Red light therapy is sweeping the skincare world. From home devices to professional clinics, from anti-aging and acne treatment to sensitive skin repair, it appears in solutions for almost all skincare needs and has even become a trending topic on social media. But what makes this seemingly all-powerful red light such a popular new skincare trend?
Light originates from the sun. The sun’s light is not a single color, but can be broken down into seven visible colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. Their difference lies in their wavelengths—the longer the wavelength, the more the color tends towards red; the shorter the wavelength, the more it tends towards purple. Red light is located at the long-wavelength end of the visible light spectrum, with a wavelength range of approximately 630nm-780nm. This is an objectively existing frequency division within the electromagnetic spectrum.
Due to its inherent “long-wave” characteristics, red light possesses strong penetrating power and a stable energy state, allowing it to easily penetrate the skin’s surface and reach subcutaneous tissue without causing strong irritation to biological tissues. Related research by Professor Michael Hamblin of Harvard Medical School has confirmed that red light can penetrate human tissue to a depth of over 30mm. This characteristic gives red light a natural advantage in applications in beauty, rehabilitation, and even the medical field.
Furthermore, the unique value of red light therapy for skincare becomes even clearer when compared to traditional methods. Traditional skincare primarily follows an “outside-in” approach, mostly involving external intervention with chemical ingredients.
In contrast, red light is a form of physical energy. It doesn’t directly add any substances to the skin, but rather activates the cells’ inherent functions and vitality from within by transmitting specific energy signals to the cells. This process is called photobiomodulation.
When red light penetrates the dermis, it precisely targets mitochondria within the cells. Upon absorbing light energy, the mitochondria significantly increase ATP synthesis efficiency, triggering a series of biochemical reactions: accelerating collagen and elastin production, enhancing cellular metabolism, accelerating the removal of free radicals and waste products, and regulating inflammatory responses. These synergistic effects collectively deliver multiple skincare benefits, including anti-aging, repair, anti-inflammatory effects, and skin brightening, all of which have been confirmed by numerous clinical studies.
Merican has been deeply rooted in the field of optical health and beauty for 17 years. Based on in-depth research into red light energy and its photobiological effects, and through precise control of red light wavelength and energy output intensity, combined with ergonomic design and intelligent light control systems, Merican has pioneered integrated phototherapy for both the face and body, extending the benefits of red light skincare from the face to the entire body.
It’s worth noting that Merican’s innovation goes far beyond a single light source; it can scientifically combine multiple precise wavelengths of light to achieve synergistic effects, thereby creating highly effective and comprehensive personalized optical health and beauty solutions for multidimensional skin problems.
Red light therapy revitalizes the skin’s inner vitality using pure physical energy. Its safe, effective, and non-invasive nature makes it a trusted choice for many beauty enthusiasts. Mericon extends the benefits of red light therapy to the entire body, opening up a new dimension in the pursuit of health and beauty.
