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Things To Know About Infrared Home Sauna

Jun 22, 2017 6 min read

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The Infrared Home Sauna

What are the advantages of the Infrared Home Sauna over a conventional sauna?

A conventional sauna heats the air in the chamber to a very high temperature, which in turn heats our body. An FIR sauna (Far Infrared Home Sauna) works differently.

Neither oxygen molecules nor nitrogen molecules in the air can block the FIR wave; therefore, the FIR unique wavelength penetrates directly onto our body a couple of inches.

It makes us feel quite warm and we perspire profusely, but our skin is not hurt by the hot air. Some heavy metals accumulate under our skin and the infrared home sauna is very good for sweating out heavy metal deposits under our skin.

Infrared energy is not only safe but highly beneficial for our bodies. Far infrared are lamps actively used for medical treatments by doctors, chiropractors, acupuncturists, physical therapists, massage therapists for arthritis, joints pain, stiff muscles, injuries to tendons and ligaments to promoting faster self-body healing effect.

What is the difference between a Dry Sauna, Wet Sauna, Steam Sauna and Herbal Sauna?

The dry sauna is the name given to sauna bathing where you do not sprinkle water over the stones or humidify the air in any other way. The low humidity (just 5–10%) means that you can increase the bathing temperature to over 90°C.

A wet sauna is best enjoyed at temperatures of around 75–85°C with a relative humidity of 15–30%. By pouring water into the in-built humidifier on the sauna heater when you first switch the heater on you can ensure the right balance between heat and humidity from the start of your sauna bath to the very end. During a wet sauna, water is also sprinkled over the sauna stones to increase the humidity.

A steam sauna is a gentler form of sauna bathing enjoyed at temperatures of 45–65°C with high levels of humidity (40–65%). To experience this form of sauna bathing you need a special sauna heater with a built-in water reservoir.

The herbal sauna is a variation on the steam sauna theme. Here liquid fragrances are added to the water sprinkled over the stones to perfume the air with the invigorating scent of aromatic herbs. The most sophisticated of Tylö’s sauna heaters have special containers for these fragrant essences and for dried herbs.

The steam bath is a totally different form of bathing. A steam generator located outside the steam room itself produces clouds of soothing steam in which to bathe. The 100% humidity means that, for most people, the bathing temperature is most comfortable at around 40–45°C.