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The Science of LED Light Therapy
How specific wavelengths of light interact with skin at the cellular level — and why the frequency matters as much as the intensity.
LED (Light Emitting Diode) therapy — also called photobiomodulation — uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate biological processes in skin tissue. Unlike UV light, which damages DNA, the wavelengths used in LED therapy fall within a range that has been studied for their ability to interact with cellular components without causing harm.
The key principle is that different wavelengths penetrate skin to different depths, and at each depth they interact with different cellular targets. This is why wavelength selection is the most important variable in LED device design — not chip count alone, not power alone, but the specific frequencies delivered.
415 nm
Blue Light
415 nm — Blue Light
Blue light at 415 nm operates at a shallow depth in the skin. It is one of the shorter wavelengths used in LED therapy and is included in the ZIVA system as part of a multi-frequency approach to comprehensive skin treatment.
630 nm
Red Light
630 nm — Red Light
Red light at 630 nm is one of the most studied wavelengths in photobiomodulation research. It penetrates deeper than blue light and has been widely investigated for its effects on skin tissue. It is the primary wavelength in the ZIVA system, with 93 dedicated chips.
850 nm
Near-Infrared
850 nm — Near-Infrared
Near-infrared light at 850 nm is invisible to the human eye but penetrates more deeply than visible red light. It is a common wavelength in professional and consumer LED devices and is included in the ZIVA system with 81 dedicated chips.
1072 nm
Deep Near-Infrared
1072 nm — Deep Near-Infrared
At 1072 nm, ZIVA includes a fourth wavelength that extends beyond the range of most consumer LED masks. This deep near-infrared frequency is uncommon in at-home devices and represents one of the key technical differentiators of the ZIVA system. The ZIVA mask includes 12 dedicated 1072 nm chips.
ZIVA Specifications
How ZIVA Delivers These Wavelengths
The NEOLUXA ZIVA LED Face Mask uses 279 LED chips across all four wavelengths, delivering 30 mW/cm² irradiance in a 10-minute treatment session. The flexible liquid-silicone construction and 3D facial-mapping design ensure consistent contact across the face. FDA Cleared 510(k) K250830.
415 nm
Blue Light
93 chips
630 nm
Red Light
93 chips
850 nm
Near-Infrared
81 chips
1072 nm
Deep Near-Infrared
12 chips
This article is for educational purposes only. NEOLUXA makes no medical claims. The ZIVA LED Face Mask is FDA Cleared (510(k) K250830) — not FDA approved. FDA clearance does not imply FDA endorsement.