Masks, panels, and other red light therapy devices are selling better than ever. The Onion examines the myths and facts surrounding red light therapy.
MYTH: Only light with a wavelength of 630–670 nm has proven clinical efficacy.
FACT: It’s okay to sneak a few 671 nm wavelengths on cheat days.
MYTH: Red light therapy can restore hair.
FACT: Wig therapy has been proven to be far more effective.
MYTH: Red light therapy can cause burns.
FACT: It can alleviate excessive skin coolness.
MYTH: Red light accelerates cell turnover.
FACT: Cell turnover is largely caused by cell dissatisfaction with poor working conditions.
MYTH: Green light will make you uglier.
FACT: It’s the opposite of red, so yes.
MYTH: Red light therapy can cause long-term damage.
FACT: We are still at least 10 years out from that class-action lawsuit.
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