Sauna Blanket Guide: Benefits, Buying Tips, And Top Picks
Curious if slipping into a sauna blanket is worth the hype? From perks and risks, to how long you should actually stay wrapped up, here’s everything you need to know before you sweat it out.
Written by: Jaime Osnato
Written on: September 8, 2025
Jaime Osnato is a health journalist and licensed social worker based in NYC. With over a decade of experience writing for top digital health and wellness outlets like Well+Good, SELF, Shape, FitPregnancy, LIVESTRONG.com, and more. Jaime brings insight and integrity to every story.
Living with chronic conditions herself, Jaime believes health information should be clear and understandable - no medical degree required. She's fuelled by a mission to transform complex science into clear, usable guidance. Her goal? To arm readers with trustworthy, evidence-backed knowledge, so they can confidently advocate for their own health.
- 1. What is a sauna blanket?
- 2. The top benefits of sauna blankets
- 3. Infrared sauna blankets: how they work
- 4. Expert buying tips: what to look for in the best sauna blanket
- 5. Our Healf-approved picks for infrared sauna blankets
- 6. How to safely use a sauna blanket at home
- 7. Sauna blanket vs. traditional sauna: which is right for you?
- 8. Some possible risks and precautions of sauna blankets
- 9. The bottom line
- 10. Key takeaways
- 11. Your most asked questions, answered
