Birch whisk

• Natural aromatherapy: Birch leaves release a refreshing, woody aroma when exposed to steam, creating a calming and rejuvenating atmosphere in your sauna. This natural scent helps relax the mind and body.
• Skin benefits: Birch whisks are excellent for exfoliating the skin. The gentle whipping action exfoliates the skin, removing dead cells and promoting a healthy glow. The natural oils in birch leaves also cleanse and tone the skin.
• Health benefits: Using a birch whisk can improve circulation and relieve muscle tension. Gently whipping the skin stimulates blood flow, alleviating aches and pains, and cleansing skin prone to rashes. It also promotes the healing of minor wounds and scratches and has a soothing and calming effect.

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• Fast way: Sprinkle whisks with water (warm shower would be perfect) and put them in waterproof bag or box. Put it in warm place (e.g. sauna) for 1-2 h. And in most cases the whisks will be ready to use.
• Regular way: dip them briefly in water and arrange them, dipping them like flowers, stem side down. Leave for a few hours. The whisk gets a drink of water through the stem. It becomes supple and soft.
• It is not recommended to keep the whisks soaked in water for long periods of time. The leaves should be kept moist, elastic and light during all bathing session.

For a longer period of time: Remove the packing film from the box, if present. Store in a cardboard box: in a dry, well-ventilated but unheated room, out of direct sunlight. For example, in a garage, outside storage room, etc. The aim is to prevent the whisks from drying out or shattering (then molding).To make the whisks ventilate better, you can make a few holes in the carboard for better ventilation.

Whisking with whisks is a traditional sauna practice in which the body is warmed and massaged with specially prepared whisks. This can be done either on yourself or on another person.

• Self-whisking – usually gentler, more for warming up and enjoying the scents.
• Whisking others – can be more intense, with massage elements, requiring more technique and strength.

Here are some ideas of how it's done:

💨Gently slap the pre-moistened whisk from head to toe, including the sides and arms – from the shoulders to palms;

💨With each stroke of the whisk, the bath master blows hot air onto the body;

💨 The movements with the whisk are performed lightly and rhythmically.