Infrared saunas use infrared heaters in a small portable room to create a sauna. The temperature in an infrared sauna is lower than a traditional rock sauna, therefore it allows people to stay inside longer and get similar benefits. The health benefits of infrared saunas include detoxification, improved circulation, clearing of sinuses, healing of tumors and toxin-laden cells. The Chicago area has several spas and medical facilities that have infrared saunas, including the Optimal Health Medical Center and Allyu Spa.

A chemical peel is a process that uses a chemical solution to improve and smooth the texture of facial skin by removing its damaged outer layers. People turn to chemical peels to fix skin issues such as acne, sun damage and age spots. There are many places in the Chicago area where people can get chemical peels and related services, like microdermabrasion. Nu Med Spa has several locations in Chicago, and the Lincoln Park area has several businesses that perform chemical peels.

Infrared saunas and chemical peels are essentially different treatments. In general, saunas allow people to sweat out toxins and clear their sinuses. Although there is some clearing of tumors, skin care is not the main function of an infrared sauna. However, skin care is the main function of chemical peels. The clearing of acne, removal of skin tumors and the clearing and smoothing of skin is the main purpose of a chemical peel, so it stands to reason that there are only a few places that offer both chemical peels and infrared saunas.

One place that offers both is Rittacca Laser and Cosmetic Center in Vernon Hills, a Chicago suburb. The center offers a variety of services for people that can afford them and want to slow down the aging process and look and feel as young as they can. They offer chemical peels to reduce the affects of aging on the skin and the sauna as part of their spa treatments.