Nowadays, more than ever, we spend our days indoors with artificial lighting, which only partially provides our body with the energy of light that it needs. Red light therapy also known as photobiomodulation provides an opportunity to receive the spectrum of light that modern artificial lighting often does not provide, thus ensuring optimal functioning of the human body.

The light of the red spectrum penetrates the skin, reaching the inside of the cell and stimulating the naturally occurring processes within it. Due to this, the general condition of the skin improves and various skin problems are reduced.

By stimulating the production of collagen and elastin, the red light therapy reduces wrinkles and enlarged pores, as well as increases the elasticity of your skin. The effectiveness of the treatment, which has been proven in several studies, has made it well-known all around the world.

It is a therapeutic technique in which low-frequency light-wave frequencies are used to treat skin problems and improve its general health.

n red light therapy certain wavelengths (630-700 nm) are used, which help to restore and protect damaged tissue. They affect the body’s cells at the biochemical level, increasing the ability of the mitochondria to produce energy that is used in the body’s biochemical processes. The more energy your cells can produce, the better your body can function.

Unlike other types of light therapy, which often use lasers, this method uses high-quality LED lamps. At the Floaty salon, this therapy takes place in a capsule similar to a vertical solarium. Despite the visual similarity of the device, this procedure cannot be compared to a tanning bed. Unlike a tanning bed, which uses UVA and UVB ultraviolet rays, red light therapy does not use light sources that are harmful to humans. Instead, we use low-frequency light waves, which our eyes interpret as red light, that help improve your health.

The light waves that are used penetrate the skin layer to a depth of about 8 to 10 millimeters. This means that biological processes in the blood vessels, lymphatics, nerves and even hair follicles are improved. Due to this property, red light therapy is used to reduce inflammation and swelling of the skin, to promote wound, tissue and nerve healing, and to prevent tissue damage.

The effectiveness of red light was observed as early as in 1967, when a few years after the invention of the laser, research into its effects on organisms was carried out. Contrary to the initially predicted negative effects of the laser, it was found that a low light frequency laser promotes hair growth. This was the first demonstration of the effectiveness of photobiomodulation.

Since then, the use of low frequency light in medicine and beauty has become very popular. Its technological development has led to the use of LED light sources. Therefore, modern red light therapy most often takes place in solarium-like capsules using medical-grade red light-emitting diodes.

Because we do not directly feel the effects of light on the body, it is sometimes difficult to believe that the human body is very sensitive to the light it receives. Optimal functioning of the body requires a variety of light frequencies, which promote various biochemical processes. In nature, this diversity is provided by sunlight, which combines all the frequencies of visible light. It is an integral part of our biological system.

Due to the modern lifestyle, many people spend their daily lives in rooms with artificial lighting, which is unable to provide this diversity of light frequencies. Artificial light sources mimic white light by combining only a few light frequencies instead of the full spectrum. This problem is exacerbated by energy efficiency regulations, which facilitate the transition to artificial light sources that incorporate blue light more intensively.

Although we also need the blue light, our daily lives are saturated with it. With the development of technology, we are increasingly using devices whose screens increase the amount of blue light they receive.

When we spend our daily life in blue light, our body lacks the variety of light needed for optimal functioning. The low-level light wave frequencies used in red light therapy allow the body to regain the missing energy that ensures the biochemical processes in a short period of time.

To be effective, the red light source must emit light in a specific range of the light spectrum (630-700 nm). The light emission, or its power that is concentrated in a particular area, is also important. Today, a variety of low-power red light devices are available for home use. Unlike incandescent bulbs, the electricity consumption of LED light does not indicate the amount of light emitted. Therefore, it is important to make sure that the device is effective before using it. By visiting the therapy in our salon, you can be sure of its quality.

Our salon is equipped with a vertical red light device that has the required light frequency and powerful LED panels to ensure maximum efficiency. The device has 1440 LED diods, which provide the necessary light energy for optimal effect within only 10 minutes.

Light is an essential component in the production of important chemicals in our body. Each of its frequencies or shades of light provides energy for various processes in our body. Low-frequency light wavelengths, such as red light, promote the production of electrochemical energy at the cellular level, which in turn promotes the metabolic process and maintains the endocrine system.

Red light therapy is a fast growing technology that is used to stimulate biological processes in the upper layer of the skin. At the moment it is proven that this technology:

* Improves skin health of your skin;

* Helps in the fight against acne, eczema and other skin diseases;

* Stimulates collagen production;

* Reduces wrinkles, stretch marks and scars;

* Accelerates the healing of wounds;

* Improves eye health;

* Promotes metabolism and blood circulation;

* Reduces inflammation and muscle fatigue;

* Improves sleep;

* Helps fight excess weight and cellulite.

