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Kivo Skin: The perfect skincare products for pre & post red light therapy sessions
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Elevate your red light therapy sessions with the Kivo Skincare Bundle, specially curated for pre and post-therapy care. This comprehensive bundle includes a luxurious soap, gentle cleansers, and rich moisturizers, all formulated with nourishing Vitamin E, paraffin, and lanolin. Before your session, cleanse with our Vitamin E-infused soap and cleansers to remove impurities, allowing maximum light absorption.
Post-therapy, indulge your skin with our paraffin and lanolin-based moisturizers, designed to lock in moisture and enhance the rejuvenating effects of red light therapy. Vitamin E promotes healing and reduces inflammation, ensuring your skin feels revitalized and refreshed. The Kivo Skincare Bundle is your perfect companion for a flawless and enhanced red light therapy experience, providing comprehensive care that keeps your skin healthy, glowing, and hydrated. Invest in this essential bundle to achieve optimal results and a radiant complexion.
Kivo Soap - Before Red Light Therapy
Cleansing your skin with soap before red light therapy is crucial for maximizing the treatment's effectiveness. Clean skin ensures better light penetration, allowing the therapy to work more efficiently. Our soap is formulated from all-natural ingredients, free from harsh chemicals and artificial fragrances. Ingredients like organic oils, shea butter, and aloe vera, which gently cleanse without stripping your skin's natural moisture. Our soap removes impurities, oils, and dead skin cells, providing a clean canvas for optimal light absorption and enhanced therapeutic benefits during your red light therapy sessions.
Kivo Cleanser - Before Red Light Therapy
Using Kivo Cleanser before red light therapy is essential for preparing your skin to fully absorb the beneficial wavelengths. This specialized cleanser removes impurities, oils, and dead skin cells, creating a clean canvas for optimal light penetration. Made from all-natural ingredients, Kivo Cleanser features soothing aloe vera, nourishing vitamin E, and hydrating coconut oil. These ingredients work together to gently cleanse without stripping your skin’s moisture, ensuring it remains balanced and receptive to therapy. By starting with Kivo Cleanser, you enhance the effectiveness of your red light therapy sessions, promoting healthier and more radiant skin.
Kivo Cream - After Red Light Therapy
Using Kivo Cream immediately after red light therapy is crucial for locking in the benefits of the treatment and nourishing your skin. This luxurious cream is formulated with natural ingredients such as aloe vera, vitamin E, paraffin, and lanolin, which work together to deeply hydrate and repair your skin. Aloe Vera and Vitamin E promotes healing and reduces inflammation, paraffin locks in moisture, and lanolin provides intense hydration. Applying Kivo Cream post-therapy helps soothe and rejuvenate your skin, enhancing the therapy's effects and leaving your skin soft, radiant, and well-nourished.
Kivo Daily Regeneration Cream - After Red Light Therapy
Kivo Daily Regeneration Cream is vital for both post-red light therapy care and everyday skin hydration. This luxurious cream is formulated with natural ingredients like vitamin E, paraffin, and lanolin. Vitamin E helps in healing and reducing inflammation, paraffin locks in moisture, and lanolin provides deep hydration. Applying this cream after red light therapy maximizes the treatment’s benefits by soothing and rejuvenating the skin. For daily use, it maintains your skin’s softness, smoothness, and overall health. Incorporate Kivo Daily Regeneration Cream into your routine to keep your skin consistently nourished, hydrated, and glowing.
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When you use the Skincare System regularly over the next few weeks, what will you experience?
Advanced skin rejuvenation
Red light wavelengths from the Skincare System stimulate collagen production and increase blood circulation. This helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while giving your skin a healthier, more youthful glow.
You can expect to see noticeable improvements in skin tone within 4 to 8 weeks of consistent use.
Joint pain relief
Red and Near-infrared light therapy from the Skincare System penetrates deep into tissues to lower inflammation and soothe sore joints. It is a highly effective, non-invasive way to manage chronic discomfort from conditions like osteoarthritis.
Many people experience a reduction in pain after just 1 to 2 weeks of daily sessions.
