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How to Use FAQ™ Red LED Panel at Home?
Is there anything unusual in having a red light therapy panel at home? Nope, not really. It’s just a sleeker, techier, fancier version of light and cellular technology that predates most modern medicine. Light therapy is older than antibiotics. Really! While Alexander Fleming was bragging about penicillin in 1928 (he wasn’t; he was a humble man), human use of light for medicinal healing and bacterial control had been going on for thousands of years, dating back to ancient Greece and Egypt, simply by plopping sick people in the sunshine.
Clinically, Danish physician Niels Finsen used phototherapy to treat skin tuberculosis (lupus vulgaris) and prevent scarring, and got himself a nice Nobel Prize in 1903. Finsen's "light institutes" spread across Europe, and Victorian medicine looked like steampunk science fiction for a while under huge lamps of iradiating therapeutic light.
1960 brought the invention of the laser. Light therapy once more, but for the first time with a more coherent source. A physicist, Theodore Maiman, demonstrated the first working laser, although the idea was already there in Albert Einstein’s head and papers. Laser represented a new light source that would eventually change medicine, surgery, telecommunications, and Dr. Evil’s plans.
Fast forward 7 years, and a Hungarian Dr. Endre Mester shaved some rats and experimented with low-level red lights, trying to give mice cancer. But, instead, to his utmost surprise, got faster hair regrowth and wound healing. This was the launch ramp that changed the beauty and medical industry (unless you’re going to get free potions from a shaman woman at the edge of the woods, it is an industry), and led to the modern low-level light therapy which you can now find in most red light therapy devices for at home and professional use, from skin restoration, to hair growth and fertility treatments.
In the 90s, NASA enters the chat, interested in red LEDs for growing some greens in space because even astronauts need a salad now and there, and to heal injuries and minor wounds way, way up above the first ER. In the 2000s, scientists figured out that they could use LEDs, which were less expensive light sources but kept beneficial light wavelengths and biological effects. The cheaper light source allowed for commercial production and the explosion of red-light panels, LED masks, and home devices that we now know and love.
Why choose FAQ™ Red Light Panel?
Well, you don’t have to. There are infinite choices out there, and you’re a free grown-up with your own money. But since we’re here today to specifically teach you how to use the FAQ™ Dual Red LED Panel (you use the single red LED panel exactly the same, just have half the number of light sources). Before we go into proper usage, I’ll briefly take you through the most important specs and benefits you need to know about FAQ™ LED Panels.
FAQ™ LED Panel Specs
512 LEDs on the FAQ™ Dual LED Panel, and 256 on a single panel, are designed to deliver the 5 most clinically studied and supported wavelengths for skin and health benefits (from blue to deep near infrared therapy light), penetrating up to 10 mm beneath the skin’s surface, which means powerful and targeted results in a short time.
- BLUE LED - 420 nm for oily, congested, breakoutish, and shiny skin. It hits blemishes, uneven skin texture & shrinks enlarged oil glands to control sebum.
- AMBER LED - 570 nm for stress, inflammation, redness, and puffiness, to fade redness and soothe stressed skin.
- RED LED - 650 nm is great for anti-aging of the top skin layers, wrinkles, dull skin, and hyperpigmentation.
- NEAR-INFRARED LED - 850 nm for more than just lines, but also cell senescence, low energy, and inflammation. NIR LED penetrates deeper than red LED to help cellular repair & skin rejuvenation.
- DEEP NEAR-INFRARED LED - 1064 nm, which you can’t see and is outside the visible spectrum, tackles advanced signs of aging, boosts collagen fiber formation, and works from the inside out to restore and repair.
There are also some design features for enhanced efficacy and comfort of use, where the largest improvements are
Diamond-shaped lenses and 99.99% purity
If you look closely at other large and compact LED light panels, you'd see a round surface on each LED. FAQ™ LED Panels feature a breakthrough patented diamond-shaped lenses called. These disperse super-focused light through multiple facets (rather than just one) at the same time. This means that by changing the lens shape, we can achieve deeper light penetration, better coverage, and the same results with the same amount of power. The light also stays faithful to the therapeutic wavelength and offers a 99.99% light purity, and a power of 200 mW per cm², moving you into pro power.
Radical Customization
FAQ™ LED Panels enable you to customize treatments with up to three LED light colors working simultaneously, tailored to your current skin needs to make the largest difference in your red LED before and after photos. You can switch the single LED therapy color right on the device manually, or simply select the mixed wavelengths via the FAQ™ Swiss app, which also holds some pre-programmed treatment combos. This is perfect, not only on paper but in real life, where you, your sister, your mother, and I may not have the same needs from our devices.
Design and accompanying topical
Smart Swiss design also produced something visually stunning, an elegant, thin, and portable, ultra-lightweight panel, weighing 470g (single) and 980g(dual) respectively, and an iPad-like silhouette and matte gold finish.
FAQ™ Red Light Peptide Serum is not just your ordinary serum, but a formula designed to enhance the results of LED light therapy. Packed with collagen-boosting Peptides, brightening Sea Daffodil, hydrating HA, soothing green tea, and repairing Cica, it boasts 90% natural, organic ingredients and is dermatologist-tested, suitable for all skin types, vegan & cruelty-free, and formulated without an extensive list of blacklisted ingredients.
FAQ™ LED Panel Benefits
If you’re considering a red light panel therapy over an LED mask or an LED wand, you’ve already embraced the minimalism of multitasking skin tech and are dedicated to an elegant practice of getting single items that offer more versatility. We will not presume your reasons for being here. Do you unsuccessfully count sheep into the wee morning hours, pick up every bug that is going around, feel like you’re sluggishly recovering from any exertion, or do your joints creak left and right? Maybe hair thinning or loss is leaving your once-lush hairline wanting?
