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Radiant skin and the healing power of red light therapy and infrared saunas

Skincare is having a real moment. From cleansers to serums, facials to injectables, everyone wants to unlock the secrets of radiant glowing skin.

radiant skin from infrared light therapy

And yet amid the sea of options, a dynamic duo has emerged - and it has nothing to do with lotions or potions. This treatment offers more than just a path to beauty, it’s a holistic approach to health and wellness that radiates from within.

The skin superstars in question are – you guessed it! – red light therapy and infrared saunas.

Let’s unpack why.


A holistic approach to skin health

Your skin is amazing. It’s one of the body’s largest organs. It serves as the first layer of protection from the outside world, fending off germs and pollutants. And it plays a major role in detoxification as the sweat that comes out of your pores releases toxins and impurities.

Beauty may only be skin deep, but the skin itself reflects what’s happening within.

While skincare is great, red light therapy and infrared saunas delve deeper into the body than any moisturiser or exfoliator can go. They are non-invasive therapies that encourage healing inside and out, and the vibrancy you’ll see in the mirror is thanks to improved health on a cellular level.

Red light therapy and graceful aging

At Gaia Wellness and Recovery (Tauranga’s holistic health haven), we are all about aging gracefully. We embrace wrinkles and fine lines – the natural signs of a life well lived – but we also fully support any natural therapy that can make us healthier and happier.


Red light therapy uses wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to penetrate the skin’s surface, stimulating cellular repair and enhancing blood flow. The wavelengths emitted by a red light panel or pod promote collagen production and help deliver nutrients to your skin cells for supple skin all over the body.

Supporting your skin is not just about beauty, it’s about wellness.

Promote detoxification with infrared saunas

Age-old wisdom suggests you should sweat every day. Sweating is the body’s built-in detoxification process that purges toxins and impurities from your system.

Now, imagine harnessing this natural detox superpower in the comforting warmth of an infrared sauna (followed by an energising ice bath!). The heat encourages your body to sweat, while the infrared wavelengths reach deep into your tissues to help release toxins, and they stimulate lymphatic flow so your body can remove wastes more efficiently.


When you regularly clear impurities away, your skin thanks you with renewed radiance.

Infrared saunas, eczema, and other skin conditions

If you’re an eczema sufferer, you’ve probably tried every product on the market – but what about infrared saunas? Did you know infrared wavelengths can reduce inflammation and encourage circulation?

Spending a short stint in an infrared sauna can soothe skin, calm redness, and alleviate itching. Ongoing infrared sauna sessions can bring long-term relief to eczema sufferers and other skin conditions.

Your journey to radiant skin starts within

It’s not about ridding wrinkles or punishing your skin – it’s about healing, detoxifying, recovering, and seeing those positive changes reflected on your skin and body.

To nurture a sense of wellbeing that transcends the surface, speak to Gaia Wellness and Recovery. We are bringing red light therapy, ice baths, and infrared saunas to Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty – book a session today.


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