Why not just switch on the light?

Skin Radiance, Deep Comfort, Evening Wind-down: When you first try your InfraGlow Mini or Pro, you’ll find a whole range of programs. And you might wonder why there isn’t just one button to turn on the light.

The answer is simple: Not all light is the same. Each color of light reaches a different depth, has a different effect on your skin, and can even affect your body clock. That’s why each InfraGlow program is designed for a particular moment in your day - from a refreshing start in the morning to a calming ritual before bed.

In this blog post, you’ll learn what each color of light does, why each program combines them the way it does, and how to create your own personal ritual with “My Routine.”

Four light colors, four purposes

The InfraGlow Mini uses red and near-infrared light. The InfraGlow Pro adds blue and green light. Each color of light plays its own role in the programs.

Red light: your glow light

Red light reaches about two to five millimeters into the skin and is one of the most thoroughly studied wavelengths [2]. Studies show that it may stimulate the body's own collagen production [6] and, together with near-infrared light, may help skin look smoother and fresher [6, 14]. Red light is also a good choice for the evening because it doesn't disrupt your body clock [8]. That's why red light is included in every program focused on your skin or your evening routine.

Near-infrared light: your light for energy and recovery

Near-infrared light is invisible to the eye and reaches deeper into the tissue than red light [1, 2]. It also reaches the muscles. Studies show that near-infrared light may support muscle performance and recovery after exercise [9, 10, 11]. Research also describes how red and near-infrared light act on the mitochondria, the energy-producing parts of our cells [12, 13]. That's why near-infrared light takes center stage in programs focused on energy, movement and physical relaxation.

Blue light for your skin: a fresh boost (InfraGlow Pro only)

Blue light stays at the skin's surface [2]. A laboratory study found that it triggers a process in skin bacteria such as Cutibacterium acnes that inhibits their growth [3]. This may help skin look clearer. At the same time, blue light is the strongest signal for our body clock, telling the body: it's daytime [4]. That's why blue light is part of the daytime programs focused on clearer-looking skin - and is deliberately left out of the bedtime program.

Green light for your skin: a moment of balance (InfraGlow Pro only)

How green light affects the skin is one of the newest areas of light research and has received far less study than red, near-infrared or blue light. In the InfraGlow programs, green light primarily creates a gentle, harmonious atmosphere. That's why you'll find green light in programs centered on balance and calm.

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More than just color: intensity and duration

Alongside the light colors, two other settings matter in each program.

Intensity: Not every program runs at full power. In Soft Balance and Evening Wind-down, the light output is deliberately reduced to 50%. This creates a gentler light session that suits quiet moments better than an intense Glow Boost.

Duration: The programs run for 15 to 30 minutes. Short programs like Glow Boost or Vitalize & Activate fit easily into a busy morning. Longer programs like Deep Comfort or Evening Wind-down give you time to unwind. Keep in mind that longer sessions don't automatically offer more benefits. What matters is making your ritual a regular part of your routine.

The Programs in Detail

InfraGlow Mini and Pro have programs with the same names and the same goals. In some programs, however, InfraGlow Pro adds blue and green light to the red and near-infrared light. So we’ve grouped the programs by what they’re designed for.

For your glow: Skin Radiance, Renew & Recharge and Glow Boost

Skin Radiance (20 minutes) is the classic Beauty program. On the Mini, it uses 100% red light—the wavelength most extensively studied for skin appearance [2, 6]. On the Pro, the red light is accompanied by gentle amounts of blue and green light (50% each). Near-infrared is deliberately left out: the focus is on the surface of your skin, not deeper tissue.

Renew & Recharge (25 minutes) follows the same principle on the Mini, using 100% red light while giving you more time for a longer self-care break. On the Pro, red light works alongside blue light at 100%. The idea: red for glow, blue for a clear, fresh-looking complexion [3]. Ideal if your skin is prone to the occasional blemish.

Glow Boost (15 minutes) is your express program before a big night out. Red and near-infrared light work together at full strength—the combination that performs particularly well in studies on skin appearance [6, 14]. On the Pro, blue light at 100% adds a fresh, clarifying touch. Because Glow Boost includes blue light, it’s best to use it during the day rather than right before bed.

For energy and recovery: Vitalize & Activate and Deep Comfort

Both programs use 100% near-infrared light on the Mini and Pro—and there’s a reason for that. Near-infrared light reaches deepest into the tissue, including the muscles [1, 2]. Studies show that it may support muscle performance before exercise [9] and recovery afterward [10, 11].

Vitalize & Activate (15 minutes) gives you a quick energy boost in the morning or before a workout. Deep Comfort (30 minutes) uses the same light but gives you twice as much time—perfect after a workout or on days when you’d like a longer break for yourself.

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For balance and relaxation: Soft Balance and Soothe & Reset

Soft Balance (15 minutes) is the most balanced program in the range. All the light colors work together at exactly 50% - red and near-infrared on the Mini, with blue and green added on the Pro. Rather than focusing on one type of light, it gives you a gentle, balanced light session for a moment to pause during your day.

Soothe & Reset (20 minutes) uses 100% near-infrared light on the Mini - the light that reaches deepest. On the Pro, 100% blue light is added for a fresh feeling at the surface. That makes it a good choice for an afternoon reset or for unwinding right after work. In the hours before bed, though, Evening Wind-down is the better choice on the Pro, because blue light signals daytime to your body [4].

For your evening: Evening Wind-down - why blue light and sleep don’t mix

Evening Wind-down (30 minutes) is the only program designed specifically for the time before bed. That’s why it leaves out blue light and near-infrared light entirely. Blue light and sleep don’t mix well: it signals daytime to your body and can make it harder to fall asleep [4,8].  The Mini uses only red light at a lower intensity (50%). The Pro combines red light (50%) with gentle green light (50%) for a calming light session.

Why red light? It may help your body release the sleep hormone melatonin, which was associated with better sleep quality in one study [7]. And unlike blue light from screens, it doesn’t disrupt your body clock [8]. The lower intensity also makes the light feel gentle and soothing.

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My Routine: Your Own Light Recipe

Now that you know the light colors, you can mix them yourself. With My Routine, you can choose how much red and near-infrared light to include in your ritual, plus blue and green light with the Pro, starting at 10 minutes. Here are a few ideas to get started:

  • The glow focus: Lots of red light, a little near-infrared light – for your daily Beauty ritual.
  • The workout companion: Lots of near-infrared light, a little red light – before or after your workout.
  • The morning boost (Pro only): Red and blue light – for a fresh start to the day.
  • The evening ritual: A little red light, no blue light – for a gentle transition into the night.

Our tip: Start with the preset programs and see what feels good for you. Then use My Routine to create your own personal light recipe.

See all InfraGlow Pro programs at a glance here.

See all InfraGlow Mini programs at a glance here.

Conclusion: The right light at the right time

Every InfraGlow program has a clear purpose. Red light for your glow, near-infrared light for energy and recovery, blue light for daytime clarity, and green light for balance. Each program also has an intensity and duration suited to the moment - from a quick morning refresh to a gentle evening ritual.

And once you’ve found your favorite combination, My Routine becomes your personal light recipe.

* Refers to the current state of scientific research on the wavelengths used. This does not indicate how effective it will be for any individual. The InfraGlow Body is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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