Is Red Light therapy safe? | Jacuzzi® Help Center

If you are shopping for the very best Jacuzzi® products with the powerful benefits of Red Light therapy, such as hot tubs and saunas, you may have already heard of the incredible effects this therapy can have. You might have already done research about the results of Red Light therapy and the ways in which it can be applied to treat and improve various ailments.

Though while educating yourself about the many pros of Red Light therapy, you might have also considered any potential drawbacks, or cons. You might have wondered, “Is Red Light therapy safe?”

As you read this article you will learn more about Red Light therapy, including what it is and some of the ways in which people use and enjoy it. This article will go over some of the Red Light therapy devices that are on the market as well as Jacuzzi® products that feature Infrared and Red Light therapy. This article will also address any dangers, if any, that may be associated with Red Light therapy. Ultimately, this article will answer the question, “Is Red Light Therapy safe?” — especially as it relates to Jacuzzi® products with Infrared and Red Light therapy.

Article highlights:

-Jacuzzi® products with Infrared and Red Light therapy have been third-party tested to ensure safety

-Other Red Light therapy home devices should be labeled “FDA-cleared” to ensure safety

-Red Light therapy has many benefits, including soothing tense muscles, improving skin issues, reducing inflammation, and more

What is Red Light therapy?

An article on the Cleveland Clinic website regarding Red Light therapy explains that it “... is a treatment that uses low levels of red light to reportedly improve your skin’s appearance, like reducing wrinkles, scars, redness and acne. It’s also touted to treat other medical conditions.”

Red Light therapy was initially discovered during a NASA mission, during which Red Light therapy was used in an experiment of plant growth in space. It was discovered that it helped heal wounds in astronauts. Then, “Like many developments, other potential uses began to be investigated.”

Cleveland Clinic states: “... red light therapy is already widely medically accepted in its use in photodynamic therapy. In this therapy, low-power red laser light is used to activate a photosensitizer drug. The interaction creates a chemical reaction that destroys cells. It’s used to treat some skin conditions, including skin cancer and psoriasis, acne and warts, and other types of cancer. Now, RLT is being investigated (or already in use) for treating a wide array of health conditions.”

How is Red Light therapy used?

People use Red Light therapy in a variety of ways. The article on the Cleveland Clinic website states, “It’s used to treat some skin conditions, including skin cancer and psoriasis, acne and warts, and other types of cancer. Now, RLT is being investigated (or already in use) for treating a wide array of health conditions.” Other examples of how it is used include to:

· Stimulate collagen

· Increase blood circulation

· Reduce inflammation in cells

· Improve wound healing

· Improve wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, and facial texture

· Relieve pain and inflammation

Are there any Red Light therapy dangers?

If you have researched the question, “Can Red Light therapy cause cancer?”, it is advised to get your answer only from trusted, credible sources. Red Light therapy can be applied in a variety of ways and for a number of reasons. You need to make sure that the answer you get is in direct correlation to the way in which you are using it or intend to.

For example, an article on the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AAD) website addresses a number of questions regarding Red Light therapy in regard to treatment for skin concerns, signs of aging such as wrinkles, age spots, and sagging skin, and hair loss.

In direct response to the question, “Is Red Light therapy safe?” the article states: “In the short-term, it appears to be safe. Unlike ultraviolet (UV) light, which can cause skin cancer, research hasn’t found that Red Light can cause any type of cancer.”

Is Red Light therapy safe?

In general, Red Light therapy has been found to be safe. According to the Cleveland Clinic article previously referenced, “Red light therapy appears to be safe and isn’t associated with any side effects, at least, if used short-term and as directed. This therapy isn’t toxic, not invasive and not as harsh as some topical skin treatments. Unlike the cancer-causing ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun or tanning booths, RLT doesn’t use this type of light.”

However, it is important to determine that the product itself that you are purchasing is safe. For example, you can rest assured that Jacuzzi® hot tubs and saunas with Infrared and Red Light therapy are safe. The Jacuzzi team has tested these products to the IEC 62471 Photobiological Safety Standard in both a wet and dry application in a third-party laboratory.

