Red Light Therapy Benefits: How To Age Backwards
Are you curious about how to age backward using only light? Here are all of the benefits of Red Light Therapy for your skin.
In recent years, Red Light Therapy has gained popularity in sports medicine and with skincare gurus for its amazing benefits on the skin and overall health and well-being.
Studies have been conducted worldwide to highlight the powerful effects of Red and Near-Infrared Light Therapy for sports healing, hair growth, skin health, pain relief, fighting inflammation and more.
In this post, we go over how Red Light Therapy works and the benefits of Red Light Therapy on your complexion to fight against aging to look and feel your best.
THIS POST IS ALL ABOUT RED LIGHT THERAPY
How It Works:
Red Light Therapy, also known as Photobiomodulation and Low-Level Laser Therapy, uses a combination of Red and Near InfraRed wavelengths to stimulate the cellular mitochondria to produce more ATP (a cell energy source).
This process of enhancing the cell’s energy helps the cell to carry out all of its functions. Resulting in increased collagen production and enhanced wound and tissue repair.
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Red Light Therapy Benefits:
In addition to enhanced wound repair and a reduction of inflammation, there are several other benefits of using Red Light Therapy for skin.
- Collagen Production: Along with ATP production, red light therapy is proven to stimulate fibroblasts, resulting in improved elasticity and more youthful skin.
- Fine lines Lines And Wrinkles: the production of collagen and elastin can help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Reduction In Acne: RLT aids in inflammation and cellular turnover, and people have noticed an improvement in acne with regular use.
- Eczema: It is used to help reduce inflammation and redness in people with skin conditions such as eczema and rosacea
- Hyperpigmentation: Sunspots and age spots could improve with regular red light therapy treatments by increasing cellular turnover and collagen production.
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Risks Of Red Light Therapy
Although generally considered safe, some potential risks of Red Light Therapy can include:
- Irritation: Avoid overuse
- Eye Damage: Wear protective goggles
- Not suitable for those with light disorders
- As studies are more recent, long-term exposure is not known.
What To Look For When Purchasing
If you are interested in incorporating red light therapy into your skincare routine, you can either go to a dermatologist’s office for treatment or buy an at-home device.
I found it was more cost-effective to buy an at-home device that I could use for years to come.
When buying at-home devices, there are so many options. You can choose from masks, panels, hats, bulbs, full-body mats, beds, and many others.
With so many types of devices on the market, it can be very overwhelming to choose one that is right for you.I started with a face mask and later moved onto a panel, and it was the best decision!
When buying a Red Light Therapy Panel, here is what you need to look for.
- Ensure the product has a combination of Near and Infrared light
- Red light: Wavelength between 620-650 nm
- Near-Infrared: Wavelength between 800-850 nm
- Low or No EMF emitted from the device
- Ensure the device has flicker-free technology as some devices flicker and can cause headaches and sensitivity for some people.
Red Light Therapy Masks
1) Higher Dose Mask
Brand: HigherDose
Price: $349
Specifications: 62 LED bulbs with a combination of red (630nm) and near-infrared light (830nm).
This is the mask I originally purchased. It’s a great option for those who want to use red light therapy for anti-aging on the face. I love that it’s portable so you can wear it while doing chores around the house.
2) Hooga RLT Mask
Brand: Hooga
Price: $169
Specifications: 66 LED bulbs with a combination of red (630nm and 660nm) and near-infrared light (850nm).
This mask is at a great price point from a very reputable company, Hooga. It is unique in that it omits two wavelengths of red light along with near-infrared, offering the full spectrum experience. Perfect for beginners or someone looking to incorporate RLT at an affordable price.
Red Light Therapy Panels
1) Hooga Red Light Therapy Panel
Brand: Hooga
Price: $289
Specifications: 60 LED bulbs. Red (660nm) and near-infrared light (850nm). Flicker Free & Low EMF.
Another popular product from Hooga, this panel is the exact model I purchased when I upgraded from the RLT Mask. I recommend this panel to all my friends as It’s powerful and of great quality!
2) Mito Red Light, Mobile
Brand: Mito Red Light
Price: $199
Specifications: 12 LED bulbs. Red (660nm) and near-infrared light (850nm). Flicker Free & Low EMF.
Mito Red Light is another star manufacturer of red light therapy panels. This mini panel has gained popularity as it’s the perfect size for on-the-go use. Easy to travel with but powerful enough to get all the amazing Red Light Therapy benefits.
Red Light Therapy Blanket
Brand: Hooga
Price: $1,499
Specifications: 2860 LEDs. Red (660nm) and near-infrared light (850nm). Flicker Free & Low EMF.
This is a great option if you’re looking for full body (neck to toe) red light therapy without purchasing a bed (which can cost multiple tens of thousands of dollars!).
