Photobiomodulation, PBM for short, is what scientific literature refers to as the usage of a very specific light spectrum of red or near-infrared light wavelengths. If used correctly, these can have certain benefits for both your mental and physical well-being. We talk quite a lot about them in our Blog, so feel free to head on over and let us enlighten you! For more information on the topic of PBM specifically, you’ll find all you need in this Blog Article.
Both Red Light and NIR light are a part of the light spectrum of the sun. While Red Light is visible to the human eye, NIR Light is not. Red Light emits wavelengths of between 620-700 nm and acts on the mitochondria to stimulate increased cellular energy, called ATP (adenosine triphosphate). Near-Infrared Light (NIR) is invisible to the naked eye and has a wavelength of 700nm to 1400nm. NIR is similar to red light, however, it can penetrate the skin much deeper than red light, including all soft tissue, connective tissue, and bone. We’re keeping this answer short, but if you need more information on the topic, this blog article covers it all!
Our Luminousred devices include both red light (600-700 nm), and near-infrared light (700-900 nm). Before starting a Session you can choose between Red Light, NIR Light, or both at the same time!
Natural sunlight offers massive benefits, but excess exposure to sunlight, however, can cause problems. This is where red light technology comes in. In recent years, using red light (photobiomodulation) has gained popularity as an alternative to sunlight, because of the amount of convenience and control it offers (like setting the intensity and wavelength). However, while red light is helpful for improving your overall well-being, increasing energy, and optimizing sleep IT IS NOT a substitute for natural full-spectrum sunlight. Ideally, you want to get both in your daily routine – sunlight in the morning to help you wake up, boost vitamin D levels, improve mood, etc., and red light from a red light therapy device to boost mitochondrial function and improve your overall health and wellness. However, since getting regular doses of sunlight might not be possible for everyone (due to location, season, schedule, lifestyle, etc.), then red light technology is a great and convenient alternative to make up for the low amount of natural light!
The Luminousred Pro Series is modular to any size you desire. However, you cannot connect the Pro Series with the Essential line, and you cannot connect Essential line products with each other.
There is no scientific research on the optimal time of day for your red-light sessions, we recommend planning your sessions according to what you want to achieve out of those sessions. For example, if you’re looking to improve your overall performance throughout the day, we recommend a more “powerful” session in the morning to supercharge your cells. If your goal however is to reach a deeper and better sleep, we recommend a lighter and shorter session in the evening – at least an hour before going to bed.
While red light is a strong light, it’s not that powerful. Near-infrared light has a larger wavelength than red light, however, both reach “just” beneath your skin. If you want the full benefits of red-light on your whole body, you have two options:
1. If you have one device, you’ll have to divide it into two sessions: one session for your front (5 min), and one for your backside (5 min).
2. If you have two devices, you can set them up in a way that the devices target both your front and back side.
That is because the near-infrared light spectrum is not visible to the human eye. To be more precise, you will not be able to see light with a wavelength greater than around 750nm with your naked eye. However, your body will still be feeling all the powers of the light wavelengths though – Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it’s not there!
If you’ve followed our Quick start guide, you’ll most likely have your device hanging on the wall, or standing stable in your room. The next step is to plug in the device, turn on the main power switch and have both smaller red switches in the back on position II. Expose the part of your body that you would like to target without clothing – since clothing shields off the wavelengths of the light and limits the benefits it can have on you. Depending on the distance between you and your device, and depending on what your desired outcome is, use the light for a maximum of between 10-20 minutes daily.
When it comes to getting the most out of red light and experiencing all the benefits of your Luminousred device, it’s important to know just how much you need. First and foremost, the perfect dosage is the one that fits your lifestyle the best! To help you find the right amount for you, we’ve developed a short, sweet, and easy questionnaire included in our Quickstart Guide. To help you include red light technology into your daily routine, we’ve created a 21-day boot camp loaded up with everything you need to know about red light, building routines and actively working towards them. The best part about it? You can redo our bootcamp whenever you want!
As a rule of thumb, we recommend a daily session of 10-20 minutes. Why not longer or shorter? That’s the question we’ll answer next!
Yes. While there are no negative effects of getting too much red light, the results will disappear if you get too much. The same happens if you do not get enough. So just how much red light is enough, then? There is a sweet spot in the middle that you should aim to hit. Most studies show that 10-20 minutes a day is adequate. If you feel like doing more than one session per day, we do recommend waiting a minimum of 6 hours between your sessions. How much Red Light you need is highly dependent on the individual. Play around with it and see what feels best to you!
While we do add glasses to our devices, it is completely safe to use our devices without them. Our light is very bright, so it may bother your eyes. Try it out for yourself, your Red Light sessions should be a pleasurable experience!
Almost all lights have flicker, because of the frequency of the AC mains. LEDs, as used in most red light therapy devices, can be especially troublesome if they are designed with low-quality components. Our Luminousred lights – also LEDs – use high-quality anti flicker power drivers to ensure 0% flicker rate.
Our LEDs are DUAL LEDs. With dual LEDs, no matter if you use all wavelengths (both Red- and NIR light) or just one, you will get a uniform area of light on your body. Why is this so special? Uniformity has been one of the significant obstacles in the field so far. One problem with how the light is emitted from LEDs is that it’s not emitted evenly over an area. The emission of light is much more concentrated in the middle than on the sides of the circle. Only when you’re uniformly lighting the body area you want to tackle; you can get the maximum amount of light absorbed by your body.
Also, when using only one wavelength (for example, only red light at 660nm for skin issues or near-infrared light at 850nm for deep tissue penetration), the light intensity is now higher. These are essential user cases, as both wavelengths switched on mostly serve for general wellness and well-being. Before, when using one wavelength, only half of the LEDs were in action. Now, all the time, ALL LEDs are in operation, meaning you will get ALL the benefits of red light!
No, we use technology that is used with other 510k-exempt products. Within the EU, the intended use of Luminousred LED Lights does not intend to cure, diagnose or treat any disease but uses certain wavelengths and mixtures of light that interact with the Mitochondria to potentially increase physical and mental resilience. Which can have the following effects, among others: optimized sleep, enhanced mental and physical performance, improved relaxation, recovery, and skin complexion.
We accept returns within 30 days from the receipt of your product. All employees and owners at Luminousred use our own branded devices and we LOVE them! Should you choose to return your product, return postage will be the responsibility of the customer. In any case, just send us a message, and we will figure out everything with you swiftly.