The additional energy generated during the promotion of biological processes contributes to the performance of more powerful natural functions within the cells. Let’s look at how such this simple light stimulation can affect the functions of the body.

Red light therapy is a natural skin care procedure that reduces inflammatory processes and improves blood circulation. This promotes the overall health, appearance and regeneration of the skin. For this reason, this technology is widely used in beauty salons and dermatology.

Being exposed to red light activates a chemical reaction in our cells that produces biochemical energy by absorbing this frequency of light. These energy molecules are known as adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

Once cells have access to additional ATP, they are able to work more efficiently. This means that the biological activity at the cellular level is stimulated, which includes the activation of various proteins, the regulation of growth factors, the inhibition of apoptosis or the natural death of cells, and the stimulation of other important processes. This reduces inflammation, stimulates collagen production, accelerates the regeneration of damaged tissue and promotes blood circulation. As a result of these processes, the overall health of the skin improves significantly. For this reason, red light therapy is often used in beauty salons and to fight skin diseases.

During red light therapy, the cell’s ability to regenerate improves and blood circulation is enhanced. Due of these properties, it can help treat various skin conditions and reduce their symptoms. Because red light therapy does not involve dangerous UV rays, it is not harmful to the skin or eyes. Short and effective therapy is a great addition to other treatments and can be used by pregnant women without any restrictions.

If you have severe or prolonged skin problems, as well as other significant health problems, consult your doctor before treatment.

One of the processes that is significantly stimulated by red light therapy is the ability of cells to produce collagen. Studies have shown that long-term uptake of red light increases the density of collagen in your cells

Collagen is an essential component of connective tissue that forms tendons, ligaments, skin and muscles. It has several important functions, including ensuring a healthy skin structure. It is also essential to ensure the good condition of bones, joints, skin and hair. Although nowadays there are various solutions available that can enrich the body with collagen, there is no substitute for promoting the collagen production process itself, which can be achieved with red light therapy.

At the age of about 25, the skin inevitably begins to age. The processes taking place in the cells are slowed down, thus reducing the ability of the cells to regenerate and slowing down the formation of collagen, which is necessary for your skin’s health. Factors such as prolonged sun exposure, poor diet, stress, smoking and atmospheric pollution accelerate this ageing process. Thus, the skin quickly loses elasticity and becomes dry, forming wrinkles.

Red light therapy increases the activity of cells by stimulating their ability to regenerate and produce collagen. Promoting collagen synthesis in cells improves your skin’s level of elasticity and moisture. This reduces ageing and significantly improves the appearance by reducing wrinkles.

Along with the extra energy produced in the cells, the activity of fibroblasts is also stimulated. Fibroblasts are cells that synthesize the base of your tissue, they are called stroma and collagen. Stroma plays an important role in wound healing processes. Thus, red light therapy improves and accelerates the this process. For this reason, it is used on healthy skin for healing after surgeries and other activities that result in damaged skin. This procedure is also used to treat burns faster.

By damaging the dermis or thick layer of skin, scars form during the healing process. To repair the damage, the body forms new collagen fibers, resulting in scar tissue. They have a different texture and quality than the surrounding tissue, so the scars are visually noticeable. Although they cannot be completely removed, it is possible to reduce them and improve the appearance of scars. Promoting collagen synthesis in cells is a great way to do this.

As the efficiency of biological processes decreases, the human eyes start to perform worse. Age-related retinal degeneration is a common condition, the main cause of which is the inability of cells to regenerate. For this reason, red light therapy can also help improve eye health.

Red light therapy works against the main factor of retinal degeneration, helping the eye cells to function effectively and produce energy. It also reduces inflammation in the eyes and boosts the healing process after surgery.

To ensure the comfort of your eyes, you should look down during the first half of the session, thus allowing the eyes to get used to the light. Because of the intensity of the treatment and the fact that these light waves are safe for the eyes, you can go into the therapy device without any eye protection. However, in cases where a person is hypersensitive to light, our salon provides sunglasses for extra safety.

Red light waves are an effective strategy for neutralizing oxidative stress. Oxidative stress indicates that the number of free radicals in the body exceeds the capacity of its antioxidant defence system. Prolonged exposure to oxidative stress contributes to the development of inflammation and disease.

