RED LIGHT SAFETY

High doses and high intensity Near Infared Light (NIR) can have negative effects:

-Suppression of cellular function

- Increased oxidative damage

-Overstimulation and sleep disruption

- Hyperpigmentation

-Unintentional fat cell reduction

-Diminished return on results

Knowing how & when to use your

NIR can help increase beneficial effects and illiminate the potential for negative outcomes.

Start slow: Begin with lower frequency (2-3x/week) and shorter duration (5-7 min)

Gradually build up (IE every week) so you can monitor for skin changes, sleep disruption, etc.

If the red light includes blue light Blue light— especially wavelengths (~400-480 nm), use this in the morning instead of evening. Blue light lowers melatonin and can disrupt circadian rhythm/sleep patterns.

Check your red light's therapeutic dose ranges, most can be used safely at 40-80J/cm2.

Check your red light's recommend distances. Platinum LED is 8-14 inches away for deeper tissue, or 16-24 inches for superficial skin therapy for example.

Check time recommendations based on treatment goals: usually between 5 and 20 minutes.

Red light therapy has vast research on many incredible health benefits. Just remember, do your research on the red light you are looking to purchase & be sure to follow

recommendations for not only safety, but effectiveness