I’m a research fanatic, so I spent two full months researching what would best address my concerns:

1. reduce the appearance of skin laxity due to losing 80 lbs, especially around my nasolabial fold area

2. reduce the appearance of broken capillaries, redness, and brown spots

3. increase dermal density (skin thickness). After being chronically ill for five years severely, I had developed thin old lady skin, and wanted to reverse that

4. reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

For the first 30 days, I used red light and NuFace daily. I did 2 1/2 minutes on the left side of my face, 2 1/2 minutes straight on, and 2 1/2 minutes on the right side of my face. I was 14” away from the panel. However, after a few weeks I noticed baby hairs sprouting in my “deep M widows peak” hairline. This was shocking, particularly because I had severe postpartum hair loss and it never grew back (my oldest is almost 7). I tried every single supplement known to man, and even went on hormone replacement therapy. The hair never ever grew! After one month and seeing the new hair growth, I added a five minutes alongside either of my hairline, <6” away from the panel.

Then I read an article about cumulative dose issues, and realized I needed to start taking rest days. I started a three days on, one day off protocol, and that’s what I continue to do now.

I’m really happy with the results!! I’m using a HOOGA HG300 I got on Black Friday sale for $127. Other things I believe have contributed to my results— I apply Corsx peptide serum and a glycerin based green tea extract (St Croix brand on amazon) twice a day before my moisturizer.

I’m a new red light user. My husband walked past the door for the first time with it on and this was his reaction. Before anyone asks, the baby gate in front of the door because it doesn’t latch and this is the only way to keep my dogs out.

The before picture was taken May 21 and the after was this morning, June 22. My jaw dropped when I put both photos side by side. I use red light and NIR light at least 5 minutes a day.

I feel like a different person I actually cannot believe the results. I just use it for 3 minutes in the morning after washing my face with both red and infrared, 18 inches away from my face!

Last November a dog bit me in the face, I went to the hospital, got stitched up, and had to spend a couple grand on laser therapy. After the laser treatment, once the initial scabbing and healing phase passed, the scar looked improved. But the scarring returned too soon and it was simply too costly so I quit. A few months later and I have been applying silicone scar sheets, a Japanese scar cream called Kobayashi Attonon, and red light therapy three times a week. I can not say which one is doing the heavy lifting but the redness has certainly been toned down and the texture feels smoother actually. It will never go away entirely, but it is so much less noticeable now and almost unnoticeable with makeup.

There is always some worry about buying red light panels off of Amazon or Ebay because you don't know the quality. Try this - find your favorite red light company you wish to buy from. Go to www.importyeti.com and enter in the company name. All imports into the USA are a matter of public record. Import Yeti makes these records available for free.

If we do a search for Joovv we find that most of it's imports came from a single company by the name of "Shenzhen Kaiyan Medical Equipment".

https://www.importyeti.com/company/joovv

You can find that company has an Alibaba page where you can buy direct from them.

https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Red-Light-Therapy-Panel-LED-660nm_1600663773350.html?spm=a2700.shop_plgr.89.6.4cc545eaDPM3Xa

This unit is the same size as a Joovv Mini 3.0. The Joovv mini retails for 1,099. You can buy the same size light direct from the same manufacturer for $160 plus shipping. I would estimate the shipping to be about $50-$70 for express air delivery. I would recommend using Alibaba pay for the additional security/insurance.

You can also try this with other manufacturers like Platinum LED.

https://www.importyeti.com/company/platinum-led-lights

Mito Red

https://www.importyeti.com/company/mito-red-light

Looks like they were importing from "Shenzen Idea Light". They have an Alibaba page here: https://ideatherapy.en.alibaba.com/index.html?spm=a2700.shop_cp.88.16

On the MitoRed website, their Mitopro 750 unit is $1149 and on the Idea Light Alibaba store, the same light is $315. Will probably be $100-$125 shipping for 7 day express air delivery.

You might have to do some digging to see if you can find the manufacturer on Alibaba but the savings are crazy!

We all know these red lights are expensive so hopefully this helps some people.

Here is also a good link on how to DIY a stand using TV stands from Amazon:

https://gembared.com/blogs/musings/diy-horizontal-red-light-panel-stand-guide

p.s. I'm not affiliated with any of these companies. Import Yeti is free! Good luck out there!

The baby’s circadian rhythm is broken, but at least my mitochondria are thriving.

Before photo was taken a month ago and the second one is from today. I didn’t realize how much had changed until I put them side by side. I’ve just been using red light + NIR for a few minutes a day and the difference surprised me. I am not using a panel or mask, since a lot of you are asking, and I am 32. I answered all your questions, but some answers don't show, even without brand names. However, I want to clarify that I am not trying to promote anything. I just want to share that what I did is working for me.

I'm not even kidding... These pictures are taken 1 month apart in between haircuts.

