• Celebrity wellness trend: Halle Berry, Cindy Crawford and Julianne Hough regularly use infrared and traditional saunas.
• Benefits cited: improved recovery, circulation, skin tone, relaxation and better sleep.
• Many stars combine saunas with cold plunges — known as contrast therapy — to reduce inflammation and speed recovery.
H2: Why celebs are turning up the heat
Hollywood names from Halle Berry to Gwyneth Paltrow have leaned into sauna-based routines as part of broader wellness regimens. Stars say regular sessions help with relaxation, sleep, muscle recovery and skin health. Cindy Crawford, who owns a home infrared sauna, told Byrdie she tries “to go into an infrared sauna for 20 minutes at least once a week,” noting it’s “super gentle, soothing, and therapeutic” and helps improve sleep and circulation.
H3: What is infrared sauna and contrast therapy?
Infrared saunas deliver heat that penetrates the body directly rather than heating the air. Celebrities often pair hot sessions with cold plunges or ice baths — a practice called contrast therapy. Proponents say alternating hot and cold stimulates circulation, reduces inflammation and speeds muscle recovery. Julianne Hough, who has posted sauna and cold-plunge clips on Instagram, credits contrast therapy with helping her manage injuries and maintain performance during long tours.
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H2: Stars and what they say
Julianne Hough has regularly shared sauna snaps and videos from resorts and at-home setups, pairing sessions with ice baths after workouts. She’s publicly described using ice baths since 2015 to manage tour-related injuries and recovery.
Cindy Crawford emphasizes routine and downtime — saying a short infrared session is also “twenty minutes of uninterrupted time to read.” For Crawford, the sauna doubles as a beauty and relaxation tool that supports skin tone and collagen production.
H3: More celebrity endorsements
Gwyneth Paltrow says she uses an infrared sauna daily when possible, describing sauna time as a cornerstone of her wellness habits. Halle Berry has posted spa and sauna photos while noting body care is essential. Other fans include Kim Kardashian, Zac Efron, Lady Gaga (who uses infrared sessions to ease fibromyalgia spasms), Justin Bieber (who sometimes brings a sauna on tour) and Salma Hayek.
H2: What experts say — and what to keep in mind
While stars report benefits, medical advice varies. Saunas can support relaxation and circulation for many people, but those with medical conditions should consult a doctor before starting regular sauna or contrast therapy. Hydration and gradual exposure are commonly recommended.
H3: Bottom line
From infrared benches at home to resort saunas and ice baths, contrast therapy has become a visible part of celebrity self-care. For stars like Halle Berry and Cindy Crawford, the ritual mixes recovery, skin care and quiet time — a hot-ticket trend that continues into the new year.
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