective and depends on your personal preferences. We recommend starting with a trial set that contains multiple scents. In this way, you can find out which sauna scent suits you best in your sauna infusion test. After that, you can usually purchase the varieties in individual bottles for your next sauna sessions. Below is an overview of the most popular types of fragrances for sauna infusions:

eucalyptus
menthol
orange
lemon
birch
lavender
jaw
Lemon grass
ginger

Of course, the manufacturers also offer a large number of combination infusions, in which several flavorings are combined. In the event that a combination of your choice is not available, you can also get creative yourself and create your own composition from different types of smell from the sauna infusions.

3. Bio sauna infusions are made from natural resources

Certified quality of the German Sauna Association

In edition 11/2011, the Stiftung Warentest recommended that the German sauna association’s seal of quality be observed for sauna infusions. The blue drop would only adorn tested agents with complete contents and exact dosage information. However, a sauna infusion test has not yet been carried out, which is why no sauna infusion comparison winner is recommended for purchase.

In an organic sauna infusion, all ingredients come from controlled ecological cultivation. It means that no chemical pesticides or fertilizers were used during cultivation. This fact is particularly important for sauna infusions, since the ingredients of the infusion reach the bronchial tubes via the respiratory tract.

4. Dosing caps make preparation of the infusion much easier

In the past, this form of the closure cap has proven particularly useful for sauna infusions. The manufacturer allows you to use Line markings on the inside of the closure ensure easy, quick and accurate dosing according to the instructions. Pay attention to the dosage instructions of the manufacturer on the packaging, because you have to mix the sauna infusion concentrate with a certain amount of water so that the aroma works optimally.

5. The bottle material affects the shelf life of the infusion

Even if it initially seems irrelevant, the material of the bottle plays an interesting role in the durability of the product. Some manufacturers use bottles made of special violet glass, which protects the contents of the bottle from damage caused by UV radiation from the sun and thus extends the shelf life of the concentrate. Other manufacturers use normal amber glass. This also filters UV radiation to a certain extent and is even cheaper than violet glass. Plastic bottles, on the other hand, have the advantage that they are easily recyclable. In principle, you should not store the infusion bottles directly in the sauna, as constant heating and cooling would affect the shelf life of the infusion.

Attention: Some components of sauna infusions are extremely dangerous for most aquatic organisms. The substances must therefore never get into the groundwater. For this reason, you should be particularly careful if you have an outdoor sauna on the premises. If after the steam bath in the sauna cabin there is still water with dissolved concentrate, do not simply tip this rest into the garden. Dispose of the leftovers as normal via the sewage system of your house in the toilet or the sink.

6. How do I dose sauna infusion correctly??

Sauna infusions are basically concentrates that must be diluted with water in order to be used as an infusion in the sauna. Even if the manufacturers of all sauna infusion brands generally label the products with a dosage, this does not always have to correspond to your feelings. We recommend viewing the dosage advice as a recommendation. It is a good starting point from where you can find the ideal dosage for your sauna. If you want a more intense aroma, you should add more sauna concentrate, while for a more subtle fragrance, the concentration needs to be lowered. So get on with the dosage advice and experiment she with of concentration around to create the best sauna infusion.

7. You should use these care products as sauna accessories

In the following chapter you will find an overview of other care products that you can use in the sauna to clean your skin and hair and round off your wellness experience.

care products	function
sauna crystals	Sauna crystals give the steam in the sauna any aroma. They relax and clear the airways.
Saunahonig	Sauna honey provides the body with moisture and vitamins, so it is particularly suitable for the care of skin and hair.
sauna salt	Sauna salt stimulates perspiration and blood circulation to the skin and contributes to skin care.

7.1. Sauna crystals offer an intense aroma experience

So-called sauna crystals are an alternative to sauna infusion. As soon as you have placed the crystals on the sauna stones of the sauna heater, they start to melt and develop their aroma. there are you very productive and offer a very intense aroma experience. We recommend sauna crystals if normal sauna infusions are too weak for you and you want a more intense aroma. For the most intense smell, you can use the crystals in combination with an infusion. However, the crystals have one disadvantage: Just like the sauna infusions, they cannot be stored in the sauna because the heat would dissolve the crystalline structure.

more intense aroma than with sauna infusions
particularly productive

no concentration variation possible
should not be stored in the sauna due to the low melting temperature

7.2. Sauna honey provides skin and hair with important vitamins

Sauna honey is particularly suitable as a skin and hair care product because it is on the one hand moisturizes and on the other hand supplies the skin with many important vitamins, which can be absorbed particularly well by the enlarged pores during a sauna session. Sauna honey gives the hair a special shine and with additional moisture prevents the hair from becoming brittle and breaking. The scalp also benefits from the ingredients of sauna honey, since regeneration is stimulated. The honey should be applied before the last steam bath so that it develops its full effect in the heat and soaks the ingredients well into the skin and hair. We recommend increasing the temperature again when using sauna honey, as the honey becomes liquid at higher temperatures and can be distributed particularly well on the skin. The ingredients can also soak better into the skin and hair.

Sauna honey is enriched with numerous additives and is therefore not suitable for consumption.

7.3. Sauna salt cleanses the skin and increases perspiration

Although sauna salt also contains flavorings, it does not primarily act as an odorant. Instead, the salt comes from the body scrub category. It enables deep pore cleaning of the skin and also increases perspiration, which makes cleaning even more effective. The exfoliation with sauna salt also stimulates the blood circulation in the skin. In this way, the skin regenerates better.

Eucalyptus extracts are often used in cough medicine because of their positive effects on the respiratory tract.

After application, you should allow the salt a little exposure time. However, the manufacturers recommend not using the salt directly in the sauna when sweating, but afterwards in the shower cubicle, since usually a lot of salt crystals fall down, which makes cleaning the sauna more difficult.

8. Eucalyptus and menthol relax the airways

Sauna infusions containing the active ingredients eucalyptus or menthol have been shown to have a relaxing effect on the respiratory tract and can effective for the treatment of bronchitis or other colds be used. Natural oil is also said to have an antispasmodic effect. This is probably one of the reasons why sauna infusions with eucalyptus are bought particularly often.