Light Therapy
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Red light, infrared light, and low-level laser therapy all fall under the category of photobiomodulation—the use of light to trigger biological healing, or light therapy. There are also key differences to each type which allow different types of therapy and treatments depending on the injury or affected area.
| Feature | Red Light (Visible) | Infrared Light (Invisible) | Cold Laser (LLLT) |
| Wavelength | $620\text{–}750\text{ nm}$ | $750\text{–}1,200\text{ nm}$ | Highly concentrated beams |
| Visibility | Bright Red / Visible | Invisible (Felt as heat) | Specific concentrated point |
| Penetration | Surface (Epidermis) | Deep (Muscles, Joints, Bone) | Maximum Deep Tissue |
| Primary Use | Skin & Aesthetics | Recovery & Pain Relief | Chronic Injury & Nerve Repair |
| Key Benefits | Collagen production, acne, surface wound healing. | Deep muscle recovery, joint pain, inflammation. | Nerve regeneration, bone repair, chronic joint issues. |
| Common Format | LED Panels, Face Masks | Saunas, Large LED Wraps | Targeted Clinical Handhelds |
Which one is right for you?
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Choose Red Light if your primary goal is anti-aging, glowing skin, or healing surface-level scars.
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Choose Infrared if you are an athlete looking to flush out lactic acid, soothe aching joints, or boost metabolic health.
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Choose Cold Laser for specific, stubborn injuries, nerve damage, or chronic conditions that require surgical precision at the cellular level.
