Infrared vs Traditional Sauna: Which One’s Better for Detox?
Find the right sweat ritual for your body and mind.
We all need a good detox from time to time—not just from food or toxins, but from stress, noise, and overthinking. One of the most ancient and effective ways to do that? Sweating it out in a sauna.
But today, there’s more than one option. Traditional steam-filled saunas are being joined (and often replaced) by their sleek, modern cousin: the infrared sauna. So which is better for detox? And more importantly, which one is right for you?
Let’s break it down.
🔥 What’s the Difference Between Infrared and Traditional Saunas?
In a nutshell: Traditional saunas heat the air around you, which then heats your body. Infrared saunas use light to warm your body directly—without drastically increasing the room temperature.
💧 Which Sauna Is Better for Detox?
Both types of saunas help the body detox—but they work a little differently.
✅ Infrared Saunas: The Deep Detoxer
Infrared waves penetrate up to 4cm beneath the skin, heating your body from the inside out. This promotes a deeper sweat, which helps eliminate toxins stored in fat cells, such as heavy metals, plastics, and environmental pollutants.
Benefits:
• More sweat at a lower temp (comfortable detox)
• Boosts circulation & lymphatic drainage
• Helps with chronic inflammation and fatigue
🧖♀️ Great for people who want a deep, restorative detox—especially if they find high heat overwhelming.
🔥 Traditional Saunas: The Classic Cleanse
The intense, hot environment of a traditional sauna gets your heart pumping and induces a rapid sweat. This increases cardiovascular activity, flushes skin-level toxins, and mimics mild exercise.
Benefits:
• Strong heat shock response (great for immunity)
• Powerful mental release (if you like intensity)
• May improve endurance and blood pressure
🧖 Perfect for sauna purists or those who want a more vigorous, energetic sweat session.
✨ So, Which One Should You Choose?
See our quick guide
Whilst all of the benefits are experienced between both, the best choice for you is likely your comfort level during your experience.
At City Cave, we offer infrared sauna sessions that combine modern detox power with a soothing, meditative experience. It’s not about pushing yourself—it’s about supporting your body in its natural healing process.
💆♂️ Detox Is More Than Sweat
True detox is about more than sweating—it’s about slowing down, letting go and recalibrating your nervous system. That’s why we often recommend pairing your sauna session with:
• Float Therapy – for deep mental reset
• Massage – to move lymph and release stress tension
• Breath work or mindfulness – to centre yourself pre- or post-sauna
🔗 Ready to feel lighter, clearer and recharged?
Book your next infrared sauna session at City Cave and experience detox done differently.