We recommend using Helsi Red Light Therapy no more than 15-minutes in any one session, 4-10 times per week. Take  at least one day off each week. Red light therapy is generally considered safe for most people, however overuse can lead to tissue and cell damage. There is also risk to eye damage if protective eyewear is not worn, or from Red Light Therapy overuse.

Red Light Therapy can result in detoxification-like symptoms while your body adjusts to use. If you experience any of the below,  we recommend that you stop using the Helsi Red Light Product until the symptoms clear and consult with a healthcare professional. Work your way up from 2-3 minute sessions over the course of a few weeks until your body adapts.

• Detox symptoms can include:
• Disrupted  sleep
• Irritability
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Aches or pains
• Cravings
• Tiredness

We recommend not using Helsi Red Light products if you are: 

• pregnant or lactating;
• sensitive to light;
• using medication or have any medical condition that may increase your sensitivity to light; 
• have a history of botox injections, facial fillers or breast implants; 
• have had Lasik eye surgery;
• have any suspicious or cancerous lesions; 
• have had an adverse reaction to Red Light Therapy previously; or 
• have recently had a steroid injections or use topical steroids,

If you fall under any of the above, you must not use a Helsi Red Light Product without the prior consent l of a qualified healthcare professional. 

To check if you are sensitive to light, turn on the Helsi Red Light Product and shine the light on a single area of skin for 3-minutes to see if a reaction occurs. If redness appears or you develop a  rash to the exposed area, please do not use the Helsi Red Light products and consult a qualified healthcare professional.

The potential risks of Red Light Therapy are minimal, such as temporary discomfort if prolonged exposure occurs to the eyes, however improper use can be harmful. Always follow the directions for use and consult a qualified medical professional to determine if Helsi Red Light Therapy is right for you. While Red Light Therapy has potential benefits, it’s also important to recognise that it’s not a cure-all for health. As a modern therapy, limited scientific evidence unfortunately means  inconsistent outcomes for individuals.

We recommend using Helsi Red Light Therapy daily for 15-minutes, to receive optimal health benefits. If you would like to implement several treatments per day on the same areas, there should be at least a 6-hour interval between sessions, and we recommend no more than 4-10 sessions per week.

Research suggests that Red Light Therapy can improve the length and quality of your sleep, by increasing the production of  melatonin (the sleep hormone).

Red Light Therapy can also regulate the sleep-wake cycle. Studies have shown that exposure to Red Light Wavelengths during the day can help to reset the body's internal clock and reset the circadian rhythm.

Red Light Therapy can help improve mental health.It’s been proven to boost serotonin and dopamine levels.

The light can penetrate the head and reach the brain. It is absorbed by cytochrome c oxidase in mitochondria, it increases blood flow, energy, neuroprotection, reduces inflammation and leads to brain repair and enhances brain optimisation.

Psychiatry studies have shown that the release of melanopsin, the colour sensitive receptor for red light, has been shown to help lift mood.⁠ Melanopsin is naturally produced in our brain cells, and can have an antidepressant effect.

Due to red light therapy’s positive effects on sleep quality, mental health, the body’s hormonal balance, and giving you more energy in everyday life, it can indirectly help you lose weight.

By improving cellular function, red light therapy has been shown to increase the production of collagen and help with skin tone and texture as well as fine lines and wrinkles.

In the beauty industry, LLLT or LED (red light) therapy has been regarded as an effective skin treatment.