Wellness influencers tout the therapy's power for everything from rejuvenating skin and hair to boosting longevity. Devices sold for at-home use abound. We look at the evidence behind the hype.

Red light therapy is a therapeutic technique that uses low-level wavelengths of red light to help treat skin issues. Numerous studies, such as this small study from 2023, have shown that red light ...

From futuristic-looking masks to crimson-glowing bedside lamps, red light therapy is taking over social media feeds with a range of wellness promises. Many creators promote red light exposure as part ...

Sweeney is a contributor for TIME. Sweeney is a contributor for TIME. If you’re always on the lookout for the latest skincare gadget, you may have already tried facial rollers, sculpting wands, and ...

Follow any beauty biohacker on social media right now and you’ll hear them raving about the benefits of red-light therapy. There's so much hype about the technology that it's fair to ask, “Does ...

ost nights before bed, my nighttime routine goes something like this: I scroll through social media on my phone, read a book on my iPad or check emails on my computer, and occasionally watch an ...

Red light therapy is increasingly viewed as a promising treatment for wrinkles, acne, psoriasis, scars and sun-damaged skin, and as a supportive therapy for some kinds of cancer. But does red light ...