Sugar Ray 2
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After learning about the 'benefits' of red light therapy, I started using the Beurer IL 50 - 300W which was sitting at home over the past week. I used it without much precaution for 15 minutes over a week long period.
I would use it for a total of 15 minutes whilst holding the lamp roughly 3 inches away from the face. I would direct it in front of my face for 5 minutes, and then a further 5 minutes to either side. I would also keep my eyes closed without wearing any goggles. It seemed to work, my face would feel warm from the heat and light emanating from the device. My face would glow after I finished using it, with a slight reddishness on the cheeks. My face would on the whole look noticeably improved, almost like how it does after a sauna session.
So far so good, but then I decided to do actual scientific research on red light therapy to find out more, and that's left me with more questions than it has answers.
It seems like red light therapy is beneficial only when used properly and can be very harmful if not.
The device I have is designed with ceramic glass, so it does not emit UV rays, however from my research it seems that you can damage the eyes via the heat from the device. I went and bought protection goggles, but it doesn't seem like that would actually protect me from the danger of the heat?
I also would hold the device a few inches from the face, but apparently you should hold it 30cm away from any body part. I contacted Beurer and they said that I should hold it from that distance, however if I did use it closer, then I should use goggles. So it seems that it is fine after all to hold it much closer?
The research also indicates that collagen production occurs somewhere in the region of 600-800nm, however the product I have is 1250nm. Whilst, there is no research to support or advise against the use of a 1250nm device for the face, I wonder if it would have any benefits?
Finally, the device gives off noticeable heat but apparently that is dangerous?
I've not even begin to determine irradiation and dosage levels, which has left me scratching my head.
I would appreciate any guidance.
I would use it for a total of 15 minutes whilst holding the lamp roughly 3 inches away from the face. I would direct it in front of my face for 5 minutes, and then a further 5 minutes to either side. I would also keep my eyes closed without wearing any goggles. It seemed to work, my face would feel warm from the heat and light emanating from the device. My face would glow after I finished using it, with a slight reddishness on the cheeks. My face would on the whole look noticeably improved, almost like how it does after a sauna session.
So far so good, but then I decided to do actual scientific research on red light therapy to find out more, and that's left me with more questions than it has answers.
It seems like red light therapy is beneficial only when used properly and can be very harmful if not.
The device I have is designed with ceramic glass, so it does not emit UV rays, however from my research it seems that you can damage the eyes via the heat from the device. I went and bought protection goggles, but it doesn't seem like that would actually protect me from the danger of the heat?
I also would hold the device a few inches from the face, but apparently you should hold it 30cm away from any body part. I contacted Beurer and they said that I should hold it from that distance, however if I did use it closer, then I should use goggles. So it seems that it is fine after all to hold it much closer?
The research also indicates that collagen production occurs somewhere in the region of 600-800nm, however the product I have is 1250nm. Whilst, there is no research to support or advise against the use of a 1250nm device for the face, I wonder if it would have any benefits?
Finally, the device gives off noticeable heat but apparently that is dangerous?
I've not even begin to determine irradiation and dosage levels, which has left me scratching my head.
I would appreciate any guidance.
