Four Infrared Light Doses for Better Skin

Infrared Affect on Skin Review Rationale

Photobiomodulation researchers examined near infrared (NIR) studies that had resulted in damaged skin. The researchers determined that near infrared caused damage when applied in strong doses. Low dose NIR spread over time reduces wrinkles, produces collagen, and causes no harm.

Infrared Affect on Skin Review Hypothesis

Previous studies found near infrared photobiomodulation (PBM) damage because the doses were too high.

Infrared Affect on Skin Study Method

Examine PBM studies that showed near infrared light skin damage to correlate light doses with skin damage.

Infrared Affect on Skin Study Summary

In a review of Near Infrared photobiomodulation (PBM), use of near infrared light only caused damage when the dose was too high.

Near infrared light between 760 and 1,400 nm wavelengths rejeuvanates skin when applied in low (but not too low!) doses over time.

For more collagen and fewer wrinkles, use any of these wavelengths as frequently as once per day, at a dose of 20 to 50 mW/cm^2.

• 600 nm
• 805 nm
• 830 nm
• 900 nm

Infrared Review of Skin Effects Study Conclusion

• Ultraviolet (UV) and some infrared light frequencies are always harmful to the skin
• Near infrared with wavelengths between 760 nm and 1,400 nm are healthy when administered in a dose of 50 mW/cm^2 using any of these wavelengths: 660 nm, 805 nm, 830 nm, or 900 nm
• Wavelengths mentioned in the previous bullet point induce more collagen and elastin; result in better skin tone and fewer wrinkles.
• Use no more than 50 mW/cm^2, once a day or less.

“The body will absorb only so much energy before that energy damages the cytochrome cells.”

In every study reviewed, IR-A induced damage when the total energy absorbed was higher than one would receive from morning or evening sun.

Sunlight infrared is healthy when the shadows in the morning and evening, when the shadows are long. Noontime infrared creates oxidative stress. To get healthy artficial  infrared light, use no more than 50 mW/cm^2 of 660 nm, 805 nm, or 830 nm wavelength light.

EMF Channel Remarks on Infrared Review Publication

NIR frequencies can penetrate epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue.

To visualize what this means, the NIR light reaches all of this:

• epidermis: immune system and pigment cells
• dermis: hair follicles, nerve endings, sweat glands, oil
• subcutaneous tissue: connective tissue, fat, blood vessels

You can’t see infrared light. If you can feel it as heat, you’re getting too much.

Interestingly, if you use a high dose but simultaneously cool the skin, you can prevent thermal damage.

But this method isn’t tested for creating a healthy response. We just know that it prevents damage, not if it creates collagen and smoother skin.

• Red 630-700 nm
• Infrared 700-1400 nm