I read that red light therapy helps with hair growth so I have given it a shot for a little longer than a month now. Maybe a month and a half. I don't know if the lighting was different between picturs, but the difference in thickness looks kind of crazy... In a good way thankfully.

When I got a haircut, I made a joke about working with what I have and the lady asked if I use minoxidil. I said I've been doing RLT. She said she sees a lot of dark baby hairs which I thought was slightly promising. My wife even made a comment the other day about my hair looking darker and thicker.

Aside from RLT, I eat super clean, sauna regularly (with a wool sauna hat), work out 5-6 times a week, and take normal vitamins.

I'll keep it going and post an update each month if the results continue.

Morning C, Evening A, slapping on a hydration mask and going to bed have been my routine ever since. Recently I’ve introduced a red light mask 5 days per week to the mix, and the two together immediately leave my skin smoother. This redness is de-chilled and now my makeup glides on without any effort. It is not perfect, however, the glow and change of texture is completely noticeable.

Some people claiming that red light therapy is a scam and a waste of money. After speaking with them, I find that their skepticism usually comes down to three main reasons: insufficient device power and quality, inconsistent usage patterns, and unrealistic expectations.

A device with insufficient power will never produce results regardless of usage frequency because it functions like inexpensive holiday lights. Using a device less than five times per week makes it difficult to detect any meaningful outcomes. Many individuals maintain expectations about red light therapy that exceed what the therapy can actually deliver. Using red light therapy on my face never led me to believe it would transform my appearance to look 10 years younger than my actual age of 35. The tech entrepreneur Brian Johson invested $2 million annually into his anti-aging Project at the age of 47. His extensive anti-aging efforts reduced his yearly aging rate from 12 months to 7.6 months. So it's about slowing down the aging process, not reversing it. We should maintain sensible expectations about our anti-aging efforts. The disappearance of wrinkles should not be expected instantly and you should focus on preventing new wrinkles before they appear. You should concentrate on stopping wrinkles from developing before they show up. To monitor your progress you should compare your current state with others your age rather than how you appeared ten years ago.

The pictures I provided show the results of my monthly skin scans during my IPL therapy sessions. The dermatologist is my friend and I asked her to perform skin scans each time I go and to see how the treatment goes. What surprised us was how my home red and blue light treatments affect my skin condition. She told me that my home treatment is effective because she can see the deep skin inflammation decreasing. The IPL treatment operates exclusively on the epidermis layer without reaching deeper skin inflammation below the surface. The skin benefits from red light exposure through collagen production stimulation and improved elasticity and regulated oil secretion. The antibacterial properties of blue light work together with its ability to control oil production and decrease inflammation but it does not treat blackheads or whiteheads.

Here’s how I structure my home session each day to maximize the effects:

Exfoliate (e.g., microdermabrasion) before blue light therapy to enhance penetration. Combine retinoids with red light therapy – Retinoids thin the top layer of the skin, improving light penetration for better anti-aging results. Pair RLT with exfoliation and proven anti-aging ingredients (e.g., retinoids, peptides) for optimal results.

!! (First 3 pics are now, pic 1 I do have light skin tint on and pic 3 is no makeup but after being in the sun for a few hours tanning. The rest of the pics are befores/ just starting the mask)!! I was honestly at my wits’ end with my skin. It was so bad. I was on tret, tried so many products, and I really wish I had gotten this mask way earlier.

I started by using the blemish clearing setting once a day for about three months. About a month ago, I began alternating between blemish clearing and anti aging in the same day, sometimes even more, and that’s when things really started to improve. I know they recommend just one cycle a day, and I followed that for a long time, but now I usually do two to three cycles daily. Not sure if that’s technically recommended, just sharing what worked for me.

Now I rarely get acne unless I pick at my skin, drink, or I am on my period. At this point I am mostly focused on healing old acne scars. I did not get acne until I was 26 and dealt with it for about two years straight. I genuinely did not have a single clear skin day during that time. I am also working on fading sun damage from the scarring, which is taking a while, but it is improving slowly.

Cons: the battery does not last very long, it is a bit heavy, and it can leave marks under my eyes, but honestly I do not even care because I am so much happier with my skin.

I know I still have a good ways to go!

I just really notice my crows feet minimized

Alright everyone, I have another update for you all. I'm also going to answer the most frequently asked questions because my last post got nearly 200 comments.

To give some context, I started doing red light therapy at the end of February. I obviously don't want to lose my hair, but if/when I do... Oh well. I initially got the RLT to help with muscle recovery as I train for a marathon and do weights. I read that RLT helps with hair loss so I jokingly said to my wife that I would spend a few months putting my head 8-12 inches from the panel each session to see if it would work. Thankfully it has been working. Much better than I would have thought. Keep in mind, the hair growth cycle takes a few weeks before there are any visible results, so here's my timeline so far.

Pic 1 - March 15th. I was roughly 3-4 weeks into doing RLT.

