What is red light therapy ?

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.
- Enhance skin vitality: Red light therapy can increase the metabolic activity of skin cells, accelerate cell regeneration, and promote the skin's self-repair function.
Suggested usage and frequency:
Clean your face with cold or warm water (avoid using hot water), wear glasses or goggles, place the red light therapy device to the face about 5-15cm 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, and help the body burn fat faster.
- 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 10-30cm 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. It is better to use it with slimming cream and moisturize the skin after using the device.

Hair Growth
- 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. It is believed that red light penetrates the follicles and stimulates hair growth cells.
- Improved cellular energy production: Red light therapy can improve cellular energy production in the scalp, promoting healthy hair growth. It is believed that red light stimulates the mitochondria in cells, leading to increased ATP production and improved cellular function.
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.

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.
4) Maintain a comfortable posture: When using red light therapy, choose a comfortable posture, such as sitting or lying down.
The frequency of using red light therapy as psychological therapy should be determined according to individual circumstances. Use it 1-2 times a week initially, then gradually increasing to once a day or 3-5 times a week.

Sleep Optimization
- Promote the secretion of melatonin by the pineal gland: Red light therapy can stimulate the pineal gland to secrete melatonin, a hormone that regulates 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.
- Improve physical and mental health: Red light therapy lamps can increase energy and immunity, relieve fatigue, soothe the body and mind, enhance the body's self-healing ability, and help establish good sleep habits.
Suggested usage and frequency:
Use it before bedtime at night, place the device at the head or bedside table position (avoid direct eye contact), 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, and promoting muscle repair and regeneration.
- 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.
- Promote muscle tissue regeneration: Red light therapy can stimulate the metabolism of muscle cells, promote the regeneration and renewal of muscle tissue cells, and accelerate muscle repair and recovery.
Suggested usage and frequency:
Place the red light therapy device at a distance of 10-30cm, 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.

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.
In addition, red light therapy also has certain effects in Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, traumatic brain injury, and stroke:
Alzheimer's disease: Some studies have found that red light therapy can improve cognitive function and quality of life in Alzheimer's patients. Red light therapy can stimulate increased blood flow to the brain, promote the metabolic activity of neurons, and may have a certain relieving effect on Alzheimer's symptoms.
Parkinson's disease: Red light therapy can promote the metabolism and energy supply of brain cells, reduce muscle stiffness, and movement disorders. Some studies have showed that red light therapy can alleviate symptoms of Parkinson's disease and improve the quality of life.
Traumatic brain injury: Red light therapy can promote neuron regeneration and repair, reduce brain inflammation, and alleviate symptoms of traumatic brain injury. Some experiments have also found that red light therapy can improve the biological processes and functions of damaged neurons.
Stroke: Red light therapy can stimulate the metabolism and regeneration of damaged brain cells, reduce cerebral vasculitis and edema. Some experiments have also found that red light therapy can improve neurological function and quality of life after a stroke.
Usage and frequency: Place the red light therapy lamp a few inches (or appropriately) away and use it for 20-30 minutes every day.
It should be noted that when treating the above diseases, red light therapy cannot replace drug therapy. Treatment of these diseases requires professional medical guidance, appropriate drug therapy, and rehabilitation training.

Notes:
1) As a non-invasive therapy device, red light therapy will not cause harm to the body, but prolonged exposure or high frequency may cause skin damage.
2) If there is any adverse reactions when using red light therapy devices, stop immediately.
3) All usage suggestions are for reference only and should not be used as professional medical guidance. If treating related diseases, please seek professional medical guidance.

A brief history of red light therapy

​​​​​​​The use of red therapy light has a rich history that dates back centuries. Red therapy light, also known as photobiomodulation or low-level light therapy, involves the application of specific wavelengths of red light to stimulate cellular function and promote various health benefits.

The origins of red light therapy can be traced back to ancient civilizations. Ancient Egyptians, for example, believed in the healing power of sunlight and used sunlight exposure to treat various ailments. Similarly, ancient Greeks and Romans utilized sunlight and colored light for therapeutic purposes.

In the 20th century, researchers began to delve deeper into the scientific understanding of light therapy. In the 1960s, Hungarian scientist Endre Mester discovered that low-level laser therapy (LLLT) had beneficial effects on wound healing and hair growth in mice. This groundbreaking research laid the foundation for the modern use of red therapy light.

Over the years, red therapy light has gained popularity in various fields. It has been extensively studied for its potential benefits in skincare, pain management, and sports performance. Red therapy light devices, such as LED panels and handheld devices, have become increasingly accessible and widely used.

Today, red therapy light is recognized as a non-invasive, safe, and effective modality for promoting skin rejuvenation, reducing inflammation, relieving pain, and improving overall well-being. Its application can be found in professional settings like clinics and spas, as well as in home devices for personal use.

As research continues to unfold, the history of red therapy light evolves, paving the way for new discoveries and advancements in harnessing the power of light for therapeutic purposes.

Red Therapy Light vs. Sauna Therapy

Many people ponder whether Red light therapy is akin to sauna therapy or the benefits of sunlight. While all these therapies offer advantages, they differ and yield distinct outcomes.

Sauna therapy aims to elevate body temperature, achieved through exposing the body to heated air or infrared radiation. Infrared exposure, in particular, is believed to deliver more efficient and time-saving benefits at lower temperatures. Both sauna methods raise heart rate, induce perspiration, trigger the production of heat shock proteins, and enhance bodily functions. Unlike red light therapy, infrared light emitted by saunas is invisible and penetrates deeper into the body, with wavelengths ranging from 700 to 1200 nanometers.
In contrast, red light therapy, or photobiomodulation, does not focus on increasing perspiration or improving cardiovascular function. Instead, it acts on the cellular level, enhancing mitochondrial function and ATP production. In essence, it nourishes cells to boost energy levels. Both therapies serve different purposes, depending on desired outcomes.