Collection: Far Infrared Saunas
Far infrared saunas warm your body directly with a long infrared wavelength instead of heating the air, so they stay comfortable at a lower ambient temperature than a traditional sauna. Far-infrared light sits at the long end of the range of infrared, just beyond red light in the light spectrum, and it is what most infrared saunas for home rely on. Browse our far infrared saunas above, and the guide below covers how the heat works, the benefits, and what to look for.
What is a far infrared sauna and how far infrared heat works
A far infrared sauna is a sauna room whose heater emits far infrared heat. This infrared energy is a band of infrared light that the surface of the skin absorbs, so the light penetrates for deep penetration that heats the body rather than the air. You feel deep heat at a lower air temperature, which gently raises your core temperature and triggers a sweat. Many infrared saunas use low EMF carbon panels for even far infrared heating, plus an adjustable temperature controller. Compare emission levels in our low EMF infrared saunas.
Far infrared light versus near infrared and full spectrum
Within infrared there are three bands. Near infrared sits at the short end and powers red light and red light therapy for the skin, mid infrared is between, and the long band delivers gentle far infrared light. A full spectrum sauna blends all three, so a full spectrum cabin gives the widest range, while a model focused on the long band keeps it simple. Unlike traditional saunas that only heat the air, every infrared cabin warms you directly. The near, mid, and far infrared explainer goes deeper.
Far infrared sauna benefits: detox, pain relief, and skin health
Most buyers weigh the health benefits first. Reported benefits from the use of infrared saunas include pain relief, faster recovery and muscle recovery, skin health and rejuvenation, and the detoxification and relaxation that follow a deep sweat as the body works to detoxify. These therapeutic benefits promote relaxation, overall wellness, and common wellness goals. Long term Finnish sauna research led by Laukkanen, published in clinical cardiology journals, links regular sauna bathing with heart outcomes, and integrative medicine and naturopathic practitioners often include infrared therapy. Evidence on far infrared specifically is still developing, so an infrared sauna might support a routine rather than treat disease. Because heat causes an increased heart rate, avoid use with congestive heart failure and check with a clinician first if you are pregnant or have a heart or blood pressure condition.
How to choose the best low EMF far infrared sauna
To pick the right sauna, start with a published EMF test from a low EMF carbon heater, then size it to your sauna sessions and household. A home sauna can be a permanent cabin or a foldable portable infrared sauna for a sauna at home in a small space. Premium infrared cabins add Bluetooth audio and chromotherapy lighting, and a comprehensive warranty signals quality. The infrared sauna buying guide and our EMF checklist walk through the rest.
Far infrared saunas for the home
For home infrared use, these cabins fit most rooms because they run cooler than a regular sauna. See the full range of infrared saunas or compare sizes in our 2 person infrared saunas. Restore Suite is an authorized retailer with free US shipping, financing, a best price guarantee, and HSA and FSA eligibility on many models.
Frequently asked questions
How is a far infrared sauna different from a traditional sauna? A traditional sauna heats the air to a high temperature, while a far infrared sauna warms the body directly at a lower ambient temperature, so the heat feels gentler and the cabin runs cooler.
Is a far infrared sauna safe to use? For most healthy adults a session is well tolerated when you hydrate and start with 10 to 15 minutes. Choose a low EMF heater and ask a clinician if you are pregnant or have a heart condition.
Do far infrared saunas help with detox and pain? Many people use the deep heat for pain relief and the deep sweat tied to helping the body detox, though the science is still developing. Treat it as a supportive wellness habit.