Red light therapy has become one of the most popular wellness tools for people looking to support recovery, skin health, and overall wellbeing. But what does it actually do? Red light therapy (RLT), also called photobiomodulation, uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light that penetrate the skin and interact with your cells. The idea is simple: Light → cellular energy → better recovery. Research suggests red and near-infrared light may support mitochondri