Red light therapy is the jack-of-all-trades that safely works for most people, from increasing ATP (cellular energy) in the mitochondria to reducing raging inflammation, fading hyperpigmentation, nudging collagen, and regulating the circadian rhythm and mood.
HEALTHY HAIR & SKIN (10 minutes anytime)
Deep near-infrared and red light will rev up collagen production and boost microcirculation to deliver oxygen and nutrients to skin (or depleated hair follicles). If combined with blue light, you can also hit uneven texture and minimize enlarged oil glands.
WAKING UP & ENERGY (10 minutes post-awakening, or if tired during the day)
You can use red light therapy every day to help regulate your circadian rhythms if you’re having trouble falling asleep and waking up on a normal schedule, or are getting really fatigued during the day when you should be going all in with life. Combine red and amber light to boost energy and improve mood quickly in 10 minutes. Light is powerful, light is life.
IMPROVES SLEEP (10-15 minutes right before bed)
Poor quality, inconsistent, or insufficient sleep for any prolonged period is a sure way to open yourself up to a whole slew of modern chronic diseases. Red light in the evening supports melatonin production, adding near-infrared and deep near-infrared, which promotes deeper, more restorative (non-REM) sleep.
RELIEVES JOINTS & MUSCLES (15 mins after exercise or in the evenings)
Whether you've been striving for a personal best in the gym or have been sedentary due to joint pain, full-body red light therapy and deep near-infrared therapy can help reduce muscle cramps, stiffness, and joint inflammation, and will speed up recovery completely naturally.
How to use FAQ™ LED Panel
This is quite easy. I know it looks like serious tech, and it is, but the FAQ™ Swiss brand takes pride in user-friendly interfaces and making the use of their devices as simple as possible (but no simpler).
In the case of the FAQ™ LED Panels, both have a recommended use of 5-15 mins, 3-5 times per week. But you may be coming to red light therapy from a worn-out place and may need daily treatments. That’s also OK if you stick to the recommended time. Still, keep in mind that more is not always better. There is such a thing as a binary response and a biological barrier, since red light energy will be absorbed by living mitochondrial structures within the cell. The cell can soak up only about 15 minutes’ worth of irradiation, and you’re not achieving anything more by using the panel for longer on a single area.
BEFORE FIRST USE
If this is your absolute first time using your spanking brand-new device, download the FAQ™ Swiss app to unlock and register your device and activate the warranty. This is not a pointless hoop-jump but guarantees you’re getting an original, unused device that’s been thoroughly tested and meticulously assembled.
STEP 1: PREP
First things first - You need power. Plug in your LED panel into an outlet. You can choose to place it on the stand, hold it in your hands, or leave it free-standing on a flat surface, whatever tickles your fancy. Then put on the protective eyewear.
If you’d like to accompany your LED treatment with a topical as well for optimal results, this is the time to apply FAQ™ Red Light Serum to clean, dry skin before starting your treatment.
STEP 2: TURN ON & SELECT PREFERENCES
You have many options to choose from, and you may need to try a couple to find what works for you. Hey, know thyself. That is good advice for life and skincare alike. Press the universal power button to turn on your LED Panel and then press the button again to switch between LED colors until you find what you need. You can, of course, mix and match and access more settings and pre-set treatments via the FAQ™ Swiss app.
STEP 3: RELAX & ENJOY
And basically, that’s it. All that’s left is to sit back and enjoy the benefits of LED light therapy for up to 15 mins in a sitting. Take a breather, seriously, the world won’t crumble, and the sky won’t tumble down if you take a 15-minute break. Be kind to yourself. Once you’ve meditated on this thought for a while and have finished the treatment, press and hold the universal power button to turn your device off. And that’s it. There’s nothing to it, and the benefits you’ll see in the weeks to come are cumulative.
SAFETY NOTES:
Because this is a powerful device, you can literally misuse anything from a scalpel to a cotton ball. When it comes to FAQ™ red LED panels, keep in mind this:
- Don’t place the device directly on skin. Always maintain a minimum distance of 30 cm between the device and your skin during use. Masks were designed with power outputs that fit direct skin contact. Panels are stronger and can cause some irritation.
- Don’t stare directly at the LED panel or LED lights when the device is switched on. There is no need to do so, and staring at any intense light source for too long can damage the delicate structures of the eye.
The Light at the End of the Tunnel
And there you have it. More than a century after a Danish doctor won a Nobel Prize for treating disease with light, you can now sit in your living room, sip a coffee, contemplate your life choices, and bathe your cells in clinically studied wavelengths without ever putting on trousers (the older you get, the more you’ll appreciate this). Progress is a beautiful thing.
The trick with red light therapy is not to think of it as magic, because it isn’t. It is the biology of mitochondrial cellular energy production responding to specific wavelengths of light, absorbing the extra energy provided, and responding by producing more ATP. ATP is the energy currency your cells use for everything from repairing skin to supporting healthy hair and organ recovery. The science of what is happening at the nano level is wonderfully complicated. The practice in our macro worlds is refreshingly simple: show up consistently, press a button, and let your cells do what they evolved to do.
Whether you're here for smoother skin, stronger hair, less creaky joints, better sleep, a brighter mood, or simply because you enjoy looking like you’re having a smoke right at hell’s doorstep for 15 minutes a day, the real secret is consistency. Red light therapy rewards purity of light and patience far more than intensity. You don't need marathon sessions or the discipline of a monk living on a mountain. You just need a routine.
So position your panel, put on the protective glasses, take a few minutes away from emails, notifications, and the general chaos of modern existence (khm, khm, hide from your family), and let there be light. We hope you found some useful information. Stay cool, curious, bright, and enjoy living in your gorgeous skin.
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