Inverse

Does Red Light Therapy Live Up To the Hype? Yes — But Not For All The Health Claims

Red light therapy is increasingly viewed as a promising treatment for wrinkles, acne, psoriasis, scars, and sun-damaged skin, and as a supportive therapy for some kinds of cancer. But does red light ...

Red Light Therapy Devices Are Everywhere—But What Do They Actually Do and What Results Are Realistic?

You have to wear it a lot more than you think.
CNN

Red light therapy is great for your skin. Here’s why, according to dermatologists

One of the most common questions I get asked as a beauty editor is what at-home beauty treatments are actually worth it. My answer? Red light therapy. There’s a reason you’ll find red light devices in ...
Healthline

5 of the Best Red Light Therapy Masks in 2025

Red light therapy (RLT) involves exposing the body to low-wavelength red or near-infrared light (IRL). Red and near-IRL differ slightly in terms of wavelength and visibility. Red light is visible to ...
CNN

How red light can affect your sleep

Red light therapy has been found to be helpful for skin health, wound healing, hair growth among people with alopecia and pain management. Some have claimed it’s also useful for sleep, but research ...
Healthline

Can Red Light Therapy Cause Skin Cancer?

Red light therapy is a therapeutic technique that uses low-level wavelengths of red light to help treat skin issues. Numerous studies, such as this small study from 2023, have shown that red light ...
Everyday Health

What Is Red Light Therapy? A Detailed Beginner’s Guide

Let there be light — for your pain, skin, and injuries, that is. The possibilities of red light to treat a variety of health and aesthetic concerns are just emerging thanks to interest from ...
New York Post

The 4 best red light therapy devices we tried in 2025

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. For a technology that involves doing absolutely nothing but ...
Business Insider

6 benefits of red light therapy — a celebrity trend that may help with acne and anti-aging

Red light therapy may be beneficial because it boosts production of ATP which may enhance healing. Because it can also reduce inflammation, it may help conditions like arthritis and acne. Red light ...
The New York Times

We Wanted to Find the Best Red Light Therapy Device to Help With Pain. Here’s Why We Can’t Recommend Any.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Teresa Carr Using a wand or scary-looking mask to bathe your face in red light ...
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The Best Red Light Therapy Devices to Reduce Fine Lines & Wrinkles, According to a Dermatologist

If you're like me, you may have started to notice more fine lines and wrinkles on your face. They just started creeping up over the years, and once they appear, they're hard to shake. Now, there are a ...