The best red light therapy devices for 2025: Treat yourself to some RLT
Red light is not a gimmick! These devices can improve skin appearance, ease pain and support your overall health goals
Contributing Health Writer
Lindsay Boyers, CHNC, is a functional nutritionist, writer and editor with over a decade of experience in evidence-based health and wellness writing. She holds a bachelor's degree in food and nutrition and has completed graduate certifications in holistic and functional nutrition. She's also a certified sleep science coach and a licensed esthetician. Lindsay's work has appeared in Forbes, GoodRx, mindbodygreen, Healthline, CNN Underscored, Sports Illustrated, U.S. News & World Report, Verywell Health and Livestrong.com, among other notable publications. She's also the author of 15 books and cookbooks, including the TikTok-viral "Gut Health Hacks."
Red light is not a gimmick! These devices can improve skin appearance, ease pain and support your overall health goals
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