What Is The Difference Between Red Light & Infrared Light Therapy?Updated a year ago

Red light therapy and infrared light therapy have some differences.

Red Light Therapy

Red light has a wavelength of 660nm and is visible to the human eye. When red light is directed at skin tissue, it is absorbed externally and leads to increased collagen production and faster skin healing. Red light also reduces inflammation and can reduce the appearance of wrinkles, scars, stretch marks and sun damage. Red light also increases your cell's metabolism, helping to make skin cells more energetic and efficient.

Infrared Light Therapy

Infrared light has a wavelength of 850nm and is not visible to the human eye. Infrared light has powerful therapeutic effects because it penetrates deeply into tissue, leading to increased muscle recovery, reduced joint pain and increased energy production. It also has skin rejuvenating effects, including reducing wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, acne scars, age spots and cellulite. This type of light therapy can also improve circulation and immune system function.

Which Is Better?

It depends on which condition you're trying to treat. Red light therapy is useful for skin healing and collagen production, while infrared light can deliver a more potent therapeutic effect. 

For best results, we recommend using both Red & Near Infrared light during your therapy sessions.