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.
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How does light therapy work? The science behind the techy skin treatment

If you're keen to book in for an LED facial or invest in a techy, at-home device but aren't sure how or even if it can benefit your skin, learning how light therapy works and what it actually is to ...
BGR

This Light Bulb Has Been On For Over A Century – Here's How It Works

We live in a world where smartphones last for about 2.5 years, and even the best light bulbs fizzle out unexpectedly when you need them the most. That said, here is one bulb defying the odds, a ...
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 ...
Women's Health

All The Ways Light Affects Your Skin, According To Dermatologists And Science

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word light? It’s likely ...
New Atlas

Light successfully retunes the brain’s faulty wiring

Optogenetics has long been a powerful experimental tool, but a growing body of research suggests it may now be approaching a ...
The Conversation

How light tells you when to sleep, focus and poo

Frederic Gachon is currently receiving funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), the Velux Stiftung, and the US National Institute of Health. He has previously received ...
BGR

Cameras Can Technically See Into The Past - Here's How

Has someone invented a time machine? Maybe. But not "Back to the Future" style like you may be thinking. Brian Haidet, with a Ph.D. in Materials Science, created a specialized camera that captures ...