Red Light Therapy
At About Oxygen, we are dedicated to providing cutting-edge red light therapy (RLT) solutions to improve your health and well-being. Red light therapy has gained significant popularity due to its numerous benefits. But what exactly is red light therapy, who can benefit from it, and how often should it be done? Let’s dive into everything you need to know.
What is Red Light Therapy?
Red light therapy involves the use of low-wavelength red light to treat various medical and cosmetic conditions. This non-invasive treatment penetrates the skin to stimulate cellular repair, reduce inflammation, and enhance circulation.
Red light wavelengths range from 630 to 660 nanometers and are absorbed by the body through the skin. This light penetrates deep into the cells, where it interacts with mitochondria. When mitochondria absorb the red light, they produce more adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy currency of cells, thereby enhancing cellular function.
Technology From Space
Red light therapy (RLT) originated in the early 20th century, but it gained significant traction in the 1960s when NASA began experimenting with red light to aid plant growth in space. Subsequent research found that red and near-infrared light could promote wound healing and tissue repair in astronauts. Scientific studies have since demonstrated that RLT can penetrate the skin and stimulate mitochondrial activity, enhancing cellular energy production (ATP) which promotes healing and reduces inflammation. Clinical trials have shown its efficacy in treating conditions ranging from chronic pain and arthritis to skin disorders like psoriasis and acne, thereby solidifying its therapeutic credibility.
What Kind of Skin Conditions Are Treated With RLT?
RLT can help reduce inflammation and bacteria on the skin, which are common contributors to acne
Research suggests that RLT can help reduce the scaling and inflammation associated with this chronic autoimmune condition.
It may help reduce the redness and irritation caused by rosacea by calming the skin and reducing inflammation.
By stimulating collagen production, RLT can help improve skin texture and reduce the appearance of aging.
Some studies indicate that RLT can help relieve the itching and inflammation linked with eczema.
RLT promotes faster healing and can reduce the appearance of scars by stimulating tissue repair and regeneration.
reduces swelling
and redness, speed up the recovery process
loosening of joints and
muscle ache, aids injury management
increase collagen and stem cells,
fairer and plumps skin
