Light therapy has been on the rise for a couple of years now. But which type of light is best for you?
What is light therapy?
Light therapy is when you intentionally expose yourself to natural or artificial light. The most notable conditions that can be treated with light therapy are skin conditions, depression, sleep disorders, and many more.
The most notable types of light therapy
- Bright light therapy
- Red light therapy
- Blue light therapy
- Infrared/near infrared light therapy
Bright light therapy
Bright light therapy is most notably used to treat issues with depression and sleep troubles. It can be used to treat seasonal affective disorder, depression, and bipolar disease. Bright light therapy is so cool in the fact that it is a non-drug way to treat these conditions. Bright light therapy usually involves sitting in front of a light box for a set amount of time every morning.
Red light therapy
Red light therapy is used to treat numerous types of skin conditions like wrinkles, scars, and acne. Red light therapy can also be used to treat muscle damage and help muscles recover faster. Red light therapy has also been shown to improve hair growth.
Blue Light Therapy
Blue light is used to treat conditions on or just under the skin. This is because blue light can only treat areas that it can touch. So this boils down to sun damage, skin cancer prevention, and acne. However, blue light has also been shown to improve depression.
Infrared/Near Infrared Light Therapy
Infrared light helps you recover. It focuses on boost mitochondria, increasing blood flow, and reducing inflammation. You are probably wondering what is the difference between infrared light and red light therapy? Red light focuses more on the skin surface while infrared goes deeper into your tissue.
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