Are Tanning Beds Safe, The CRAZY Future Of Red Light Therapy & The "Sun Sandwich" concept, Robot Massages, Korean Face Masks & More With Kris Sweeting.
Ben Greenfield
Aug 14, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Create a daily sun sandwich for optimal skin health
For optimal skin health, get red light exposure at sunrise, UV light midday, and red light again at sunset to precondition the skin and then resolve inflammation.
Enhance photobiomodulation effects with CoQ10 supplementation
Taking Coenzyme Q10 orally before a session can synergistically enhance the effects of photobiomodulation, according to published studies.
Synergize light therapy with niacinamide for enhanced skin benefits
You can amplify the effects of light therapy by priming the skin with specific topicals, such as using a niacinamide topical before green light exposure to reduce hyperpigmentation.
Choose wisely: most red light panels are identical in quality
A red light device innovator claims most panels on the market are the same device from the same manufacturers, differentiated only by branding and the quality of their power drivers.
Beware of dirty electricity from red light panels
Many red light panels produce a 'dirty electromagnetic field,' and to get a therapeutic dose, you must be within this field, which may be a health trade-off.
Target meridians with laser acupuncture using COB chip technology
A new type of red light panel uses concentrated 'COB chips' to deliver powerful beams of light that act like laser acupuncture on the body's meridian points.
Question the use of 850nm light in red light therapy for cost over efficacy
Some red light therapy companies may use the 850 nm wavelength not for superior efficacy, but because it is significantly cheaper to manufacture than the 830 nm wavelength.
Avoid oxidized seed oils to prevent sunspots and hyperpigmentation
Consuming oxidized seed oils and then getting sun exposure may lead to the formation of age spots and hyperpigmentation on the skin.
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