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Saunas use a dry heat. They’re typically heated between 180°F and 195°F with very low humidity,

heated by wood, gas, electric, or infrared technology (a.k.a., using light to create heat).

“It’s like sitting in an oven,” says Dr. Parikh.

That's why people often pour water over heated rocks in a sauna room

—it creates steam for a little bit of humidity, she says.