The biological effect of red light has relatively recently attracted the attention of dermatologists. Although there is still a lack of information about the mechanisms that are involved, studies have shown that red light waves stimulate anti-inflammatory processes in the cells. This reduces the oxidative stress associated with skin injuries, muscle fatigue, joint pain and general inflammation. It is for the reason why the therapy is used by well-known athletes around the world. It helps to regenerate cells, promoting the speed and quality of the recovery process.

Another unexpected side effect of red light therapy is improved sleep quality. If you are exposed to sleep disorders, you may have heard of the sleep hormone melatonin. It is a hormone that the body develops to regulate sleep and wake. Artificial light affects the body's ability to release melatonin, preventing sleep and increasing the risk of insomnia.

Clinical studies have shown that attending red light therapy during the day increases the natural release of melatonin in the evening, thus facilitating the sleep process.

Biological processes that are stimulated at the cellular level as a result of red light therapy promote blood circulation and metabolism. Studies have shown that this therapy stimulates blood circulation and thus supplies cells with the oxygen, minerals and vitamins they need, while releasing toxic by-products. Weight loss is boosted as a result of metabolic stimulation.

Although light may not seem to be able to affect our body at a level that improves its ability to fight excess weight, research has shown that therapy also affects the cells that store fat. Therapy impacts the distribution of fat on our bodies, which helps to mask the resulting cellulite. Also, several studies have found that this therapy can affect cells in ways that stimulate the body's ability to lose excess fat. One of these ways is the ability of red light to reduce the release of hormones caused by hunger. It can help fight the problem of being overweight at its root cause.

Another potential application of red light therapy is the treatment of seasonal depression. It is known that the seasonal lack of natural light causes a specific type of depression, often referred to as seasonal depression.

This depression is most often associated with the change of seasons and for most people begins in the fall, continuing into the winter months when there is significantly less light outside and lower temperatures. Most often, these conditions suppress motivation and cause a lack of it. This type of depression also affects those who do not feel this emotional state in other seasons.

In the Latvian climate conditions, the sun shines on average 71 to 83 days a year. We experience the most sunny days in July, but the least – in December, when the duration of sunshine during a day is less than an hour. With the lack of sunlight and the change of seasons, our desire to spend time outside the home also decreases. It is these conditions that are particularly conducive to the development of seasonal depression.

Lack of natural light during the winter months has been shown to cause higher levels of cortisol also known as the stress hormone, as well as to negatively affect the human biological rhythm, increasing the production of melatonin during the day. Melatonin is a natural sleep hormone that is involved in regulating a person's biological rhythm. With increased stress and drowsiness, many experience increased depression as well. Light is the simplest helper in the fight against this depression.

Getting enough natural light in the winter months can be a big challenge. Although some choose to replenish their energy reserves by traveling to sunny places, a more effective long-term solution is a regular visit to a salon that provides light therapy.

By using low wavelengths of light or red light, cells are stimulated, thus producing additional biochemical energy. This energy is used to promote various biological processes. Recent studies have demonstrated the ability of this therapy to reduce depression by promoting the production of antioxidants, serotonin also known as the happiness hormone and melatonin – the sleep hormone. At the same time, cortisol – the stress hormone, oxidative stress and inflammation are reduced.

Light also regulates our energy levels, metabolism, appetite, immune system and hormones. Therefore, light has a great impact on human well-being. Complementing light intake with regular visits to red light therapy promotes a variety of processes that help reduce seasonal depression.

Although many have heard before about light therapies and their potential, this innovative technology is most often questioned for its simplicity. Every year, researchers work to discover new solutions, and light therapy is one that has repeatedly demonstrated measurable results without the use of invasive methods. Studies have shown that red light therapy:

* Improves the skin’s health and reduces skin diseases;

* Stimulates collagen production;

* Reduces wrinkles, stretch marks and scars;

* Accelerates the healing of wounds;

* Promotes metabolism and blood circulation;

* Improves eye health;

* Reduces inflammation and muscle fatigue;

* Improves sleep;

* Helps fight excess weight and cellulite;

* Possibly helps with seasonal depression.

Red light therapy is a tool that has the potential to help combat energy and productivity shortages, as well as improve overall appearance and well-being. This is a way to compensate for the lack of light in today's lifestyle.

Discover the potential of photobiomodulation with simple red light therapy in the Floaty salon. Our salon is equipped with the most modern red light therapy equipment in the Baltics, which will provide the required amount of light energy to stimulate biological processes in one 10-minute session.

You can apply for therapy quickly and easily using the online booking system, writing an email or calling. We are located almost in the very center of Riga (Brivibas street 76-V) and work every day from 09:00 to 22:00.