Benefits of red light therapy lamps

Michael Tan @ Sep 12, 2023

Every day, we ask a lot of ourselves, both mentally and physically. Suffering from muscle or joint pain, fatigue, stress, or skin problems? Then (infra)red light therapy may be right 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.

Please note! The text below is not intended as medical advice. This text has been 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 should I use the red light mode and when should I use the infrared mode?
How do I use the red light panels?
Energy consumption

What is red light therapy?

Red light therapy lamps stimulate the mitochondria, the powerhouses of our cells. By activating them, overall health and cell function improve. The right wavelengths ensure optimal absorption of the light and a 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 that the lamp produces a total of four different wavelengths, divided across 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.
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 the specific light frequencies of our red light therapy lamps is particularly beneficial for the human body. Each specific wavelength has 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 into the body. Near-infrared light (short wavelength) is barely visible to the naked eye, but has the greatest penetrating effect, allowing it to reach deeper-lying tissues, muscles, and joints more easily. Combining these in a single lamp is therefore naturally a great development!

What is the difference between red light and infrared?

red light therapy: This therapy uses specific wavelengths of red light to penetrate deep into the skin and provides 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.

Combining red and infrared light in a single lamp is a great development!

What are the benefits of light therapy?

Relieves muscle and joint pain
Relief of chronic
Skin conditions (Acne, psoriasis, eczema, and rosacea)
Enhances training performance
Increases ATP levels (energy)
Improves blood circulation
Improves sleep quality
Relieves stress
Accelerates recovery
Promotes blood circulation
Reduces skin complaints and conditions
Anti-inflammatory
Helps with wound healing
Collagen production
Prevents injuries
Reduction of scars
Promotes healing
Reduces rheumatic complaints, such as fibromyalgia and arthritis
Stimulates hair growth

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When should I use the red light mode and when should I use 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 a day per body part. Start slowly with a short session and a greater distance so that your body can adjust.

Distance & treatment duration

The closer the lamp is to the skin, the shorter the recommended treatment duration.

Deep treatment: approximately 10 minutes at a distance of 30 cm.
Skin treatment: approximately 10 minutes at a distance of 90 cm.
Maximum treatment time: 20 minutes per session.

Use & 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 warmer after being switched 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 energy-efficient than an incandescent bulb and uses 85% less electricity than, for example, a halogen lamp. The lamps therefore also have low energy consumption.