Finding the Best Temperature For Infrared Saunas

Whether you’re using a best temperature for infrared sauna for relaxation, detoxification or simply to sweat away the stress of a long day, finding the perfect temperature is important. Getting too hot is never good for you while being too cold can be uncomfortable and not make the experience what it should be.

With a traditional sauna, you should aim for sessions of 10-30 minutes at a temperature of 70-90 degrees. However, with infrared saunas you can achieve the same results at a lower temperature. This is because the infrared light heats your body directly so you can achieve a more effective sweating without losing electrolytes, which is what happens with high-temperature steam saunas. In fact the sweat produced in a low-temperature infrared sauna is typically more fat-laden and stickier which is ideal for detoxification purposes.

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The ideal sauna temperature also depends on your personal preference and the preferences of those who will be using it with you. If you’re unsure about what temperature to choose, or if you’re new to infrared saunas, we recommend starting off with the lowest temperature settings and gradually increasing them. This will give your body time to get used to the process and prevent overheating, which can be dangerous.

Additionally, we recommend doing some light exercises or taking a hot shower or bath before your sauna session. This will help to raise your core temperature before you step into the sauna, which can result in a more effective sweating session even at a lower sauna temperature.