Traditional saunas (or Finnish saunas) use a rock-filled heater to heat the air around you. These heaters increase the temperature of the room between 150°F and 195°F, promoting perspiration, releasing toxins, improving circulation and relaxing muscles.

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Infrared saunas, on the other hand, use infrared lamps which produce electromagnetic radiation, penetrating heat through your body instead of heating the air around you. Although the lower temperatures (ranging from 120°F to 150°F) provide a more comfortable experience, this type of heat creates a much deeper penetration into muscles and tissues through cellular activity. In fact, infrared saunas are seven times more effective in detoxing than traditional saunas.

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What is near-, mid- and far-infrared waves?

 

Infrared is a portion of the Electromagnetic Spectrum, just after Visible Light (where the color red is at the end of this color spectrum). 'Near' infrared is nearest to the color red; 'mid' infrared is in the middle, and 'far' infrared is farthest from red.

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The near-infrared wavelength (NIR) is the shortest of the three infrareds. It’s absorbed just below the surface of the skin (epidermis), providing...

 

• wound healing

• cell health/regeneration (tissue growth)

• skin revitalization (clear up acne lesions, improve fine lines and wrinkles, and encourages collagen synthesis)

• alleviate inflammation

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The mid-infrared wavelength (MIR) is longer than NIR, which penetrates deeper into soft tissue (dermis), providing... 

 

• inflammation

• pain

• decreased healing time (dilates blood vessels and increases circulation so more oxygen can reach injured areas)

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The far-infrared wavelength (FIR) is the longest wavelength, penetrating into the deepest layers (subcutis) where toxins and chemicals can be trapped. This wavelength provides... 

 

• weight loss

• increased heart rate (which is equal to a mild cardio workout)

• increased blood flow throughout the body

• reduction of pain and inflammation

• lessened joint stiffness

• lower body stress.

• powerful detoxification through sweating​

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Our Sunlighten® Sauna is a full-spectrum sauna, integrating all three wavelengths in one to provide you with the most comprehensive therapy on the market.

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