Muscle recovery
By increasing cellular energy production, near-infrared light therapy treatment from the Skincare System helps muscles heal much faster after intense workouts. It reduces delayed onset muscle soreness and gets you back to training sooner.
Improved recovery times are usually felt within 24 to 48 hours following your physical activity.
Wound healing
Light therapy encourages tissue repair and cell regeneration at the site of injuries. The Skincare System will help increase the formation of new blood vessels, helping cuts, scrapes, and surgical incisions close faster.
Accelerated healing can often be observed within a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on the severity of the wound.
Hair growth
Applying specific light frequencies to the scalp that the Skincare System outputs, wakes up dormant hair follicles. It increases blood flow to the area, which supports thicker hair and helps slow down ongoing hair loss.
Visible changes in hair thickness and new growth typically take 3 to 6 months of regular treatment.
Improved sleep quality
Exposure to red wavelengths from the Skincare System in the evening can help regulate your circadian rhythm. It supports natural melatonin production, making it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep through the night.
You might notice deeper and more restful sleep within the first one to two weeks.
Reduced inflammation
The light produced by the Skincare System encourages a strong anti-inflammatory response across your body at a cellular level. This helps calm systemic flare-ups, offering relief for various autoimmune and inflammatory conditions without needing medication.
Systemic inflammation markers often begin to drop after 2 to 4 weeks of consistent therapy.
Better mood + energy
Red light therapy coupled with near-infrared boosts the function of mitochondria, the powerhouses of your cells. This increased cellular energy produced by the Skincare System translates to a brighter mood and a noticeable reduction in daily fatigue.
A gentle boost in daily energy levels is often felt within the first week of starting sessions.
Why choose Kivo?
Years of experience with light therapy, and working closely with clinicians and experts now allows you to purchase the Skincare System for home or professional use
Experience
We have over 25 years of experience of light therapy and recovery across our advisory team. We're passionate about sharing the clinically-effective repeatedable results of light therapy.
Intensive design & testing
We obsess about quality, and value for money. Kivo products like that Skincare System are designed to last way past the warranty period, providing peace of mind, they're designed to perform.
Reliable
Lots of other companies use cheap LEDs, cheap hardware, and are profit focused. Kivo uses independently monitored facilities that are ISO9001 certified and have TüV, CE, Health Canada Class Medical Certification.
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We pride ourselves in having the lowest return rate in the industry. We back our products with valuable information, tips, tricks, and helpful treatment programmes. With a Kivo product, you get lifetime help and support from our experts.
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How Long Should I Do Light Therapy For?
How Long Should I Do Light Therapy For? If you recently got a light therapy panel, mask, or flashlight - or if you are looking into getting one for skin care or muscle recovery - you probably have one big question on your mind: How long should each session actually last? It is easy to think that sitting in front of a light for an hour will give you four times the benefits of a 15-minute session. Light therapy does not work that way. Your cells have a sweet spot for how much light energy they can take in at one time. Here is a straightforward guide to help you set the right timers for your sessions based on the exact wavelengths used in Kivo Light Therapy devices. The Core Rule: Why More Light Is Not Always Better Light therapy works through a scientific rule called the biphasic dose response. That sounds technical, but the idea is simple: Too little light: Your cells do not get enough energy to trigger changes. The right amount of light: Your cells get energized, speeding up repair and collagen production. Too much light: Your cells get full, lose their boost, and temporarily stop responding. Think of it like charging a smartphone. Once your battery hits 100%, leaving it on the charger for another five hours will not give you extra battery life. Keeping your sessions within the recommended time window gives you the best results without wasting time. Session Times by Light Wavelength & Goal Different light wavelengths reach different depths in your tissue. Here is how long you should run each specific light mode. 1. Blue Light Therapy (480nm Wavelength) What it targets: Skin surface, acne-causing bacteria, and oil balance. Ideal session length: 3 to 5 minutes per area (up to 10 minutes maximum for a