What is red light therapy?
Red light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation or low-level laser therapy (LLLT), is a non-invasive treatment that uses red and near-infrared (NIR) light to stimulate cellular activity and promote healing. The therapy has gained popularity in recent years due to its potential benefits in various areas of health and wellness.
What can red light therapy do?
Skin Care & Anti-Aging
- Promote collagen synthesis: Red light therapy can promote the synthesis of collagen in the skin, making it more firm and elastic.
- Improve pigmentation: Red light therapy can regulate collagen production, reduce pigment deposition, and improve pigmentation problems.
- Shrink pores: Red light therapy can promote the metabolism of skin cells, clean and shrink pores.
- Reduce sebum secretion: Red light therapy can reduce the secretion of sebum in the skin, control the oil, and inhibit bacterial growth to improve acne condition.
Suggested usage and frequency:
Clean your face , wear glasses or goggles, place the red light therapy device to the face about 10-20cm away from your skin (adjust the distance according to the irradiance of the device), and use it for
10-30 minutes. 1-2 times per day, or 3-5 times per week.After using the device, moisturize your skin. Continued use it for 4-8 weeks can effectively improve skin conditions.
Acne
- Promote skin metabolism: Red light therapy can promote the metabolism of skin cells, stimulate the mitochondria in skin cells to produce more ATP
energy, and replace damaged cells with newly generated healthy cells to improve acne problems.
- Inhibit sebum secretion: Red light therapy can inhibit sebaceous gland secretion, reduce discomfort caused by excessive sebum secretion to alleviate acne problems.
- Reduce inflammation: Red light therapy can reduce inflammation and alleviate the inflammatory response associated with acne to reduce acne problems.
Suggested usage and frequency:
1) Before using the device, clean the acne-prone skin area with cold or warm water and pat dry.
2) Point it toward the acne-prone area from a distance of 15-30cm (adjust the distance according to the irradiance of the device) for 5-20 minutes. 1-2 times per day for 4-12 weeks, or until the acne subsides.
3) While using red light therapy device, gently massage your face 10-20 times per minute for 5-20 minutes. 1-2 times per day to shrink pores, improve inflamed acne, and promote skin regeneration.
Fat Burning
- Stimulate muscle cell metabolism: Red light therapy can penetrate deep into the muscles, stimulate the mitochondria in muscle cells, and help the muscles better consume fat.
- Accelerate fat breakdown: Red light therapy can activate enzymes and metabolites in the body, accelerate the speed and way of fat breakdown.
- Increase metabolic rate: The stimulating effect of red light therapy can increase the body's metabolic rate, allowing the body to continue to burn more energy while at rest.
Suggested usage and frequency:
Place the red light therapy device 15-50cm away from the target area (adjust the distance according to the irradiance of the device) for 20-30 minutes, once a day or 3-5 times a week.
Halr Growthg
- Increased blood flow: Red light therapy can help increase blood flow to the scalp, providing more oxygen and nutrients to the hair follicles and promoting healthier hair growth.
- Reduced inflammation: Inflammation can damage hair follicles and lead to hair loss. Red light therapy has been shown to reduce scalp inflammation, which can help protect the follicles and promote healthier hair growth.
- Stimulated hair follicles: Red light therapy can stimulate hair follicles, resulting in increased hair thickness and density.
Suggested usage and frequency:
Before using the device, it is better to clean your scalp. Place the red light therapy device 10-30cm away from the scalp (adjusting the distance depending on the irradiance of the device), and point it toward the scalp for 20-30 minutes, once a day or 3-5 times a week. Use it for 4-8 weeks continuously.While using, you can also gently massage your scalp.
Inflammation
- Pain and discomfort relief: Red light therapy can help relieve pain and discomfort by enhancing blood circulation, which may be especially useful for inflammation sufferers.
- Promote healing: Red light therapy can increase energy production, help cells operate better to accelerate the healing of inflammation.
- Reduce inflammation response: Red light therapy can improve cellular function and metabolism, reduce inflammation response, help control inflammation and relieve inflammation-related symptoms.
Suggested usage and frequency:
Place the device 20-50cm away from the target area (adjust the distance according to the irradiance of the device), and point toward the target area for 10-30 minutes, once a day or 3-5 times a week. lf the inflammation is severe, increase the frequency of use. Use it continuously for 7-14 days or until the inflammation subsides.
Mental Health
- Relieve anxiety and stress: Red light therapy can help alleviate anxiety and stress by increasing endorphin levels in the blood and reducing the secretion of stress hormones, making people feel relaxed and comfortable.
