Are you on the hunt for the ultimate sauna experience? If so, you may want to take a closer look at full-spectrum saunas. These infrared saunas are taking the wellness world by storm for their ability to help you unwind, detoxify, and rejuvenate your body.
Unlike the common far infrared saunas (FIR), full spectrum saunas (FS) utilise the full range of infrared wavelengths, including near-infrared, mid-infrared, and far-infrared, to deliver a truly complete sauna experience.
In this article, we'll explore the benefits of FS saunas and why you might prefer a full-spectrum sauna over a standard far-infrared sauna. So, if you're ready to take your sauna game to the next level, sit tight and let's dive in.
What is a Full-Spectrum Sauna?
Full-spectrum infrared saunas are a type of infrared sauna that produce all 3 types of infrared light from infrared heaters. The entire spectrum of infrared wavelengths is:
- Near-infrared
- Mid-infrared
- Far-infrared
These infrared waves penetrate the human body at different depths which causes them to have slightly different therapeutic benefits. Far infrared heaters that produce all 3 of these wavelengths are called full-spectrum infrared heating elements. The infrared heat produced by FS heaters is hotter than far-infrared heat because both near and mid-infrared light produces more heat than far-infrared light.
What are the benefits of FS Saunas?
The benefits of a FS sauna are the same as a far-infrared sauna except they typically produce more heat, which allows for the body's core temperature to rise faster and cause faster profuse sweating.
Both near and mid-infrared light therapy have research that suggests additional cell health benefits such as increasing the healing process for wound healing. Simply put, the benefits of an FS sauna over an FIR sauna are:
- Hotter sauna session
- Increase core body temperature faster
- Better promote topical healing
- Different wavelengths better target skin renewal
Saunas that are full-spectrum include far-infrared waves as part of their heat source. These saunas typically use far-infrared heater panels for heating.
Which is better: Far Infrared or Full-Spectrum Saunas?
Full-spectrum saunas are better than far-infrared saunas because of the additional benefits of faster heat-up times, hotter sauna sessions, and the added therapeutic properties of near-infrared and mid-infrared wavelengths for wound healing.
However, the benefits of a full-spectrum sauna and a far-infrared sauna are virtually identical and full-spectrum infrared isn't needed for most wellness goals.
How do Full-Spectrum Saunas work?
Full-spectrum saunas work the same as far-infrared saunas, where the infrared wavelengths heat the body through direct contact, penetrating deep below the skin and into the adipose tissue. The heat from an FS infrared sauna widens blood vessels, improving circulation and providing more oxygen-rich blood to parts of the body.