Collection: Near Infrared Saunas
Near infrared saunas use the short end of the infrared range, the same near infrared light tied to red light therapy for the skin and recovery. Near infrared is usually delivered by LED panels and most often appears inside a full spectrum sauna that also includes mid and far infrared. These cabins combine light with infrared heat in one session. Browse our near infrared and full spectrum saunas above.
What is a near infrared sauna?
A near infrared sauna is an infrared sauna that emits near infrared light, the shortest infrared wavelength. Unlike far infrared heat that penetrates deeply to warm the body, near infrared works closer to the surface of the skin, which is why it is studied for skin health, collagen, and rejuvenation alongside recovery. Many cabins pair near infrared LED panels with far infrared heaters so you get light and heat together.
Near infrared, far infrared, and full spectrum
Infrared splits into three bands. Near infrared sits at the short end, mid infrared is between, and far infrared light delivers the deep warmth most saunas are known for. A full spectrum sauna blends all three, so a full spectrum cabin is usually the way to get near infrared, while a far infrared sauna focuses on deep heat.
Near infrared and red light therapy
Near infrared overlaps with red light therapy, sometimes called photobiomodulation, which uses red light around 660 nanometers and near infrared around 850 nanometers. People use it for skin health, collagen, muscle recovery, and pain relief. This differs from chromotherapy, which is colored mood lighting. See our saunas with red light therapy for cabins built around it.
What to look for
Check the stated wavelengths and panel coverage so the near infrared light reaches you, then judge it as a sauna with low EMF carbon heaters and quality wood. Compare emissions in our low EMF infrared saunas, see all infrared saunas, and read the infrared sauna buying guide. Restore Suite is an authorized retailer with free US shipping, financing, a best price guarantee, and HSA and FSA eligibility.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between near infrared and far infrared? Near infrared is the short wavelength tied to skin and red light therapy and works near the surface of the skin, while far infrared is the long wavelength that penetrates to warm the body for a deep sweat.
Do near infrared saunas use red light therapy? Often yes. Near infrared overlaps with red light therapy wavelengths, and many cabins combine red and near infrared LED panels with far infrared heat.
Is near infrared the same as a full spectrum sauna? Not quite. Near infrared is one of three bands; a full spectrum sauna includes near, mid, and far infrared together, the most common way to get near infrared at home.