The In Light Wellness Systems’ LED pads used in Light Therapy deliver near infrared, red and blue light waves, each with a different depth penetration. The pads contain various combinations of these three lights as well as the number of diodes of each. All the pads contain infrared diodes with the exception of the eye mask. (Note: only the eye mask should be used on the eyes.) The pads are different sizes and are placed directly on the body.The pads are different sizes and are placed directly on the body.

The diverse tissue and cell types in the body all have their own unique light absorption characteristics; that is, they will only absorb light at specific wavelengths and not at
others. For example, skin layers, because of their high blood and water content, absorb red light very readily, while calcium and phosphorus absorb light of a different
wavelength.

Near Infrared Light: Near Infrared (NIR) light at wavelengths from 750 nm (nanometer) to 1400 nm is not visible to the eye. Due to its longer wavelength, it can penetrate deep into the body based on power level, right down to bones and even make them vibrate creating space, and subsequently, pass through them. This makes it ideal for working on issues concerning the internal organs, glands, musculoskeletal issues where bone, cartilage, joints, ligament and deep muscle tissue are involved.  (Note: near infrared light, which is in all the LED pads except the eye mask, should not be used directly on the eyes. So only the eye mask should be used on the eyes.)

Red Light: Visible red light at wavelengths from 630 to 700 nm penetrates tissue to a depth of approximately 10 mm (~.4 inches). Light at this wavelength can be very beneficial when dealing with soft tissue such as muscle, fascia, skin and other local tissues incurring problems on the surface or slightly deeper into the body. Issues in this area such as wounds, cuts, scars, abrasions, lacerations, trigger and acupuncture points in infections or inflammation in those areas in particular, respond well to red light.

Red light, along with blue light can directly affect our gland functioning, specifically the hypothalamus, and the pineal gland which produces melatonin. Red light helps to increase the production/release of melatonin, which signals the internal cells when they should be awake and functioning or when they should be at rest and powered down. Melatonin also sets our circadian rhythms so that we can stay in harmony with days and nights, and also the seasons.

Blue Light: Visible blue light at wavelengths from 430 to 500 nm penetrate tissue to depth of approximately 5 mm (~ .2 inches). Light at this wavelength can be very beneficial when dealing with skin and surface related issues, but also shows great benefit to some of the deeper organs functioning (liver function and bile conversion). Issues such as wounds, cuts, scars, abrasions, deviations in the skin (e.g., psoriasis, eczema, acne) and specifically inflammation and certain infections which may be anti-biotic resistant respond well to blue light. Blue light on the skin can also help with mood disorders and boost neurotransmitter production, specifically serotonin, although in doing so it can reduce production of melatonin.

Blue light, along with red light, can directly affect our gland functioning, specifically the hypothalamus, and the pineal gland which produces melatonin.