The primary differences between an infrared sauna and a traditional Finnish sauna lie in their heating mechanisms, temperatures, and the overall experience they offer:
Infrared Sauna: Infrared saunas use infrared heaters to emit infrared radiant heat. This type of heat directly penetrates the body, warming it from the inside out. The heat is absorbed by the skin without significantly increasing the surrounding air temperature. Infrared saunas operate at lower temperatures (typically between 50°C to 65°C), with a focus on directly warming the body rather than heating the air.
Traditional Sauna: Traditional Finnish saunas use a conventional heater that heats rocks. Traditional saunas operate at higher temperatures, ranging between 65°C to 90°C. The high temperatures lead to an intense heat experience, and water can be added to the rocks to create steam, increasing humidity.