When it comes to home devices such as Red Light therapy masks or hair caps, the AAD suggests only buying home products that are “FDA cleared,” which means they have been deemed safe. The organization also suggests speaking with a board-certified dermatologist to see if a specific Red Light therapy or device would be right for your needs as part of a skin care or hair loss treatment plan.

If you are concerned about the dangers of Red Light therapy as it relates to Jacuzzi products such as hot tubs and saunas, you can rest assured that they are safe to use and enjoy. However, it’s important to always follow your owner’s manual when it comes to how to operate and use your Jacuzzi® sauna and hot tub with Red Light therapy.

How can I experience Red Light therapy at home?

From facial masks to hair caps, there are many ways in which Red Light therapy can be done in the comfort of your own home.

When you are looking for Red Light therapy at a deeper level to address your whole body, Jacuzzi® saunas and hot tubs might be just the thing you are looking for. As you probably already know, many people seek the combination of Infrared and Red Light therapy in saunas or hot tubs to further to elevate their relaxation session, promote overall wellness, release muscle tension, and enhance their mood.

Jacuzzi® home saunas come in three sizes — designed for one, two, or three people. Each features high-intensity Red Light therapy, allowing you to enjoy the benefits of light therapy in every session.

In addition, Jacuzzi® saunas feature therapeutic far Infrared heaters with a combination of mica and carbon low EMF heaters that surround you in soothing Infrared heat. Meanwhile, powerful full-spectrum heaters deliver near, mid, and far Infrared to enhance the benefits of your sauna session.

Further enhancing your experience, Jacuzzi® saunas allow you to relax close to the soothing Infrared heat as you lean back into the built-in ergonomic backrest. You can also take your Infrared and Red Light therapy session to the next level through vibrational resonance therapy. This feature, which comes standard, can complement your Infrared and Red Light therapy session with sound and vibration.

In addition to the full-range of Infrared light spectrum that is delivered in every sauna session, and the benefit of Red Light therapy through the overheard light bar, which fills your sauna with Red Light, Chromotherapy is another benefit you can enjoy in your Jacuzzi® sauna. Using Chromotherapy, you can enhance your mood with the option of twelve different light settings, or cycle through them all, depending on your preference in each session.

After seeing the successful results users were enjoying with Infrared and Red Light therapy in their Jacuzzi® saunas, the Jacuzzi team decided to see if they could offer these same results to their hot tub users in a wet application. The team did extensive research, created a white paper on the technology in partnership with a doctor at the Cleveland Clinic, and worked with an experienced development partners to identify the exact wavelength output requirements for the near IR (NIR) and the Red Light therapy in the underwater application.

After diligently working for years to integrate this technology into their hot tubs, the Jacuzzi team recently introduced Infrared and Red Light therapy in the new J-LX® Collection, with two stunningly distinct models. The technology has since become available in the models in the J-400™ Collection.

When you ease into the FX therapy seat in any of these models, Infrared and Red Light therapy is delivered, specifically to the lower back muscles to help promote healing and recovery with consistent use. Near Infrared (NIR) waves are used to penetrate below the skin into the deeper muscle tissue specifically in the lower back area to provide relief for back pain.

When you are ready to enjoy Infrared and Red Light therapy during your hydromassage, you can simply select the IR and Red Light therapy session from your topside control on your hot tub, and then sit back, relax, and indulge in a 20-minute cycle of therapeutic bliss.

Upon completing this article, you can feel confident that Red Light therapy in your Jacuzzi® sauna or hot tub is safe. In line with the brand’s legacy of, and dedication to, developing the best wellness products on the market, the team worked hard to ensure not only an incredible result, but a safe amount of exposure. To further the Red Light therapy options available in Jacuzzi® hot tubs and saunas, visit a showroom near you.

Medical disclaimer: This information is not intended to prescribe a particular diagnosis or course of action. We are not medical professionals. Please contact your GP or other medical professional for advice if you have any concerns about your current health or well-being.