Is Infrared Sauna the Same as Red Light Therapy?

June 1, 2026

Not quite — while both use light-based technology to support wellness, they work in different ways.

Infrared Sauna uses infrared heat to warm the body from within, promoting deep sweating, improved circulation, relaxation, detoxification, and muscle recovery.

Red Light Therapy, on the other hand, uses specific red and near-infrared wavelengths that penetrate the skin to support cellular function, reduce inflammation, boost collagen production, and accelerate recovery.

Think of it this way:

Far Infrared Sauna = Heat-based full-body wellness

Red Light Therapy = Light-based cellular recovery

The good news? They complement each other beautifully. While infrared sauna helps your body relax and recover through gentle heat, red light therapy works at a cellular level to support skin health, reduce oxidative stress, and enhance muscle repair.

At Salt World, these therapies can be experienced together for a more complete wellness and recovery journey.