She refused to miss a single session, swearing she could feel the difference in her body.

Fast-forward to present day, and I officially owe my mom an apology.

Bon Charge Max Red Light Therapy rig

What is Bon Charge?

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And yes, I even havea cold plunge tubin my backyard.

This tech works around the concept ofphotobiomodulation2.

Increased communication allows cells to work more effectivelywhich is key to red light’s positive impact on your skin.

red light panel on bed in treatment cut into a square

Benefits of red light

The only issue?

Enter: near-infrared light.

When added to red light therapy, it unlocks a host of other science-backed perks.

Bon Charge Max Red Light Therapy Device panel standing up on white background

You’ll find that brands aren’t always forthcoming with this information, especially irradiance.

Howeverthe World Health Organization9considers exposure below 100uT to be low (which isbacked by animal research).

It was late at night, and the entire space was illuminated in a red glow.

Bon Charge Max Red Light Therapy Panel on bedroom making room glow red

I immediately knew this light wasintense.

After my first 10-minute session, I felt instantly calmer.

I expected the changes to be subtle, accumulating over time.

Author wearing goggles basking in red light

However, I didn’t realize what a difference the gear has made until I left on vacation.

The increased energy and better sleep I clocked with my red light panel evaporated overnight.

The subtle glow along my decolletage and arms disappeared.