Red Light Therapy Wavelengths Explained: 415nm to 1060nm
LED Light Therapy Wavelengths Explained:
From 415 nm to 1060 nm
Every colour of light has its own job. Here is what each wavelength does, how deep it reaches, and where you will find it in your Lumnae mask and panel.
In light therapy, colour is a measurement
Each wavelength, counted in nanometres (nm), is absorbed by different molecules and reaches a different depth. Shorter wavelengths stay at the surface. Longer ones travel further, toward muscles. Choose the wavelength, and you choose the target.
Why your panel can look dim. The human eye stops seeing light at roughly 750 nm. Above that, near-infrared is fully active but invisible, which is why a near-infrared mode can look surprisingly soft. Nothing is wrong: the light is working where you can't see it.
Your mask and your panel, side by side
The mask focuses four wavelengths on the face, at close range. The panel spreads nine over larger areas of the body. Three are shared, 590, 660 and 850 nm, so your face and body routines speak the same language.
| Wavelength | LED mask | Panels | Best known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 415 nm | M5, M6 | No | Clearer-looking skin |
| 480 nm | No | Skin Care, Pets | Surface freshness |
| 590 nm | M2, M4, M6 | All 7 modes | Even tone, less visible redness |
| 630 nm | No | All 7 modes | Skin texture |
| 660 nm | M1, M2, M3, M4, M6 | All except Skin Care | Collagen and firmness |
| 670 nm | No | All except Skin Care | Cellular energy |
| 810 nm | No | All except Sleep | Deep tissue |
| 830 nm | No | All except Sleep | Firmness, connective tissue |
| 850 nm | M3, M4, M6 | 5 modes, incl. Muscle Recovery | Recovery, deeper skin support |
| 1060 nm | No | 5 programs, for deep body sessions | The deepest reach |
Why two blues? The mask uses 415 nm, the blue studied for blemish-prone skin, right where your face needs it. The panel uses 480 nm, a gentler surface blue for its Skin Care mode. For focused work on breakouts, the mask is your tool.
What each one does, and where it works
Absorbed by porphyrins, molecules made by the bacteria behind breakouts. Paired with 660 nm red, it gave a 76% improvement in inflamed blemishes after 12 weeks in a landmark trial. A 2025 meta-analysis of at-home devices found red + blue performed best.
A softer surface blue that supports a fresh-looking complexion as part of the panel's Skin Care mode. For focused facial care, pair your panel with the Lumnae mask.
The wavelength for a brighter, more even complexion. In a split-face trial, yellow light reduced wrinkle volume around the eyes by 29.9%, almost as much as red. A 2022 lab study, with a small pilot in patients, also linked 590 nm to less visible redness and more even-looking pigmentation.
Works in the upper dermis, where smoothness and texture are decided. In a double-blind split-face trial, 633 nm red with 830 nm near-infrared gave up to 36% fewer wrinkles and up to 19% more elasticity.
One of the most studied wavelengths in light therapy. In a randomised trial of 137 women aged 40 to 65, it reduced wrinkle volume around the eyes by 31.6%. In the lab, it raised procollagen by 31%. The backbone of your mask, active in five of its six modes.
A close partner of 660 nm, in the same absorption band, extending red light's energy boost across the dermis. On the panel, it strengthens every mode built for recovery, comfort, sleep and vitality.
Invisible to the eye and one of the most studied near-infrared wavelengths. It travels deep into tissue, and supports the panel's deep-tissue routines and custom protocols.
Reaches connective tissue, the structure behind firm skin and supple movement. It is the near-infrared half of the split-face trial that improved wrinkles and elasticity, which is why it also features in the Skin Care mode.
The go-to wavelength for recovery. A 2026 meta-analysis of 13 randomised trials found light therapy helped preserve muscle strength up to 96 hours after exercise. In your mask, it works beneath the surface to complement 660 nm.
The longest wavelength in the range, and rarely found in home panels. It reaches further than any other, which is why it powers the panel's deep body programs, alongside your training and recovery routine.
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Power and dose: what really makes it work
The right wavelength is half the story. The other half is how much light reaches your skin: irradiance (mW/cm²) and the dose it adds up to over a session (J/cm²).
A Lumnae panel delivers 160 mW/cm² at 15 cm: a 5-minute first-week session gives 48 J/cm². The mask's Mode 4 reaches 45 mW/cm²: a 10-minute session gives 27 J/cm². More is not always better, which is why sessions are timed and the panel starts at 5 minutes in week one.
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Your questions, answered
What are the best wavelengths for red light therapy?
It depends on your goal: 660 nm for collagen and firmness, 415 nm blue with red for blemish-prone skin, 590 nm for an even tone, near-infrared such as 850 nm for recovery. The best results combine wavelengths that reach different depths.
Does my mask use the same wavelengths as the panel?
Partly, by design. 590, 660 and 850 nm are shared. The mask adds 415 nm blue, the panel adds 480, 630, 670, 810, 830 and 1060 nm.
How deep does red light therapy reach?
Blue stays at the surface. Yellow and red work within the skin, where collagen is made. Near-infrared travels much deeper, toward muscles, and 1060 nm reaches the furthest.
Why is near-infrared light invisible?
Above roughly 750 nm, light is beyond what the human eye can see. A near-infrared mode may look dim, but it is active.
Can I use all 9 panel wavelengths at once?
Yes. Select ALL Light on the touchscreen. The Universal mode runs eight at full power, and the 4 custom slots let you set the intensity and pulse of each wavelength.
Is it safe?
Yes. No UV, and a 2025 consensus of 21 experts in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology described photobiomodulation as safe for adults. Always wear the goggles included with your panel, and ask your doctor first if you are pregnant or take medication that makes your skin sensitive to light.
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Study results reflect the devices and protocols used by researchers. This article is for general information only and is not medical advice.
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