Het correct gebruiken van een roodlichttherapiebed omvat vier fasen: voorbereiding, sessie instellen, de sessie zelf, en zorg na de sessie.
Stap 1: Bereid je voor op je sessie
Een goede voorbereiding zorgt ervoor dat het licht ongehinderd je huid bereikt.
Verwijder kleding en sieraden
Licht werkt het beste als het rechtstreeks de huid bereikt. Verwijder kleding van de gebieden die u wilt behandelen, en doe sieraden af, horloges, en zware accessoires die het licht kunnen blokkeren.
Maak je huid schoon
Zonnebrandcrème afwassen, make-up, en dikke lotions vóór een sessie. Deze producten kunnen licht reflecteren of absorberen en de dosis die het weefsel bereikt verminderen.
Vermijd fotosensibiliserende producten
Sommige medicijnen en huidverzorgingsingrediënten, zoals bepaalde retinoïden en acnebehandelingen, kan de lichtgevoeligheid verhogen. Controleer de productetiketten en raadpleeg uw arts als u het niet zeker weet.
Blijf gehydrateerd
Sessions are often warm and relaxing, so drinking water beforehand is a sensible habit, particularly before back-to-back wellness treatments.
Stap 2: Set Up the Bed
Correct settings ensure you receive a consistent, appropriate dose.
Choose the Session Time
Begin met 10-15 minuten per sessie, especially if you are new to light therapy. More exposure is not automatically better, and session times can be adjusted gradually based on comfort and goals.
Select the Wavelength Mode
If your bed offers separate modes, red wavelengths are commonly associated with skin-level targets, while near-infrared wavelengths penetrate deeper toward muscle and joint tissue. Many routines alternate modes or use a combined setting.
Adjust the Intensity
Begin with a moderate intensity setting. Increase it only if the session remains comfortable and the manufacturer’s guidance allows it.
Position Yourself Correctly
Lie flat in the center of the bed so the panels above and below are evenly spaced from your body. Even positioning supports uniform light distribution across the front and back of the body.
Stap 3: Complete the Session
Bescherm uw ogen
Use the goggles supplied with the bed or keep your eyes closed throughout the session, particularly when panels are positioned near the face. Follow the manufacturer’s eye-safety guidance at all times.
Relax and Stay Still
A session is simply 10–20 minutes of quiet rest. Remaining still keeps the distance between your skin and the panels consistent, which helps deliver a steady dose. Many users treat the time as meditation or a screen-free break.
End the Session Promptly
Exit the bed when the timer ends. Extending sessions beyond the recommended duration does not accelerate results and can cause unnecessary warmth or mild redness.
Stap 4: Care After the Session
Rehydrate
Drink water after the session, especially if you combined light therapy with exercise, sauna use, or other warm treatments.
Moisturize If Needed
Light therapy is non-drying for most people, but a light moisturizer can be applied afterward if your skin feels dry. Wait until after the session so products do not block the light during exposure.
Track Your Results
Keep simple notes on skin appearance, spierpijn, slaap, en herstel. Individual responses vary, and a short log helps you judge whether your routine is working.
