Red light therapy does not cause tanning. In the following sections, we look into why this is, and how the BIOMAX Series can help rejuvenate the cells. Does Red Light Therapy Cause Tanning? The short answer is ‘no’ — red light therapy does not cause tanning. Tanning is caused by exposure to UVA and UVB wavelengths, which are not present in red light therapy. Users should not rely on red light therapy if they want to tan. However, those who spend a lot of time outside and are seeking a tan will find that red light therapy helps heal skin faster from the damage of UV exposure. UVA rays also cause sunburns and skin aging and are invisible to the human eye. Light in the visible spectrum, including red and near infrared wavelengths does not carry those risks. PlatinumLED panels include the following therapeutic wavelengths: R+: 630nm and 660nm NIR+: 810nm, 830nm, 850nm, and 1060nm Blue: 480nm These are the optimal wavelengths for therapeutic treatment and provide stimulation at various depths beyond the surface of the skin. Meanwhile, the traces of blue light wavelengths kill bacteria on the surface of the skin. The Difference Between Red Light Therapy and Tanning Some red light therapy beds may look like tanning beds. However, that is where the similarities end. Initially, we should say that tanning beds are dangerous and not at all recommended. Meanwhile, red light therapy is a safe therapeutic treatment with little to no side effects. The two treatments are not even remotely similar. Outdoor tanning helps the body generate vitamin D. However, it also involves exposure to UV rays, which are unhealthy. Red Light Therapy: Energy Stimulation Without The UV Rays LED light therapy has several important beneficial biological effects on the body. This natural, non-invasive treatment uses visible red and invisible near-infrared wavelengths that penetrate the skin to stimulate cellular metabolism. Its Increase of energy production in the body has a ripple effect on all of the cells that govern skin health. Red light therapy does not carry UV rays that damage the skin. Therefore does not tan the skin at all. In some cases with overuse, users may experience a slight, temporary reddening of the skin, but this is an altogether different effect than skin damage caused by UV rays, and is not the result of damaged cells. We recommend sticking within the usage guidelines of 5-20 minutes per day to avoid overuse, although the side effects of overuse are, at most, almost negligible. Tanning Devices, Natural Sunlight, And Skin UV Damage Tanning devices use UVB and UVA wavelengths to promote darkening of the skin. Again, tans represent skin damage, just not as severe as a burn. The same UVA/UVB wavelengths are present in natural sunlight. However, most tanning beds feature wavelength emission similar to the sun in the UVB range, but significantly higher in the UVA range. Red Light Therapy Treatment And Sun Exposure Red light therapy helps reduce long-term skin damage caused by sun exposure. It helps prep the skin, boosting cells with increased energy that helps them repair themselves faster. Daily use culminates in better results and can help mitigate photoaging. In one among many studies on the subject, researchers discovered that 90 percent of subjects who underwent red light therapy treatment experienced a reduction in photoaging symptoms. Users can expect positive results after four weeks of consistent treatment. Treatment works best when users remove sunscreen, oil, lotion, and/or bronzer before red light therapy sessions. These products will affect the amount of light that actually reaches cells. RLT With The BIOMAX Series Check out the BIOMAX Series for optimal red light therapy treatment.
