September 1, 2025

Sauna ice – a refreshing addition to your sauna session

Name: Sauna Menthol®
Brand: Sauna Menthol
SKU: 007
Price: 14.95 EUR
Availability: InStock

In addition to traditional saunas, many people want to bring something new and very refreshing to their sauna experience. Sauna ice , also known as menthol crystals, sauna crystals, menthol crystals or sauna menthol , meets this need. Sauna ice brings a fresh, cool feeling to the sauna, which refreshes the body and mind in an extraordinary way.

What is sauna ice?

Sauna ice is a crystalline product made from natural menthol, which is used in the sauna in conjunction with the steam water. The crystals are pure menthol, and their special feature is a strong cooling and refreshing effect. The sauna crystals melt with the steam water and release a fresh menthol scent with the steam, which spreads throughout the sauna.

The product is known by many names:

sauna ice
menthol chloride
sauna crystal
menthol crystal
menthol ice cream

All of these refer to the same product, the idea of which is to bring a refreshing and cleansing addition to traditional saunas.

How does sauna ice work?

When a small amount of menthol crystals is added to the sauna water and thrown into the heater, a special sauna experience is created. The hot steam combines with the cool menthol and creates the impression that the air feels hot and cool at the same time. This contrast of temperatures opens up the breath and refreshes the whole body.

Using sauna ice is a reminder of how saunas can have a variety of effects on the body and mind. The cooling sensation produced by menthol crystals can ease breathing, relax muscles, and increase the feeling of well-being after a sauna session.

Using sauna ice in the sauna

Using sauna ice is easy and safe if you remember a few basic instructions:

Just add a few small menthol crystals to the sauna water.
Pour water into the heater as normal.
Enjoy the instantly spreading fresh menthol vapor.

Too many sauna crystals can make the sauna too strong, so moderation is key. Many people find their own comfortable amount by experimenting, but usually a small piece is enough to have a refreshing effect with sauna ice. Remember that sauna ice melts at temperatures above 41 degrees, so do not take a bag into the sauna, but rather make a dose outside the sauna, either in a sauna bucket or in a larger amount of sauna water.

Why choose sauna ice?

Sauna ice brings excitement and variety to your regular sauna experience. It is the perfect choice when you want something new for your sauna or want a refreshing feeling after a hot sauna. Menthol crystals are ideal for, for example:

in connection with cooling down and open water swimming
for recovery after sports performance
to open your breath during flu season or just for fun
as a refreshing element to accompany relaxation

Many people find that sauna ice brings an almost spa-like atmosphere to the sauna, combining warmth and freshness.

Sauna ice as a gift

Sauna crystals are also an excellent gift idea for a sauna lover. Stylishly packaged sauna ice is a practical and surprising gift that will bring joy to many sauna sessions. It can be used to offer the recipient a new kind of experience that will be remembered for a long time. We also offer a special gift package for Sauna Menthol products, which you can purchase here.

Summary

Sauna ice, menthol crystals, sauna crystals, menthol crystals and menthol ice – a product called by various names – brings a new refreshing twist to Finnish saunas. It makes it easy to make a regular sauna a fresher, more invigorating and more enjoyable experience.

If you're looking for a way to take your sauna experience to the next level, try Sauna Menthol sauna ice. A small amount can make a big impact – and a sauna experience that will be remembered.

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