How to get best red light therapy results without over doing it?

We all know that blue light is helpful in treating acne, while red light and near red light focus more on brightening the skin and relieving pain... At the same time, a study has shown that people with darker skin have more melanin particles in their bodies, and they are more able to absorb long wavelength light than those with fair skin. This means that long wavelength light (NIR) may be excessively absorbed by them, thus reducing the duration and frequency of near-infrared usage. This is why you need to pay extra attention to the wavelength when purchasing red light therapy products, and know what effect we need to achieve to use the corresponding wavelength.

According to YY/T1496-2016 standard, the irradiance of the face mask is best between 21-60, panel should less than 200mw/cm² (12 inches), while the irradiance of Sunsred’s face masks and panels is between 25-40mw/cm² and 90-188mw/cm², 0-12(inches) , which can achieve therapeutic effects while also meeting the standards.

Most therapy panels and face masks on the market use low-intensity red and near-infrared light, which usually do not harm the eyes. However, due to the many LED light beads on the panel, it will light up a lot. Therefore, for eye comfort, please wear goggles correctly. Especially when used in dark environments, it is important to wear goggles. Imagine the moment when a few tens of watts of light suddenly turns on in a closed and dark space, your eyes will be strongly stimulated. Therefore, when using therapy products in a dark environment, please wear goggles, as their brightness will be brighter than daily home lights.

Skin care/exercise recovery

Mild needs: 2-3 times a week, with an interval of 2-3 days (such as promoting blood circulation and relieving fatigue).

Moderate to severe needs: once every other day (such as repairing skin barriers and recovering from sports injuries).

Acne/Inflammation Treatment

It is recommended to use once every other day and avoid continuous use (red light may stimulate oil secretion, and should be used alternately with blue light).

Postoperative/wound healing

Once a day, 15-30 minutes each time (if promoting wound repair, adjust the frequency according to medical advice).

Duration and intensity of use

Single irradiation time: 10-30 minutes (adjusted according to the area of the treatment site to avoid skin dryness or burns caused by excessive exposure).

Power regulation: Low power (such as 45W) can extend the usage time appropriately, while high power requires shortening the duration of a single irradiation.

In addition, it is important to pay attention to whether the product contains pulses（10Hz/40Hz）. Pulse light receives less energy than non pulse light because pulse light requires the opening and closing of light to achieve this, while non pulse light is continuous light that runs continuously. Therefore, it is recommended to use products with pulses for 2-4 minutes more than products without pulses.