Light Therapy 101

New to light therapy? Start here. Learn the basics of how light therapy works, why different wavelengths are used, and how it can become part of your everyday wellness routine.

Wellness In A New Light

What Is Light Therapy?

LED Light Therapy (or photobiomodulation) uses specific wavelengths of therapeutic light to support everyday wellness. It is designed for regular use without tanning the skin, unlike UV light from the sun. Different wavelengths support different wellness goals. Like exercise or skincare, light therapy works best when used consistently.

The Journey of Light

Light therapy is non-invasive, comfortable to use, and designed to fit easily into your daily routine.

The Process

Light Reaches Your Skin

Specialized LEDs emit carefully selected wavelengths of light that are absorbed at different depths beneath your skin.

Cellular Response

Your Cells Respond

Inside your cells, mitochondria convert nutrients into the energy your body uses every day. A naturally occurring enzyme called cytochrome c oxidase absorbs specific wavelengths of light, helping support this normal energy production.

Red and near-infrared (NIR) light are the most commonly used wavelengths because they penetrate to different depths beneath the skin.

What Happens Next?

Your Body Responds

When light is absorbed by your cells, it helps support normal cellular energy production. This energy powers your body's natural processes, while supporting healthy circulation to deliver oxygen and nutrients where they're needed. Together, these processes help support recovery, renewal, and everyday wellness.

Why Do Different Colors Matter?

Not all light is the same. Different wavelengths are selected for different wellness goals. That's why Nanoleaf Wellness products use a combination of carefully chosen light wavelengths depending on the device and wellness mode.

Learn more about each wavelength

Designed for Everyday Use

Advanced Light Therapy

Why Nanoleaf

Nanoleaf has been a pioneer in the lighting industry and a leading authority in LED technology for over 15 years. Our innovations are driven by a mission to rethink what’s possible—enhancing not only the way we live in our homes, but now also how we care for our bodies.

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