Every day we demand a lot from ourselves, both mentally and physically. Experiencing muscle or joint pain, fatigue, stress, or skin issues? Then (infra)red light therapy might be for you! This light therapy helps with skin problems, relieves pain, and promotes relaxation. Read on to discover the benefits, how it works, and the difference between red and infrared light.
Note! The text below is not medical advice. It is compiled based on our own knowledge, customer experiences, and various online sources.
Table of contents
What is red light therapy?
What is the difference between red light and infrared?
What are the benefits of light therapy?
When do I use the red light mode and when the infrared mode?
How do I use the red light panels?
Energy consumption
What is red light therapy?
Red light lamps stimulate the mitochondria, the powerhouses of our cells. By activating them, overall health and cell function improve. The right wavelengths ensure optimal light absorption and maximum therapeutic effect.
Liroma Red Light Therapy lamps are equipped with dual LED chips, allowing one lamp to emit two different wavelengths simultaneously. This means the lamp produces a total of four different wavelengths, divided over two types of light: red light and near-infrared light.
- Red light (visible): Penetrates deeper than other types of light such as UV, blue, or green light. It has a therapeutic and healing effect on the skin.
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Near-infrared (invisible): Has a strong penetrating effect and reaches deeper tissues, muscles, and joints.
Scientific research
Many studies have concluded that this combination of specific light frequencies from our red light lamps is particularly beneficial for the human body. Each specific wavelength produces a different effect. Red light reaches a depth that other forms of light, such as UV, blue, or green light, cannot reach and has a therapeutic and healing effect on the skin.
The shorter the wavelengths within the infrared spectrum, the deeper the radiation penetrates the body. Near-infrared light (short wave) is barely visible to the naked eye but has the most penetrating effect, making it easier to reach the deeper tissues, muscles, and joints. A combination of these in one lamp is naturally a fantastic development!
What is the difference between red light and infrared?
Red light therapy: This therapy uses specific wavelengths of red light to deeply penetrate the skin and offers therapeutic benefits for the skin, such as stimulating collagen production and promoting healing.
Infrared therapy: This light therapy uses near-infrared light that penetrates deeper into the body and affects tissues, muscles, and joints. It helps reduce pain and improve blood circulation.
A combination of red and infrared light in one lamp is a great development!
What are the benefits of light therapy?
- Relieves muscle and joint pain
- Relief from chronic
- Skin conditions (Acne, psoriasis, eczema, and rosacea)
- Enhances training performance
- Increases ATP levels (energy)
- Improves circulation
- Improving sleep quality
- Relieves stress
- Speeds up recovery
- Improves blood circulation
- Reduces skin complaints and disorders
- Anti-inflammatory
- Aids wound healing
- Collagen production
- Prevents injuries
- Reduces scarring
- Promotes healing
- Reduces rheumatic complaints, such as fibromyalgia and arthritis
- Stimulates hair growth
When do I use the red light mode and when the infrared mode?
How do I use the red light panels?
Frequency
Use the lamp 3 to 7 times per week, no more than once per day per body part. Start slowly with a short session and a greater distance to allow your body to adjust.
Distance & treatment duration
The closer the lamp is to the skin, the shorter the recommended treatment time.
- Deep treatment: approx. 10 minutes at 30 cm distance.
- Skin treatment: approx. 10 minutes at 90 cm distance.
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Maximum treatment time: 20 minutes per session.
Usage & settings
- The lamp has three settings:
- NIR (Near-infrared)
- NIR & RED simultaneously
- RED (Red light)
- The selected mode is indicated by the lights (NIR and RED) to the left of the display.
- The lamp becomes slightly warm after switching on but does not emit heat.
Important precautions
- Always put on the protective glasses before starting the treatment.
- Never look directly into the lamp while adjusting it.
- Make sure the body part to be treated is uncovered for maximum effectiveness.
Energy consumption
It is generally known that an LED lamp is more energy efficient than other lamps. An LED lamp is 90% more efficient than an incandescent bulb and uses 85% less power than, for example, a halogen lamp. Therefore, these lamps have low energy consumption.
Benefits of LED
- More energy efficient
- Lasts longer
- Provides full light immediately
- Does not flicker
- Less sensitive to overheating