- Boost self-confidence: Red light therapy can improve people's psychological state, enhance self-confidence and self-esteem, improve mental state, and reduce mental stress.
- Alleviate psychological imbalances: Red light therapy can help people alleviate psychological imbalances, including depression, anxiety, mental illness, etc.
Suggested usage and frequency:
1) Create a relaxing environment: Creating a quiet and relaxing environment when using red light therapy is essential. You can choose a quiet room and turn off devices such as TVs and phones that may cause interference.
2) Choose the appropriate intensity: Choose a light intensity suitable for psychological therapy to ensure that it does not have an uncomfortable effect.
3) Therapy time: The therapy time varies from person to person, and we recommend initially using it for around 30 minutes per session, then gradually increasing the time.
The frequency of using red light therapy as psychological therapy should be determined according toindividual circumstances. Use it 1-2 times a week initially, then gradually increasing to once a day or 3-5 times a week.
Brain lmprovement
- Increase the survival rate and metabolic ability of nerve cells, enhance the activity of neurons, improve communication efficiency between brain neurons, and strengthen memory and learning abilities.
- Promote the growth and proliferation of neural stem cells, enhance the self-repair and regenerative ability of the nervous system.
- Reduce the symptoms of brain neurodegeneration by inhibiting the production of inflammatory factors and reducing cell stress.
Suggested usage and frequency:
1) Target area: Generally, you can choose areas of the brain cortex such as the frontal, temporal, and parietal lobes for irradiation. The specific target area should be determined based on your needs and usage.
2) Time: lt is better to use it less than 20 minutes each time, and gradually increase the time based on your comfort and tolerance.
3) Frequency: Use it 2-3 times a week continuously for several weeks or even months to achieve better results. Consult with a professional doctor or therapist for guidance if needed.
Place the red light therapy device 15-30 cm away from the brain cortex, and choose areas such as the frontal, temporal, and parietal lobes. Continue to use it for 10-30 minutes, and try to maintain a calm, relaxed, and focused mindset during the process. Avoid being distracted or falling asleep. 2-3 times a week. Using it continuously for several weeks or months to achieve better results.
Sleep Optimization
- Promote the secretion of melatonin by the pineal gland: Red light therapy can stimulate the pineal gland to secrete melatonin, a hormone thatregulates the biological clock and helps regulate sleep rhythms.
- Improve sleep quality: Red light therapy can improve the excitability of the human nervous system, balance nervous system function, help eliminate anxiety and tension.
- Alleviate sleep disorders: Red light therapy lamps can also relax muscles, relieve tension, and alleviate sleep disorders such as insomnia and nocturnal awakenings, creating a more comfortable sleep environment.
Suggested usage and frequency:
Use it before bedtime at night, place the device at the head or bedside table position, 15-20 minutes, once a day. The best time is from 9 pm to 11 pm. During your sleep regulation period, try not to stay up late.
Muscle Recovery
- Promote blood circulation: Red light therapy has a greater penetration depth and can penetrate the surface of the skin to reach deep subcutaneous muscle tissue and blood vessels, promoting muscle blood circulation, increasing the supply of oxygen and nutrients.
- Relieve muscle fatigue: Red light therapy can promote the metabolism of lactic acid, reduce the degree of muscle fatigue, improve muscle function, and enable muscles to recover quickly.
- Increase muscle tissue vitality: After red light therapy, the cell vitality and metabolic capacity of muscle tissue are improved, enhancing the muscle's ability to respond to external stimuli and reducing the
occurrence of muscle damage.
Suggested usage and frequency:
Place the red light therapy device at a distance of 15-50cm, and use it continuously for 20-30 minutes, once a day or 3-5 times a week .When using it, you can massage the area of the muscle that needs to be restored appropriately.
Enhance Strength
- Promote muscle repair: Red light therapy can promote the metabolism of muscle tissue, allowing the damaged muscle to be repaired and regenerated.
- Improve muscle tissue function: Red light therapy penetrates deeply into muscle tissue, stimulating energy production and improving the functional status of muscles.
- Increase muscle creatine content: Creatine is an energy storage substance in muscles that provides muscle strength and endurance. Red light therapy can increase the creatine content in muscles, helping to strengthen muscle strength.
Suggested usage and frequency:
When performing lightweight and heavyweight training, turn on the light and use it for about 15-30 minutes, once a day or 3-5 times a week.
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