Sunlighten uses infrared wavelengths to warm the body from within, resulting in a deeper sense of relaxation and a deeper sweat. Infrared is a healthy and safe form of energy that is also naturally occurring in our own bodies.

Sunlighten offers 3 ranges of infrared saunas, all using different forms of carbon technology:

The Select Series - Carbon Surround

The Signature Series and Solo System saunas - Solocarbon Technology

The new mPulse Series - Solocarbon Full Spectrum Technology

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FAQ's

What is Infrared?
Infrared light (experienced as heat) is the invisible part of the sun’s spectrum with the ability to penetrate human tissue.  Infrared sauna therapy uses this penetrating characteristic to heat the body directly at the core rather than simply warming the air or skin’s surface.

Sunlighten far-infrared saunas have been clinically shown to increase the body’s core temperature, resulting in a deeper sweat, benefiting your wellness goals.

How Safe is Infrared Heat?
Infrared heat is completely safe and healthy for all living things.  You can be exposed to infrared light for hours without the risk of burning.  Infrared is a naturally occurring output of the sun, but does not contain the harmful UV rays associated with unprotected sunlight.  In fact, infrared heat is so safe, it is used in hospitals to warm newborn infants.

Infrared Saunas vs. Traditional Saunas
Infrared heat is very gentle.  The experience is similar to lying in the sun on a warm day and feeling the heat radiate to the core of your body.  Unlike traditional (hot rock or steam) saunas--which operate at well in excess of 90°C--infrared heat has the benefit of being effective at a more comfortable operating temperature of 40°-65°C.

Traditional saunas heat the air vs. the body directly.  Rather than inducing a deeper sweat and relaxation, this can make the experience unbearably hot and difficult to breathe.  Because infrared heat penetrates human tissue vs. simply heating the surface of the skin, infrared saunas are seven times more effective than traditional saunas at cleansing the body.  By raising the body’s core temperature, infrared saunas can produce a sweat composed of 20% toxins vs. only 3% toxins with a traditional sauna.