The Benefits of Red Light Therapy
If you’ve tried all the things for your skin—creams, skin care, nutrition, prescriptions—and still struggle with skin flare-ups and inflammation, it might be time to look beneath the surface.
Red light therapy is gaining major traction in the wellness world, and for good reason. It works at the cellular level to support healing, reduce inflammation, and improve skin health. There can be significant improvement especially if you’re dealing with conditions like eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, acne, or just stressed-out, reactive skin.
What Is Red Light Therapy?
Red light therapy uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to penetrate the skin and stimulate your cells’ mitochondria. Translation? More energy production = faster healing, less inflammation, and healthier skin from the inside out.
Some of the most well-researched wavelights for red light are between 620–700 nm. These wavelengths penetrate the superficial layers of the skin and are best known for:
Stimulating collagen and elastin production
Improving skin tone and texture
Reducing fine lines and wrinkles
Enhancing circulation and oxygen delivery
Supporting healing of acne, eczema, rosacea, and inflammation
Skin Conditions That Can Benefit from Red Light Therapy
Eczema: Helps reduce itchiness, inflammation, and redness by calming immune overactivation and supporting skin repair.
Psoriasis: Reduces plaque buildup and scaling by modulating immune responses and speeding up healing.
Rosacea: Improves microcirculation and reduces facial flushing, sensitivity, and inflammation.
Acne: Helps decrease inflammation, balance oil production, and improve healing time (especially for cystic or hormonal breakouts).
Scarring + Skin Texture: Improves collagen formation and smoothes out uneven skin tone or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
General Skin Aging + Dullness: Boosts overall skin radiance by improving circulation, oxygenation, and cell turnover.
How Often Should You Use It?
Consistency is key. Most studies show benefits with 3–5 sessions per week, especially in the beginning. The good news is with growing popularity in red light therapy, there are tons of at home options on the market, but you do want to make sure you are using a high quality brand that uses well-researched red light wavelengths. Bon Charge is a great option for red light panels and red light face masks. Learn more about red light therapy by tuning in to Episode 301: Our Favorite Health Tools & Gadgets. You can use code FUNK to save 15% at Bon Charge.
Want Personalized Skin Support?
In functional nutrition, we always say: what’s happening on the outside is often a mirror of what’s happening inside. Red light therapy helps speed up healing on the outside while you work on supporting the body from within. Skin flares are never just skin-deep. If you’re dealing with persistent eczema, acne, or inflammation, let’s uncover what your body’s trying to tell you. Inside the 1:1 Functional C.A.R.E Method™, we look at gut health, hormone balance, detox pathways, and more—because skin healing starts from within.
