Red Light Therapy 10 min
Ten minutes of 630–850 nm red / near-infrared light on bare skin from a 100–200 mW/cm² device, 3–5x/week. Modest skin and possible mitochondrial benefit; evidence stronger for skin than systemic.
Ten minutes of 630–850 nm red and near-infrared light on bare skin from a 100–200 mW/cm² device, 3–5 times a week, shows modest improvements in skin appearance and possibly mitochondrial function with regular use. The effect size is small, and the evidence is stronger for skin than for whole-body outcomes.
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Ten minutes of red and near-infrared light on bare skin, a few times a week.
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The protocol
- Wavelength: 630–850 nm (red / near-infrared).
- Irradiance: 100–200 mW/cm².
- Distance: 15–30 cm from the skin.
- Duration: 10 minutes.
- Frequency: 3–5x/week.
What you get
- Skin health — the best-supported outcome.
- Possible mitochondrial support.
- Recovery.
Contraindications
- Photosensitising medications.
- Recent retinoid use on the treated area.
- Eye exposure — use goggles.
Evidence level
Medium. Controlled studies support modest improvements in skin appearance with regular red / near-infrared light exposure, and there is a plausible mechanism for mitochondrial support. But the effect size is small, and the evidence is consistently stronger for skin outcomes than for systemic ones — claims about whole-body benefits run ahead of the data. Treat it as a low-risk add-on, not a core intervention, and protect the eyes.
Ten minutes only counts at the right wavelength — the panel I stand in front of runs 660 and 850 nm.
Red-Light Therapy Panel
Panels that emit red and near-infrared light (around 660nm and 850nm), studied for skin and tissue support via a mechanism called photobiomodulation.
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- HRV — Morning Tracking
- Grounding (Earthing): 10 Minutes Barefoot Outdoors
- Cold Exposure — Post-Strength Rule
Sources
AgeGen never invents studies and never recommends prescription drugs by brand. Biohacks are experiments, not prescriptions — honour the contraindications and talk to a clinician if a condition above applies to you.
