On light, skin and patience.
Plain explanations of how red light therapy works, what it does not do, and how to get results from it. No hype, and no claims we cannot support.
Red Light or Near-Infrared? What the Head-to-Head Trial Found
A controlled trial compared red-only light against a broader spectrum including near-infrared. The broader spectrum did not win, which has implications for how you read device marketing.
Read the articleHow Many Sessions Before Results? What the Study Protocols Actually Used
Published trials treated participants for 12 to 30 sessions before measuring anything. If you are judging at session ...
How Red Light Affects Inflammation in Skin
The anti-inflammatory effect appears earlier than the collagen effect, which is why redness usually settles before fi...
Why Longer Sessions Don't Work Better: The Biphasic Dose Response
In photobiomodulation, more light is not more benefit. Past an optimal dose the effect reverses. This is established,...
Does Red Light Therapy Actually Increase Collagen? What the Trials Measured
Two controlled studies measured collagen directly rather than asking people how they felt. Here is what they found, a...
Is Red Light Therapy Safe? Side Effects, Eye Safety and Who Should Avoid It
Red light therapy is among the gentlest skin treatments available — but it is not for everyone. The contraindications...
At-Home Red Light Therapy vs a Monthly Facial: An Honest Cost Comparison
A device pays for itself in under a month against clinic pricing. But cost is the easy part of this comparison — here...
Serum Before or After Red Light Therapy? The Correct Order
Water-based serum first, oils and moisturiser last. Here is why the order matters more than the products, and the one...
How Long Does Red Light Therapy Take to Work?
A realistic week-by-week timeline, why most people quit before it works, and what to photograph so you can actually t...
Microcurrent vs Red Light Therapy: What's the Difference?
They are often sold together and constantly confused. One works on your muscles, the other on your cells. Here is how...
What Is Red Light Therapy? A Plain Guide to 660nm
Red light therapy uses specific wavelengths of visible red light to prompt activity in your skin cells. Here is what ...