Red and near-infrared light therapy works by targeting the “powerhouse” of your body’s cells, called mitochondria. With more energy, cells can do their jobs more efficiently, such as repairing skin, promoting new cell growth, and rejuvenating skin. Specifically, certain cells absorb wavelengths of light and are stimulated to work.
Effects of red light therapy on skin health:
- Stimulates the production of collagen, which gives the skin structure, strength and elasticity;
- Increases the production of fibroblasts, which produce collagen;
- Collagen is part of the connective tissue that makes up the skin;
- Increases blood circulation in tissues;
- Reduces inflammation in cells;
- Accelerates wound healing;
- Reduces and eliminates stretch marks;
- Reduces and eliminates wrinkles, fine lines and age spots;
- Improves facial texture;
- Reduces psoriasis, rosacea and eczema;
- Reduces and eliminates scars;
- Improves sun-damaged skin;
- Improves hair growth in people with androgenic alopecia;
- Reduces and eliminates acne.
The effects of red light therapy on the human body and health:
- Faster recovery after physical exertion;
- Improves athletic performance;
- Optimizes hormones;
- Increases collagen production;
- Reduces inflammation in the body;
Exposure to red light also has positive effects:
- For sleep and circadian rhythm;
- For the skeletal and muscular system;
- Mental and cognitive function;
- For vision;
- For longevity;