full face treatment). Distance from skin: 3 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm). Best time of day: Morning or early afternoon (before 1-2 pm). Blue light is fantastic for clearing up surface spots and keeping skin clean. Because blue light mimics bright daylight, it tells your brain that it is time to wake up. Using blue light late in the evening can mess with your body clock and make it harder to fall asleep at night. If you are using a portable option like the Kivo Pro Flashlight on small spots, 5 minutes per spot is plenty. If you are using a multi-light panel like the Kivo ONE Pro Panel, set the timer for 10 minutes on your face. 2. Red Light Therapy (630nm and 660nm Wavelengths) What it targets: Skin health, collagen production, reducing redness, and soothing surface inflammation. Ideal session length: Face treatments: 10 minutes. Body areas (shoulders, arms, back): 10 to 15 minutes. Distance from skin: 3 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm). Best time of day: Any time before 6 pm. Red light reaches the outer layers of your skin to help rebuild collagen and keep your skin tone balanced. A quick 10-minute session on your face with a device like the Kivo Elite Face Mask or a panel from the Kivo ONE Series is enough to give your skin cells a solid energy bump. 3. Near-Infrared Light Therapy (810nm, 830nm, 850nm, and 940nm Wavelengths) What it targets: Deeper muscle tissue, joints, tendons, and post-workout recovery. Ideal session length: 10 to 15 minutes per target area. Distance from skin: 3 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm). Best time of day: Before 6 pm. Near-infrared (NIR) light is invisible to the human eye, but it travels deeper into your body than red or blue light. It reaches sored muscles and stiff joints to lower soreness after workouts or sports. Because NIR light goes deeper, your tissue benefits from a slightly longer session of 10 to 15 minutes per zone. Larger setups like the Kivo THREE Series or the full-body Kivo TWELVE Series allow you to cover larger areas of your body in one single 10 to 15 minute run. 4. Scalp Care (660nm Red and 850nm Near-Infrared) What it targets: Scalp circulation and hair follicle health. Ideal session length: 10 minutes per session. Frequency: 3 to 4 times per week. For hair and scalp health, consistency matters more than long individual sessions. A dedicated device like the Kivo LED Light Therapy Cap uses dual-chip LEDs to deliver red and near-infrared light right to the hair roots in an easy 10-minute automated routine. Step-by-Step Instructions for Your Light Routine To get clean, predictable results every time, follow these steps during your regular sessions: Step 1: Clean your skin. Wash off makeup, sunscreen, or heavy lotions before starting. Clean, bare skin lets the light penetrate without reflections. Step 2: Put on eye protection. Put on dark protective goggles (like the eye guards included with Kivo panels) when treating your face or working near your eyes. Step 3: Check your distance. Position yourself 3 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) away from the panel or device. Step 4: Select your light mode. Use Blue Light in the morning for acne or surface skin care. Use Red + Near-Infrared Light for general skin glow, joint relief, or muscle recovery. Step 5: Set your timer. Keep face treatments between 3 and 5 minutes. Keep muscle or joint treatments between 10 and 15 minutes. Step 6: Finish with your standard skin routine. Apply your usual moisturizer or serum after your session is finished. Quick Reference Cheatsheet Light Color / Type Target Wavelengths Recommended Time Target Area Best Time of Day Blue Light 480nm 3 - 5 minutes Facial skin, spots, breakouts Morning to 2:00 PM Red Light 630nm, 660nm 5 - 10 minutes Face, chest, skin tone Morning or afternoon (before 6:00 PM) Near-Infrared (NIR) 810nm, 830nm, 850nm, 940nm 10 - 15 minutes Muscles, joints, deep repair Before 6:00 PM Scalp Care 660nm + 850nm 10 minutes Scalp and hair roots Any time during the day Common Mistakes to Watch Out For Sitting too close or too far: Sitting 2 feet away makes the light too weak to be effective. Pressing up against a high-power panel can make the area uncomfortably warm. Stick to the 3-to-6 inch range. Using blue light at night: Blue light tricks your brain into thinking it is noon. Stick to morning use for blue light so your evening sleep signals stay normal. Overdoing it out of impatience: Doing three 20-minute sessions in one day will not speed up your skin progress. Stick to 3 to 5 regular sessions per week. Skipping eye protection: Light panels are very bright. Always use protective goggles during facial treatments. Simple Summary for Getting Started Keep face treatments between 5 and 10 minutes. Keep body and muscle treatments between 15 and 20 minutes. Stay 3 to 6 inches away from your panel during treatment. Repeat your routine 3 to 5 days a week. Focus on consistency over duration... short regular sessions beat long random ones every time!
