Russian Banya in San-Francisco (Archimedes banya, русская баня)

Banya benefits to skin: - Helps intensify the work of sweat and oil glands. In fact, it's the secrets of these glands that support the so-called protective layer of skin that limits the proliferation of bacteria. - Increase in peripheral blood circulation and temperature as well as perspiration and hydrating the outer layer of skin tissue helps improve the ability of the skin to absorb healing & rejuvenating body products used in spa treatments. - Has an effect on the immune system, water-salt exchange, vitamin and tissue hormones, enzymes, which in a lot of ways is due to the contrasting temperature conditions. - Intensified blood flow improves the processes of "skin respiration" or absorption of oxygen through skin. High skin temperature leads to a 2-3 times faster metabolism. Blood circulation also helps to dissolve infiltrates a lot faster. - Positive effect on vegetative nervous system tonus, metabolism of skin sugar, fats, nitrogenous compounds, water-electrolyte exchange. - Also has a distinctive cosmetic effect. For centuries skin was thought to reflect the overall health condition of a person. Banya has a beneficial effect on skin trophism, improves its functioning and the look of skin in general. Stimulation of oil and sweat glands facilitates regeneration of dry hair. - Great practice for thermoregulation mechanisms; it improves body's adaptivity to seasonal changes in weather, resistance to viral and bacterial infectious diseases etc. - Also known to help people with allergies. By influencing metabolic processes, endocrine and nervous systems, banya improves the overall functioning of human body, which manifests in physical well-being as well as a normalized appetite.