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TECHNOLOGIES

Are Red Light Therapy Before and After Images Real?

One of the most well-received, versatile, and non-invasive therapeutic approaches to whole-body health and aesthetic concerns, red light therapy can provide real relief and cause visible aesthetic improvements to the skin. If you've ever wanted to see some real photos of red light therapy before and after, and learn a bit more, you're at the right place.
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INGREDIENTS

Shea Butter: From Cellulite and Stretch Marks to Anti-Aging

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TECHNOLOGIES

Can You Do Too Much Red Light Therapy?

We cling to the hope of a completely non-invasive (but effective) anti-aging method crashing through the orbit of impossibility into our daily skincare routines. Red light therapy is real, scientifically proven to work, and increasingly available in compact, handheld LED therapy devices. Still, the more popular the therapy becomes, the louder the questions: Can you overdo it? How often is too often? And, is the daily use of red light therapy dangerous?
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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Breathing Makes us Old (But Not Breathing Makes us Dead)

Have you ever noticed how the story of free radicals and antioxidants often gets oversimplified in skincare and wellness conversations? Like the desire to look our best and be healthy up to a ripe old age somehow plummets our IQ, and we need to be patronized with marginally scientific fluff.
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TECHNOLOGIES

Red Light Therapy at Home: Benefits, How-To, and Best Devices

If your social feed is slowly beginning to resemble a storyboard of Blade Runner with a bunch of glowing LEDs on a dark backdrop, it’s pretty safe to say you're interested in light therapy at home.
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TECHNOLOGIES

Recreational Electrocution or Does Microcurrent Really Work?

Yes, microcurrent devices do work if you use them consistently rather than losing them in that trans-dimensional bathroom drawer where things go to teeter between existence and oblivion.
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TECHNOLOGIES

A Mole in Your Health: Can Red Light Therapy Cause Melanoma?

Once, you would have shuddered in terror if anyone uttered the word “plague” in your presence. Today, it is “cancer” that sends us into panic mode and makes us feel helpless, angry, and confused. It is somehow even more insulting because it is a silent, secret, slow devouring, rather than something you can openly fight.
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TECHNOLOGIES

Dark Spots in a Whole New Light: RLT for Hyperpigmentation

Who amongst us would not trade a bit of their soul for a perfect, unadulterated, doll-like complexion? Is red light therapy for hyperpigmentation effective, or does it make hyperpigmentation worse in some scenarios and what to do about it?
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TECHNOLOGIES

Is Red Light Therapy Safe?

From bald rats and space lettuce, into our homes, red light therapy is a non-invasive, painless, and effective way to enhance beauty, health, and vitality. But is red light therapy safe?
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TECHNOLOGIES

Red Light Therapy Wavelength: Does Length Matter?

Length matters. There is not just one best wavelength for red light therapy. It depends on what you're going for. Are you targeting superficial skin rejuvenation, or do you perhaps need help with muscle recovery or improving deteriorating joint health?
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TECHNOLOGIES

Photon Fear Factor: Can Red Light Therapy Cause Cancer?

The popularity and wide use of at-home LED light therapy bring with them the gnawing and serious questions in the back of everyone's mind: Can red light therapy cause cancer? This is a legit question, but we far prefer facts to fear. So, let's examine the studies to get to the truth.
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INGREDIENTS

Ingredient Danger Patrol: Should You Get a Lash Serum without Prostaglandin?

Prostaglandin and prostaglandin analogues have some worrying side effects, prompting people en masse to search for a lash serum without prostaglandin. If you have sensitive eyes, tend to get irritated easily, or just prefer a clean beauty routine, this guide is for you. We’ll break down what prostaglandins are, explore safer alternatives, share expert picks, and explore what the vox populi is on this ingredient.
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TECHNOLOGIES

Who Should Not Use Red Light Therapy? Risks & Safety 101

Although non-invasive, very well tolerated, and with very rare to no side effects, red light therapy dangers are real for specific groups and medical conditions. Today, we will explore who should avoid red light therapy or refrain from using it without medical supervision.
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TECHNOLOGIES

Tech Truth Time: Can Microcurrent Make Wrinkles Worse?

Well, you've heard the buzz about the huge success of microcurrent facials and the lifting and toning effects of the therapy, but you may also wonder if the whispers hold some truth: Could microcurrent cause wrinkles to worsen? Or is it a try to discredit a well-tolerated, safe, and non-invasive anti-aging treatment you can do in your own home?
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TECHNOLOGIES

RLT for Skin TLC: Science-Backed Look at Red Light Therapy Benefits

Red light therapy works by using specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to stimulate cellular function, promoting healing and rejuvenation, and is used in various branches of medicine, physiotherapy, skincare, and wellness circles for everything from wrinkles, psoriasis, and acne to pain management and hair regrowth.
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TECHNOLOGIES

Red Light Therapy Dangers & Possible Side Effects

As the popularity of red light treatments grows due to their completely noninvasive character—painless, easy skin renewal with no downtime—questions keep nagging. Is red light therapy safe? Will it hurt your eyes? What if you use it every day? Can red light therapy cause cancer?
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TECHNOLOGIES

No Eyeballing, Just Facts: Is Red LED Therapy Bad for the Eyes?

I spy with my little eye something beginning with the letter "L." With no lollipops, laziness, or labyrinths in high-end skin tech, the object spied by your most precious apple could only be LED lights that have flashed big on the contemporary non-invasive skincare scene. How does red light therapy affect your eyes? Can red light damage eyesight? Do you need eye protection, or could you simply close your eyes? Coming right up.
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TECHNOLOGIES

Top Technologies to Combine with Microcurrent for Extreme Results

The whole (as it usually goes) is much greater than the sum of its parts, giving faster results, enhanced benefits, and a surplus of delight and a pleasant surprise on the other side of your skincare investment equation.
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TECHNOLOGIES

How to register your FOREO device

For those unsure about registering and unlocking their FOREO device and needing some extra guidance, we’ll lead you through the process and also provide some registration videos, as some people find it easier to follow visual instructions.
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INGREDIENTS

Castor oil benefits - facts or fad?

You can hardly turn a digital corner today without bumping into stories, posts, advice, success anecdotes, directions for use, reviews, and explorations on the laureates of castor oil. Is there any real merit to these stories, which castor oil benefits are proven, and which are a myth?
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INGREDIENTS

Why is Shea Butter Called "Women's Gold"?

The rich shea butter plays a central role in women's economic liberation, allowing them to feed, clothe, and educate their children, lifting them out of poverty and giving them more opportunities. Shea butter is endearingly called "Women's Gold" on the African continent, reflecting a deep appreciation and value that this seemingly humble nut holds for the future of millions of families