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BEWARE of cheap Red Light
Red light therapy has grown rapidly in popularity, and for good reason. It supports cellular health, speeds up muscle recovery, and keeps skin looking fresh. But as demand builds, a serious problem has appeared online. The market is flooded with dirt-cheap panels that look fine on the outside but are completely hollow, ineffective, or even harmful on the inside.
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Red Light Therapy for Pets
If you have ever looked for ways to help your aging pet move more comfortably or speed up the healing of a small scrape, you might have heard about red light therapy. Often called photobiomodulation, this approach is becoming quite common in veterinary care. It is a non-invasive, drug-free way to help our furry, and non-furry family friends feel better.
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Red Light Therapy for Migraines and Headaches
Migraine sufferers often search for non-invasive solutions that avoid the side effects associated with traditional pharmaceutical treatments. Red and Near-Infrared light are gaining recognition as evidence-based tools for long-term migraine prevention and management.
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Red Light Therapy Dosage Calculator
Getting the right dosage of Light Therapy is crucial to obtaining the results you're looking for. Our exclusive algorithm takes into account the outcomes of thousands of customers, feedback, as well as the results of numerous scientific studies, we've built a red light therapy dosage calculator that takes in the irradiance of a device, the distance you want to use it, whether you're changing brightness / pulse modes / treatment type, and takes all of that into account to calculate the correct dosage you need. Red Light Dosage Calculator
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Red Light & Near-Infrared Therapy for Concussions & Head Injury Recovery
Red and near-infrared light therapy—also known as photobiomodulation—is emerging as a promising treatment for concussions and brain injuries. By boosting cellular energy, improving blood flow, and reducing inflammation, red light helps the brain recover naturally after trauma. Clinical studies from institutions like Mass General Hospital and JAMA Network show it can improve brain connectivity, memory, and mood following head injuries.
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How Red Light & Near-Infrared Therapy Can Optimize Pre-Op and Post-Op Surgical Recovery
Red and near-infrared light therapy (often called photobiomodulation) can be a powerful ally before and after surgery. By boosting cellular energy, improving circulation, and reducing inflammation, this safe, non-invasive treatment helps your body recover faster, with less pain and smoother healing. When used pre-surgery, it “preconditions” tissues for better resilience, and post-surgery it supports faster wound repair and scar reduction.
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Red and Near-Infrared to help Nerve Regeneration
Nerve damage is one of the most challenging conditions to treat. Whether caused by injury, surgery, diabetes, or chronic illnesses, damage to peripheral nerves often leads to pain, numbness, tingling, and impaired function. Unlike skin or muscle, nerve tissue regenerates very slowly, and in some cases, healing is incomplete. Traditional treatments often focus on managing symptoms rather than repairing the underlying damage. In recent years, however, there has been growing interest in a non-invasive approach that may support the body’s ability to repair nerve tissue: red and near-infrared (NIR) light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation (PBM). Studies are beginning to show that PBM can stimulate cellular repair processes, improve circulation, and enhance recovery in nerve-related conditions. So, how does this work — and what does the science say? How Red and Near-Infrared Light Affect Nerve Cells Both red light (around 630–660 nm) and near-infrared light (around 810–850 nm) penetrate tissues and are absorbed by mitochondria, the “powerhouses” of cells. Specifically, they target an enzyme called cytochrome c oxidase, which is part of the mitochondrial respiratory chain. When stimulated by these wavelengths, mitochondria produce more ATP (adenosine triphosphate) — the energy currency of the cell (NIH). In nerve cells, this extra energy allows for: Axonal repair: Damaged axons (the long projections of neurons) can regrow when energy demands are met. Myelin regeneration: Light therapy may support the repair of myelin, the protective sheath around nerves that is critical for fast and accurate signal transmission. Protein synthesis: Increased ATP fuels the creation of structural proteins needed for nerve repair. In short, light therapy helps “recharge” injured nerves so they can carry out the demanding process of repair. Reducing Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Nerve injury often creates an environment of oxidative stress, where excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) damage cellular components. Photobiomodulation helps normalize ROS levels by making mitochondria more efficient. This not only protects neurons but also reduces secondary damage that can occur after the initial injury. In addition, light therapy reduces inflammatory cytokines — signalling proteins that can prolong pain and impair healing. By calming the inflammatory response, PBM creates a more favorable environment for regeneration. Research in the Journal of Neurotrauma found that NIR therapy not only reduced oxidative stress but also improved functional recovery after nerve injury (PubMed). Stimulating Neurotrophic Factors One of the most promising findings is that red and NIR light increase levels of neurotrophic factors. These are proteins that guide nerve growth, survival, and function. Among the most important are: Nerve Growth Factor (NGF): Promotes survival and growth of sensory and sympathetic neurons. Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF): Supports synaptic plasticity, learning, and repair. A study published in Neuroscience Letters found that PBM increased expression of BDNF and NGF in animal models, leading to enhanced axon regeneration and functional recovery (NIH). This means that light therapy doesn’t just provide energy; it also helps activate the genetic and molecular programs necessary for nerves to rebuild themselves. Improving Circulation and Nutrient Delivery Nerves, especially peripheral nerves, have limited blood supply compared to other tissues. Poor circulation can slow healing and leave damaged nerves starved of oxygen and nutrients. Near-infrared light penetrates deeper than red light and stimulates nitric oxide release, which relaxes blood vessels and improves microcirculation. A study in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine demonstrated that animals treated with NIR after nerve injury had faster functional recovery and improved nerve conduction velocity compared to controls (PubMed). Improved blood flow is key not only for repair but also for clearing out metabolic waste products that accumulate in injured tissues. Evidence from Clinical and Preclinical Studies While much of the research has been done in animal models, the results are encouraging - and early human studies are beginning to confirm the benefits. Peripheral nerve injury: Animal studies show that PBM accelerates axonal regrowth and improves recovery of motor and sensory function. Carpal tunnel syndrome: Clinical trials using NIR light have reported reductions in pain and improvements in grip strength and nerve conduction (PubMed). Diabetic neuropathy: Studies suggest that PBM reduces pain and numbness while improving quality of life for patients with diabetic nerve damage. Post-surgical nerve recovery: Patients treated with red/NIR light after surgery have shown reduced pain, less inflammation, and better long-term functional outcomes. Although more large-scale clinical trials are needed, the existing data strongly suggest that photobiomodulation is a safe and effective adjunct therapy for nerve regeneration. What Patients Report Beyond the lab, many people using red and near-infrared therapy devices report improvements such as: Reduced tingling and numbness Decreased nerve pain Improved muscle activation in affected areas Better coordination and grip strength While individual results vary, these reports align with the physiological mechanisms demonstrated in research. Suggested Protocol for Nerve Regeneration (Using the Kivo Elite Panel) If you are considering red and NIR light therapy at home, consistency is key. Nerve healing is slow, and results are usually seen over weeks to months. A commonly recommended protocol is: Wavelength: Red + Near-Infrared Brightness: High (Level 5 on Kivo Elite Panel) Pulse: 40 Hz (associated with neurological repair and brain wave entrainment) Duration: 15–20 minutes per affected area Frequency: 5–7 times per week Treatment Length: At least 8–12 weeks, longer for chronic conditions This can be used alongside conventional treatments such as physical therapy, medications, and lifestyle interventions. Always consult a healthcare provider before starting new therapies, especially if you have a medical condition. For more Light Therapy Treatment Protocols, visit our help site: https://help.KivoTherapy.com Why This Matters Nerve damage can be life-changing, affecting mobility, sensation, and independence. Traditional medicine often offers limited solutions beyond pain relief. Light therapy represents a shift — instead of masking symptoms, it seeks to help the body heal itself. As the research base expands, red and near-infrared therapy may become a standard part of nerve rehabilitation protocols, both in clinics and at home. Devices like the Kivo Elite Panel make it possible to access this promising therapy safely and consistently. For those dealing with nerve injuries, neuropathy, or post-surgical recovery, photobiomodulation offers real hope: faster healing, less pain, and a better chance of regaining function.
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