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5 reasons to book your infrared sauna session
At our Flagship boutique in Paris, you can now book a session for a new-generation treatment: the infrared sauna. Benefits for body, skin and mind, differences from a traditional sauna, prices... Ellie has tested it for you and tells you all about it!
What is an infrared sauna?
Originating in Japan, the distinctive feature of the infrared sauna is its heating system based on... infrared radiation! A rather "barbaric" name, but a 100% natural practice: its waves (whose frequency is lower than that of light and not visible to the naked eye), are totally harmless and have numerous health benefits. When infrared rays come into contact with the skin, atoms and molecules are set in motion. It's this release of energy, which we feel as heat, that enables us to reap all the benefits... and there are many.
5 reasons to book your infrared sauna session now
- Because you certainly need a boost right now. When temperatures drop and winter ailments start to set in, a sauna is one of the good habits to start, as it boosts the immune system. Not to mention accelerated toxin elimination and improved blood circulation.
- Because in addition to being incredibly relaxing, you're also good for your skin.. Better cell renewal and deep tissue healing: yes, the sauna fights imperfections and reveals skin radiance!
- Because by improving your metabolism, the sauna contributes to the elimination of fats... and the toxins that love to lodge there ;-)
- Because it's time to slow down. The sauna's gentle, prolonged heat reduces stress and tension, which can lead to backache, and even improves sleep quality. A must for those who are always on the go.
- Because you deserve it. Period. And so do all the people you love ;-).
Infrared sauna or traditional sauna?
Unlike a conventional sauna (where the heat from the stove warms the surrounding air), infrared rays diffuse dry heat and penetrate deep into the tissues, warming the body directly. This implies a lower temperature (60°C for an infrared sauna versus 110°C for a traditional sauna), so longer sessions are possible. Gone is the feeling of "suffocation" that can occur after just a few minutes in a traditional sauna... As a result, the session lasts longer (30 minutes) and Sweating is more intense, as is purification of the body and skin, thanks to greater elimination of toxins. But that's not all: our infrared sauna features a patented full-spectrum infrared emitterwhich sets it apart from other infrared saunas currently on the market.
What is an infrared sauna?
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A full IR spectrum (short IR-A, medium IR-B, long IR-C) for rapid heating of the body, optimal penetration of the radiation to target different areas of the body (skin, deep muscles) for greater effectiveness and immediate relaxation.
- A unique ergonomic S-shape shape that adapts perfectly to the body's anatomy. In addition to providing real comfort for relaxation, it spreads radiation along the spine, a key metabolic area, and of course effectively relieves back pain.
Ellie's opinion on the infrared sauna
"It's time for my #metime, my well-deserved 45-minute break in the middle of a busy week... After discussing the session and any contraindications, I drink a large glass of water slipped in at the entrance - because it's important to be well hydrated before and after the session. it's important to be well hydrated before and after the session - then I take a shower. I then enter the cabin alone, for a 30-minute sauna.
I'm not a traditional sauna customer, precisely because I have a lot of trouble with their imposing, suffocating heat, so I set the intensity of the infrared sauna so that I can increase it as the session progresses, according to my comfort level. I quickly turn the setting up to the maximum to get the most out of the experience. I'm not too hot, but I can feel my body temperature rising, and I'm rapidly sweating profusely. I think of all the toxins I'm eliminating (Oh Joy!) and I relax to the very core of my muscles, my joints, my being. I even take the opportunity to meditate: I try to feel the sensations of each of my limbs, from the tips of my toes to the highest point of my head.
"The 30 minutes are up. A feeling of general well-being overcomes me: like a mood booster (probably because the gentle heat releases endorphins). I feel relaxed, light, radiant!"
I look at my skin in the reflection of the mirror as I leave the cabin, and I love this post-sauna glow. Now all I have to do is get into the shower to take full advantage of the sensorial Oh My Cream Skincare products I've been slipped, blow-dry my hair and get on with my workday, more relaxed than ever."
Frequencies and rates :
Session duration : 45 minutes including 30 minutes of sauna and 15 minutes (before and after the session) for showering and moisturizing.
Frequency: 2 to 3 sessions a week are ideal for maximizing the effects of infrared light on the body.
Price : 45€ solo, 60€ duo.
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