When we think about the sauna, we think of stillness. Of heat. Of the deep exhale that comes when your shoulders finally drop and the world quiets down. But there’s more to the ritual than just heat — it’s also about what we bring into that space with us. And lately, we’ve been bringing algin.
Algin is a natural extract from sea algae. It's packed with minerals, rich in trace elements, and has this calming, softening effect on the skin that just feels right when you’re sweating it all out. Originally used in wellness treatments and skin therapy, we’ve found that it has a surprising place in the sauna too.
So why does it work so well in the sauna?
First off, the steam helps open your pores, which means your skin can actually absorb the nutrients in algin. That sea algae goodness doesn’t just sit on the surface — it seeps in. This can help hydrate and balance the skin, especially if you’ve spent too many days out in the wind or sun.
Second, there’s the scent. Algin doesn’t smell like perfume or eucalyptus or anything you’d expect. It smells like the sea — clean, earthy, and alive. That soft marine note grounds you. It brings a bit of the wild Nordic coast into the wooden heat of the sauna.
And finally, it just feels good. Add a few drops to your sauna water, mix it into a gus ritual, or blend it into a homemade body scrub. It’s gentle, natural, and made for slowing down.
At Lost Folks, we believe the best wellness rituals come from nature. From forests, oceans, and the quiet places in between. Algin from sea algae fits right in — not flashy, just quietly powerful.
See you in the steam,
Lost Folks
