light therapy
noun
: the treatment of medical or psychiatric conditions (such as seasonal affective disorder) by the controlled application of light
called also light treatment, phototherapy
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Beyond ease of use, Shark’s LED light therapy mask is worth it because of its versatile treatments that solve a slew of major skin concerns with quick, easy treatments.
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Claire Sullivan, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
The global light therapy industry is projected to grow from $1.03 billion in 2024 to $1.56 billion by 2032.
—Nicole Dunn, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Use Light Therapy: Use light therapy devices, like 40Hz light therapy, to reset your circadian rhythm and improve sleep and cognitive performance, especially when natural light is limited.
—Maria Sokolina, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Sunrise alarm clocks don’t really work as light therapy, according to experts.
—Jamie Ballard, Allure, 16 Jan. 2025
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Claire Sullivan, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
The global light therapy industry is projected to grow from $1.03 billion in 2024 to $1.56 billion by 2032.
—Nicole Dunn, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Use Light Therapy: Use light therapy devices, like 40Hz light therapy, to reset your circadian rhythm and improve sleep and cognitive performance, especially when natural light is limited.
—Maria Sokolina, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Sunrise alarm clocks don’t really work as light therapy, according to experts.
—Jamie Ballard, Allure, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Light therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20therapy. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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