A red light bed delivers red and near-infrared light to the body. This stimulates natural biological processes in the skin, muscles, and cells. Its main functions are:
1. It makes the skin healthier by encouraging collagen production, which can make the skin more elastic and reduce wrinkles, fine lines and scars.
It can also help to reduce redness, sun damage and pigmentation.
It also speeds up healing of skin wounds and reduces acne.
2. It also helps muscles to recover and reduces pain.
It can ease pain and stiffness in muscles and joints, and is often used for conditions like arthritis or chronic pain.
It also helps the body recover more quickly from injuries or from exercising.
3. It improves blood flow, delivering more oxygen and nutrients to tissues.
It also boosts the activity of the cells’ powerhouses (mitochondria), increasing the production of energy (ATP), which can improve how cells repair and regenerate.
4. It also helps you sleep better and feel happier.It helps your body clock by supporting natural melatonin production, which may improve sleep quality.
It can also help to reduce symptoms of stress and support mood regulation by potentially affecting the balance of neurotransmitters.
5. Supports Hair GrowthStimulates hair follicles, helping to slow hair loss and encourage regrowth in certain conditions like androgenic alopecia.
Mechanism of Action:
The light goes into the skin at different depths.
Red light (620–750 nm) is good for the skin, for example, it can help make you look younger.
Near-infrared light (750–1200 nm) penetrates deeper to affect muscles, joints, and tissues.
What It Does NOT Do:
It does not tan the skin because it does not emit UV rays.
It doesn’t provide instant results – you’ll typically need to use it consistently for weeks or months.