Red Light 10min — 60-Second Protocol
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biohack · 2026-07-20
Ten minutes of red and near-infrared light on bare skin, a few times a week.
Ten minutes of 630–850 nm red / near-infrared light on bare skin from a 100–200 mW/cm² device. Modest improvements in skin appearance and possibly mitochondrial function with regular use. Effect size is small; evidence stronger for skin than for systemic outcomes.
The protocol
| Distance | 15–30 cm |
| Duration | 10 min |
| Frequency | 3–5x/week |
| Irradiance | 100–200 mW/cm² |
| Wavelength | 630–850 nm |
Skip this if
- photosensitising medications
- recent retinoid use on treated area
- eye exposure (use goggles)
Ten minutes only counts at the right wavelength — the panel I stand in front of runs 660 and 850 nm.
Full transcript
Ten minutes of red and near-infrared light on bare skin, a few times a week. The evidence is strongest for skin — appearance and quality — with some signal for mitochondrial support. The effect is modest, not magic, so I treat it as a small, consistent add-on, not a miracle. More protocols like this on agegen.ai. Generate your prime age!
Sources
- https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/seasonal-affective-disorder
- https://www.sleepfoundation.org/bedroom-environment/light-therapy
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