FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
This section highlights the incredible benefits of red light therapy. This innovative treatment uses red and near-infrared light to improve skin health, promote healing, and support overall well-being. Users often notice enhanced skin tone and texture, reduced inflammation, and quicker recovery from injuries. Experience how red light therapy can elevate your wellness routine, helping you look and feel your best!
Frequently asked questions
Red light therapy is a treatment to help skin, muscle tissue, and other parts of your body heal. Our bed uses low levels of red and near infrared light within an optimal "therapeutic window", between 633 nanometers (nm) and 940nm to target your skin and cells. Science has proven that these wavelengths of light cause your mitochondria to produce more energy (in the form of ATP). ATP (adenosine triphosphate) provides the fuel that each cell needs to carry out all of its functions, including regeneration and healing.
There are no known side effects to red light therapy and it is generally considered a safe therapeutic practice. Red light won’t burn the skin or cause premature ageing of the skin. It does not contain UV rays.
We only allow individuals over the age of 18 to use our Red Light Therapy Bed. If you look younger than 21 you may be asked to provide ID before using our RLT bed.
Red light therapy beds provide full body therapy to help improve skin health, reduce inflammation, promote wound healing, boost collagen production and increase energy among a long list of other potential benefits. For more details on the benefits, see our benefits and how it works pages on our website.
We advise cleaning your skin with a gentle, non-drying cleanser before your session to remove any mineral-based sunscreen or makeup containing zinc. Clean skin without any barriers such as makeup, lotions, or creams ensures that the maximum amount of light can penetrate the skin. This increases the efficacy of the treatment by allowing optimal light absorption by the cells.
After red light therapy, apply a gentle moisturiser if needed. The light can sometimes dry out your skin, so a good moisturiser will help keep your skin hydrated. We have a range of products available in-store that will help to enhance the benefits of red light therapy.
Red and near Infrared light can only be absorb by your skin when it is fully exposed. Clothes can be worn on any area of the body you do not wish to expose to the light. However, we recommend you remove your clothes down to your underwear or swim wear to maximise the full body benefits.
We recommend you use eye protection during your RLT session. Free Winkease eye protectors are provided in the room, or you can bring or purchase your own sunbed goggles from our salon.
If you are suffering from any of the following, please do not use our RLT bed or cover the effected area.
Recent Burns (within the last 24-48 hours)
Hyperthyroidism (cover neck and upper chest)
Malignant Cancers
Epilepsy
Pregnancy
Eye Disease
Light Sensitivity
Drink plenty of water after your session this will keep you hydrated and help your lymphatic system flush out toxins from your body.
Yes, it's ok to have both sessions the same day. We would recommend where possible to have your RLT session before your UV tanning session as there is some evidence to suggest that improved circulation from RLT helps could produce a better tan by increasing the oxidization of melanin. However, it is still ok to have a UV tanning session first.
Our RTL sessions are between 10-15 mins long. We recommend 10 mins initially for a few sessions if you have not used a RTL bed very recently to allow you body to get used to the treatment. After this you can increase the session time to 15 mins.
As this type of therapy is non invasive, it is safe to use on a daily basis. though we do recommend you take at least one day break during a week and do not have more than one session in 24 hours. Our recommended protocol is to have between 3-6 sessions a week for the first 4 weeks, thereafter 1-3 sessions a week maintenance.
As each persons body is different, the time it takes to see and feel results will depend on a number of factors, such as age, skin type, condition being treated and consistency of sessions. Some people start noticing the benefits of RTL after just a few sessions, while others it takes several weeks of consistent therapy.
The benefits of red light therapy build up with regular use. Consistent weekly sessions are crucial to achieve and maintain these benefits, particularly for chronic issues and long-term improvements in skin health. In conclusion, the more frequently you can engage in red light therapy without overdoing it, the more pronounced and sustained the health benefits will be. This therapy is not just about one-time relief but rather about creating lasting improvements in physical and mental well-being. Whether it’s for skin rejuvenation, muscle repair, pain management, or boosting mood and immune function, regular red light therapy sessions are a beneficial regimen to consider.