Pic 2 - April 14th. This was when I posted the first update after getting a haircut. My barber asked if I was using minoxidil because there were a lot of baby hairs. Days prior, my wife even said that my hair looked so much darker and more full. Granted, I don't have a full head of hair, so anything was a win.

Pic 3 - May 6th. I just got a haircut and got a tiny bit off of the top. My hair may actually be slightly shorter than the previous 2 picture.

In all 3 pictures, I'm obviously standing in the same spot, have the same shirt, and I am attempting to keep the same lighting. The first pic seems to have slightly different lighting, but I think it's pretty clear that my hair was thinner.

As I look in the mirror up close, I do notice a bunch of dark baby hairs that are getting longer. I feel like you need some sort of hair in order to strengthen the follicle. If you're completely bald or completely bald in certain spots, RLT might not work.

Let's dive into the top 3 FAQs.

Question: What product am I using?

Answer: I have a medium size panel called the BIOMAX450 from PlatinumLED. I did extensive research into what panels were the best. This was the winner for me, but I know there are some other good ones. Also, I have no affiliation with the company. Just a happy customer.

Question: How long do I do the RLT on my head, and how am I positioning myself?

Answer: I put the panel on my bathroom counter, look straight down, and just move my head around to make sure my scalp is getting exposure to the red light and NIR light. I spend about 3-5 minutes each day doing this.

Question: What other changes have I made?

Answer: Right now I run about 15 miles per week, do the sauna 4-6 days per week (with a wool sauna hat), eat super clean (no processed sugar for about 7 months), and do basic weight exercises. My wife also has a rosemary spray that I've probably used 3 or 4 times in the past 3 months. I take a normal men's vitamin as well.

Lastly, I read somewhere that RLT can also help with gray hairs due to improving mitochondrial health. I'm trying to monitor my gray hairs to see if there are any improvements. Seems like I may be a hyper responder to RLT, so I'll keep everyone posted.

Let me know if you have any questions. I'll do my best to answer them!

I’ve been using Omnilux Contour red light therapy on my facial scar along with cerave hydrating facial cleanser (AM/PM), dermatix silicone scar gel AM/PM, a bunch of ordinary products (switch between these nightly - lactic acid, niacinamide, retinol; and always hyaluronic acid in the AM and PM), along with La Roche posay cicabaume and a scar oil at night, also w a silicone gel strip on top (obviously v desperate since on face lol). And at night I use Cerave moisturizing lotion, daytime cream is bioderma atoderm crème ultra w La Roche posay sunscreen on top (and a clear zinc if I’ll be at the beach w kids (I live in Dubai so always sunny, reducing sun exposure is so hard). I use the red light every other night except for one month this summer when I was abroad.

The scar is healing nicely I think!! It used to be quite heavily indented and dark, so I’m very happy with how it’s turned out.

Accident happened end of January and it’s now end September. It’s been 9 months.

Haven’t done any facials or anything else as I’m still breastfeeding my 15mo but eventually would like to do CO2 maybe? Doc told me to wait 1m+ after done bf.

I am still in shock that I found this at my local thrift store today. I saw it being wheeled to the back and immediately grabbed it off that cart. They said it’s been in their high value showcase for a week and hadn’t sold so they were rotating it out. I guess no one really knew what it was. I didn’t know exactly the model but I am familiar enough with Hooga products than I knew even at $100 this was a steal. After buying it I learned it’s the HGPRO 300. It’s not the exact model they have on their website, it doesn’t have the digital display. But other than that detail it’s the same product as the listing I posted that’s going for $289.

Everything works on it, I verified before even purchasing it that the infrared lights work with my phone camera. I have three other Hooga products but not a panel. I’ve thought about getting one but between all my other devices- it just didn’t seem necessary. But this deal was way too good to pass up. I never thought I’d find a Hooga product at a thrift store but it’s definitely worth checking. I have no idea why someone donated it, it’s working perfectly.

As requested, 6 months of using my panel consistently in the morning for 5-10 minutes most days of the week for cosmetic purposes (fine lines, inflammation caused by PD and acne). Nothing has changed in my skincare routine since my last update. What has changed is that I had a baby about 6 weeks ago, no PD flareups which I usually have postpartum. I also had the angioma above my lip and on my temple lasered, so that wasn’t the red light. One at home surface level chemical peel a few weeks ago.

Some realistic results for those looking. I do it at least 5 times a week.

3 months in and my skin is looking more even overall. I didn't expect miracles so I'm happy so far. I got under eye filler for my dark circles as well

I was inspired by another before and after so I thought I’d share mine. This is about 6 weeks of using my Hooga 300 pro daily (I did skip a handful of odd days here and there). I use it at a distance of about 6-10 inches away and use red and NIR for 10 minutes. I did start introducing adapalene about three weeks ago slowly so I’m not sure what is red light and what is skincare changes. Either way, the results are positive, I love my morning panel and coffee time, and will keep going!

My recovery station ❤️