Sharing some tips for effective red light use.

Sharing some tips for effective red light use.

Persistence is the best way to achieve the desired results. Think of each session as nourishing light, “feeding” your cells while your body absorbs the red light’s energy. I’ve been using red light daily for the past six months.
The light must be applied to exposed skin. Avoid sunscreen, oils, creams, or lotions, as these can block the light’s absorption. Clothing can also affect the skin’s absorption of red light.
It’s recommended to wear light-blocking goggles to prevent eye strain. When viewing red light, I stay at least 1.5 meters away. However, please note that the human eye cannot see near-infrared light, so if the device is in near-infrared mode, it may appear to be off, but near-infrared light can be harmful to the eyes.
Sit, stand, or lie 15 to 30 cm from the device to maximize the energy. You can also move further away from the device to increase the treatment area. When a high-dose, large area is needed, consider a higher-power red light machine.
The recommended treatment time is 15 to 20 minutes, with at least 3-5 light treatments per week. You can use red light therapy daily if you prefer, but prolonged treatments won’t accelerate the effects. Using red light for too long in a single session will lead to diminishing returns.
During the treatment, you may feel a warming sensation, followed by temporary tightness or redness in the treated area due to increased blood flow. This will quickly pass.
Red light and near-infrared light don’t burn or tan like ultraviolet light does.
Using red light before bed can offset the blue light from electronic screens like phones, TVs, and LED lights (blue light suppresses melatonin, which helps with sleep). I use the sleep mode on my red light machine. However, please note that some red light vendors promote red light before bed as a sleep aid for marketing purposes. However, research shows that while red light offsets the effects of blue light, it also increases brain alertness. Therefore, whether using red light before bed can help with sleep depends on individual needs. If using red light before bed, it’s recommended to use the red wavelength band and disable the near-infrared wavelength. Because near-infrared (such as 810nm) has been proven to have certain effects on the brain, such as enhancing memory and stimulating brain activity, using it may cause you to be unable to fall asleep, or you may wake up easily after falling asleep.