The heat therapies offered at our day spas in Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh are a great weight loss and detox treatment as well as offering a pampering treat. Additionally these treatments can be added to any of our spa therapies – an ideal way to really chill out and relax during your visit.

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Detox/help with diet

You can lose up to 800 calories in a single session in the infra-red sauna! Try weekly to compliment a diet or detox regime.

With a friend or partner

The rasul mud treatment is great fun for couples.

PURE Beauty Tips and Aftercare Advice

Bring your bikini/boxers to wear for these therapies. If you forget, don't worry, we can provide disposable ones.

FAQs

What is an infra-red sauna?
PURE Spa Silverburn Glasgow and PURE Spa in Union Square Aberdeen have an infra-red sauna, which provides an extremely effective heat treatment. Infra-red saunas differ from traditional saunas by operating at a lower, more comfortable temperature of around 40degC. The infra-red rays heat the body and not the air and can penetrate the upper layers of the skin to eliminate toxins under the skin, making it a most effective treatment for cellulite and general detox. An average person can expect to burn the equivalent of 800 calories in a single session. Infra-red saunas promote deep cleansing and flush many toxins from the body. Regular use will improve skin and general health as toxins are eliminated from the body. In an infra-red sauna, the average person sweats out 20% toxins and 80% water! In a conventional sauna the average person sweats out 3% toxins and 97% water.

How will I lose weight?
The secret of infra-red sauna weight loss is due to the fact that the infra-red energy penetrates deep into your body, in fact, up to 2 inches deep. This deep penetration causes a heating effect deep in your muscles and your organs. It increases your metabolic rate. Your body will react. It does this by raising your pulse and you start to sweat! You can easily drop as much as four pounds during one 30 minute infra-red session ! Most of this loss will be water loss, and it is very important that you drink plenty of water after your session to rehydrate your body. The weight loss is caused by the body’s reaction to sweating which burns calories in order to sweat, and the removal of toxins in your system which boosts your metabolic rate.

Number of calories a 150 pound person normally burns up in 30 minutes of exercise: 
Marathon running - 593
Vigorous squash - 510
Swimming - 300
Jogging - 300
Tennis - 265
Cycling - 225
Golfing - 150
Walking - 150

Anyone being used to the heat in a sauna could easily burn 600 to 800 kCal and you will lose weight much easier than in a traditional sauna because the infra-red heat penetrates deeper into your body than the heat in an ordinary sauna. Because human fat starts to liquefy at 110DegF, subcutaneous fat can be released along with your sweat. Your pores are cleansed, your skin will become healthier and you get rid of all kinds of toxins that are accumulating in your body fat. Getting rid of toxins is good. It corrects metabolic imbalances that were causing poor digestion and weight gain.

Are there other benefits?
You'd be amazed by the effects infra-red can have on your health. Did you know that using an infra-red sauna:

• Causes weight loss (without having to lift a finger)
• Helps treat cellulite 
• Improves your immune system 
• Improves your strength and vitality 
• Helps cure several skin diseases like eczema, psoriasis and acne 
• Strengthens the cardio-vascular system 
• Helps control your blood pressure 
• Detoxifies your body 
• Gives you more energy and relieves stress 
• Helps treat burns and scars 
• Relieves pain (joint pain, sore muscles, arthritis) 
• Helps control your cholesterol level 
• Helps treat bronchitis

What is a Rasul mud treatment?
A Rasul mud treatment is an extremely relaxing, all over detox experience.
You start this unique experience by applying rasul clay detox mud all over the body. You then enter the steam chamber. The steam in the chamber has a therapeutic scent which will  release all thoughts of stress from your mind. Upon entering you will take a seat on the heated mosaic bench. The steam will then open up all pores allowing the rasul clay mud to be absorbed into the skin and give you a deep detoxification all over. During this time all you need to do is sit back, relax and focus your eyes on the colour therapy mood enhancing lights. After the absorption of the mud from the steam a warm mist descends from the ceiling and drizzles your body with water and leave your skin feeling refresh and your mind/body feeling relaxed.

What are the benefits of the Rasul treatment?
Mud helps to stimulate the blood flow and revives skin tissue.
A stimulating effect on the lymph system.
Drainage of all toxins away out of the body.
The purifying effect of the mud makes a perfect therapy for skin and rheumatic problems
Nourishes skin and leaves it feeling soft and supple.

Can I have a Rasul treatment on my own?
Of course, although this treatment can be great fun enjoyed with someone else!

Treatment Reviews

Infra Red Sauna
Evening Express, January 2011

Where: PURE Spa Union Square

Description: This specialised sauna at the back of the PURE Spa, emits infra-red rays. Compared to traditional saunas which heat the air, these infra-red rays heat the body directly, allowing toxins and calories to be shed. This sauna operates at 40 DegC.

Time: 30 minutes.

Price: £10

Experience: The treatment felt quite different to a normal sauna as our tester found she was able to withstand the heat for much longer. In fact the 30 minutes passed far too quickly. The mood lighting made it more relaxing while the robe and slippers and cup of tea or coffee after the treatment in the relaxation room, added luxury.

Results: It's claimed that one session will make you lose up to 800 calories, along with detoxifying your body. With the amount of sweating the tester did, she wouldn't doubt it! Once she'd cooled off, the tester felt a glow similar to the way she'd feel after a punishing exercise session.

Negatives: Thre sauna is a little bit cramped and can only hold three people at a push.

Best For: Those who want the results without the exercise.

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