The UK's Premium Red Light Therapy Retail Store
Light is the fourth pillar of recovery
Every spec published
Irradiance always stated with its measurement distance
Warranty stated on every listing
Cover varies by brand, so we show it before you buy
Shipped direct from the brand
Straight from the manufacturer, no repackaging
UK company
Midlands based, with UK customer support
FEATURED LIGHT RANGE
We publish the distance too
An irradiance figure on its own tells you nothing. Light falls away sharply with distance, so the same panel can honestly be advertised at double the output simply by taking the reading with the sensor pressed against the glass.
Nobody uses a panel that way. So every figure on this site is published with the distance it was measured at, which is the only way to compare two panels fairly.
How we test and what we publishWhich format do you actually need?
The right device depends far more on what you are treating than on the brand. Filter by what you are after.
| Format | Best for | Coverage | Typical session | What to watch for | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Face mask | Skin on the face, fine lines, tone | Face only | Short, most days | Fit around the nose and eye area varies a lot | Liquid error (blocks/custom-liquid line 60): comparison of String with 0 failed |
| Panel | Whole-body use, muscles, joints, larger areas | Adjustable by distance | Moderate, a few times a week | Output drops sharply with distance, so check the stated measurement | Liquid error (blocks/custom-liquid line 60): comparison of String with 0 failed |
| Cap or helmet | Scalp and hair | Scalp only | Short, most days | Diode count and scalp contact matter more than total wattage | Liquid error (blocks/custom-liquid line 60): comparison of String with 0 failed |
| Belt or wrap | A specific joint or area, knees, back, shoulders | Localised | Moderate | Contact devices give very different readings to panels | Liquid error (blocks/custom-liquid line 60): comparison of String with 0 failed |
| Handheld | Small targeted areas, travel | Very small | Short | Coverage area makes whole-body use impractical | Liquid error (blocks/custom-liquid line 60): comparison of String with 0 failed |
Face mask Skin on the face, fine lines, tone
- Coverage
- Face only
- Typical session
- Short, most days
- What to watch for
- Fit around the nose and eye area varies a lot
Panel Whole-body use, muscles, joints, larger areas
- Coverage
- Adjustable by distance
- Typical session
- Moderate, a few times a week
- What to watch for
- Output drops sharply with distance, so check the stated measurement
Cap or helmet Scalp and hair
- Coverage
- Scalp only
- Typical session
- Short, most days
- What to watch for
- Diode count and scalp contact matter more than total wattage
Belt or wrap A specific joint or area, knees, back, shoulders
- Coverage
- Localised
- Typical session
- Moderate
- What to watch for
- Contact devices give very different readings to panels
Handheld Small targeted areas, travel
- Coverage
- Very small
- Typical session
- Short
- What to watch for
- Coverage area makes whole-body use impractical
Nothing matches that filter yet.
General guidance for choosing a format. Iloa sells devices, not treatment. Nothing here is medical advice, and anyone with a health condition, eye condition, or taking photosensitising medication should speak to their GP first.
Red light therapy, answered honestly
The questions people actually ask, including the awkward ones.
What does red light therapy do?
Red and near infrared light, usually 660nm and 850nm, reaches skin and tissue. Evidence is strongest for skin and hair.
Does it actually work?
For skin, hair loss and joint pain, yes. Claims about sleep, weight loss and detox are far weaker, and we would rather say so.
Red or infrared, what is the difference?
Red at 660nm works on the surface for skin. Near infrared at 850nm goes deeper for muscles and joints. Good devices do both.
What are the risks?
Low risk used as directed. Most issues are eye strain or irritation from overuse. Check with your GP if you take photosensitising medication.
Can it cause cancer?
No evidence that it does. Unlike UV, these wavelengths do not damage DNA. Speak to your oncologist first if you are in cancer treatment.
How long and how often?
Around 10 to 20 minutes, three to five times a week, at the stated distance. Longer is not better. Follow your device instructions.
Iloa sells devices, not treatment. Nothing here is medical advice.
Why People Trust Iloa
We don't manufacture anything. What we do is decide what's worth selling.
Red light is a category full of inflated numbers, so we publish irradiance with its measurement distance, warranty terms up front, and test data where it exists. If a brand won't show its numbers, we don't list it. Saunas, hot tubs and cold tubs sit alongside it, because heat, cold and light are the three ways people actually recover at home.
We ship direct from established specialists, so you get their warranty and a sensible price. And if a product isn't right for you, we'll tell you.