Red Light Therapy: Uses, Benefits, and Risks

Author: External Author | | Categories: Acne , Wrinkle Reduction

Red light therapy (RLT) is a controversial therapeutic technique that uses red low-level wavelengths of light to treat skin issues, such as wrinkles, scars, and persistent wounds, among other conditions.

In the early 1990s, RLT was used by scientists to help grow plants in space. The scientists found that the intense light from red light-emitting diodes (LEDs) helped promote growth and photosynthesis of plant cells.

Original Article Source Credits:   Healthline , https://www.healthline.com/

Article Written By:  Jacquelyn Cafasso

Original Article Posted on:  March 5, 2020

Link to Original Article:  https://www.healthline.com/health/red-light-therapy

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