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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.

Light Therapy 101
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The Journey of Light

Light Reaches Your Skin
The Process

Light Reaches Your Skin

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

Your Cells Respond
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.

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

Why Do Different Colors Matter?
Light Wavelengths

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
Your Body Responds
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.

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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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