Less Stress, More Chill: Red Light Therapy for Your Mental Health

Have you ever felt like the world is a little… a lot sometimes? Red light therapy can actually help reduce stress levels. Yes, you heard right! Not only good for the skin, but also for the soul.

So, how does it help?
The warm, red light stimulates the production of serotonin, our "feel good" neurotransmitter. Serotonin is one of the keys to keeping our mood balanced, and more serotonin = happier you! Red light therapy has also been shown to help reduce levels of cortisol, the body's stress hormone. Less cortisol = less stress = more chill.

Plus, lying down and bathing in a red light can be just the mindfulness break you need after a long day. Like a mini-retreat without leaving home.

Source:

• National Institutes of Health - Effect of light therapy on serotonin and cortisol levels.