Though LED technology dates back to the 1960s, NASA was the first to use a narrower wavelength of light for clinical applications in the 1990s.

While we all know ultraviolet (UV) rays are harmful, light-emitting diode (LED) lights produce wavelengths that are helpful to the skin. LED light therapy uses LEDs that produce non-invasive, non-UV wavelengths to promote cellular growth and provide relief for a range of conditions.

LEDs use semiconductor chips composed of diodes on a reflective surface to produce light. How the semiconductor is composed determines the wavelengths and colors of the light, such as blue, yellow, red, and infrared. Different wavelengths (colors) of light penetrate different skin depths and treat various conditions.

If you’re searching for the best red light therapy panel to suit your needs then this resource is for you!

Shopping for a Red Light Body Panel in 2021 / 2022 means you are spoilt for choice. There are a dozens of companies out there each with quite vast product ranges. Lots of competition means great prices and a certainty that there will be the perfect panel for you.

The downside though is with so many panels to choose from, knowing what to buy can become overwhelming.

Throw in fancy marketing terms, advanced technologies such as pulsing and multiwave LEDs, sprinkle a wide spectrum of sizes, prices, warranties and shipping rates and it’s enough for someone to simply give up and not bother at all.

But it doesn’t have to be this way.

Firstly, we know that red light therapy works. The benefits are well researched and widely known. 

Secondly, I have years of experience testing, using, researching and reviewing red light therapy panels. In fact right now I have over 30 different red light panels in my office. Back in 2019, I carried out a review series to answer ‘what is the best red light therapy panel?’.

Now, in late 2022 – after a 2 year period which has seen some revolutionary new panels enter the market – I have answered this question again ‘What is the best Red Light Therapy Panel for 2021 / 2022?’

This time round i have compared red light panels from 12 different companies and tested and ranked them over 10 scoring rounds.

Red LED Light Waves vs. Infrared Lights – What’s the Difference?

Are red light therapy devices different from infrared light ones? Yes, they are!

Not all-natural light is created equal; different colours and wavelengths within the light spectrum have different effects on various types of LED lights. In infrared therapy, devices are often categorized by their light colour, which has a different wavelength that offers different effects on the body. When it comes to visible light, red-coloured light produces the least energy while the invisible infrared lights produce the most.

Red lamp light has a wavelength of about 660nm, which is easily soaked up by the skin cells and is used to treat the surface of the skin. Infrared lamp lights with a wavelength of between 700nm and 1200nm, which is the invisible part of the light spectrum and can be further divided into near-infrared (NIR) light and far-infrared (FIR) light. Near-infrared therapy promotes anti-inflammatory properties, while far infrared therapy can penetrate slightly deeper into the tissues stimulating skin healing and relieving pain, commonly used in saunas.

Additionally, due to the stimulation of collagen production via red and NIR lights, red light LED therapy is also good for people suffering from arthritis apart from those looking to improve their skin texture and enhance skin tone. On the other hand, towards the higher end of the spectrum, far infrared light feels like heat, making the body sweat, thus is helpful for those looking to release skin impurities and lose weight.

What Is The Best Red Light Therapy Panel for 2022?

Choosing the best panel for you may depend on many factors, such as price and shipping cost, power output of the panel, EMF exposure, sound (or noise) that the panel creates, the overall value proposition, wavelengths included, ease of use, warranty and much more.

All that information can be overwhelming and confusing. For that reason, I have put together my red light therapy buyer’s guide to help you get started.

I’ve also created a very extensive Excel sheet where I collect all data of my red light therapy testing. That Excel sheet is updated every month with the latest data from my testing so that you can source the most up to date information going forward. 

Right now, I’ve got over 5 years worth of experience researching red light therapy. I’ve gone out of my way not just to source the best red light therapy panels on the market today, but I’ve also invested in great testing equipment. 

And all of this has been leveraged for my 2021 red light therapy body panel showdown.