An infrared sauna room is a type of sauna that uses infrared heaters to emit infrared light experienced as radiant heat which is absorbed by the surface of the skin.The standard infrared sauna room looks like a traditional dry sauna. They are generally constructed from durable, natural woods and other materials that can withstand high heat. While other types of saunas use some kind of furnace, an infrared sauna has one or more special panels embedded in the walls.