I bought a infrared sauna last year and have been using it a couple time a week. I have to say this was a great investment. The benefit of infrared heaters is that the cabin does not heat up like a traditional sauna so it doesn't get all stuffy...u can still breath, which allows you to sit and enjoy the infrared sauna for a longer period of time. The reason I bought the sauna was for detoxification and joint pain. However, after a couple weeks of use I noticed not only my skin was looking healthier, but my body too. So it does help with weight loss, but there are many other reasons to but one as well.