Steam rooms are similar to saunas. The big difference lies in  the type of heat that they provide. A sauna uses dry heat, usually from hot rocks or a closed stove. Steam rooms are heated by a generator filled with boiling water.

While a sauna may help relax and loosen your muscles, it won’t have the same health benefits of a steam room. The key to the steam room’s unique health benefits is the humidity. This water vapour hydrates our hair, skin, and nails and can leave us feeling glowing and invigorated.