Mvolo Mixtape

At Mvolo we post an informative blog about health and red light therapy every week. Discover how you can improve your well-being with the power of light and stay up to date with the latest insights and tips. Do you have any questions or would you like us to discuss a specific topic? Feel free to send an email to klantenservice@mvolo.nl , and we will be happy to help you!

This is why the time of sun exposure matters everything for your skin

This is why the time of sun exposure matters everything for your skin

Morning sun and afternoon sun are not the same. The spectrum of sunlight shifts during the day, from infrared in the morning to a UV peak around no...



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Relieving back pain with light therapy: how infrared and red light work for back problems

Relieving back pain with light therapy: how infrared and red light work for back problems

Back pain is the most common complaint in the Netherlands: according to the RIVM, more than 1 in 3 adults regularly suffer from back or neck pain, ...



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Light therapy at home: which device suits your complaint?

Light therapy at home: which device suits your complaint?

Light therapy is not a uniform category. Red light therapy, infrared therapy and daylight therapy work through different mechanisms at different de...



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Better sleep with light therapy: how your circadian rhythm controls your sleep

Better sleep with light therapy: how your circadian rhythm controls your sleep

Bad sleep usually does not start in bed but much earlier in the day, with the first bad light stimulus. Your circadian rhythm, the internal clock t...



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Relieving joint pain with infrared therapy: mechanism, evidence and practical use

Relieving joint pain with infrared therapy: mechanism, evidence and practical use

Infrared therapy relieves joint pain by delivering heat deep into the joint capsule, increasing synovial blood flow and inhibiting the production o...



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Photobiomodulation explained: the science behind red light and infrared

Photobiomodulation explained: the science behind red light and infrared

Photobiomodulation (PBM) is the scientific process in which specific wavelengths of light activate biological changes in cells. Red light therapy a...



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Red Light Therapy for Skin: What Science Says About Collagen, Acne and Aging

Red Light Therapy for Skin: What Science Says About Collagen, Acne and Aging

Red light therapy stimulates collagen production, reduces skin inflammation and slows down visible skin aging. The science behind these effects is ...



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What is red light therapy? The Complete Beginner's Guide

What is red light therapy? The Complete Beginner's Guide

Red light therapy is a treatment that uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to activate cells, accelerate recovery processes and...



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Elite Series vs Platinum Series: which red light therapy panel is right for you?

Elite Series vs Platinum Series: which red light therapy panel is right for you?

If you're serious about red light therapy at home, a panel is a better investment than a small handheld. The question is which: the compact Elite S...



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Infrared therapy for muscle pain: what it is, how it works and when you notice results

Infrared therapy for muscle pain: what it is, how it works and when you notice results

Infrared therapy relieves muscle pain by delivering heat energy deep into the tissue, increasing blood flow and speeding up the recovery process. T...



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Red Light Therapy for Spring Training: Why Your Muscles Need More Than Rest

Red Light Therapy for Spring Training: Why Your Muscles Need More Than Rest

Enthusiasm is not the same as fitness. This guide explains how red and near-infrared light can help your muscles recover faster between spring trai...



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Your Spring Morning Reset: How to Use Light to Feel Like Yourself Again

Your Spring Morning Reset: How to Use Light to Feel Like Yourself Again

Spring is here, but your energy is not yet. This guide explains why your body clock lags behind the season and how morning light helps you catch up.



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How Light Affects Your Nervous System (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)

How Light Affects Your Nervous System (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)

Most people never think about how light affects their stress and sleep. This guide explains the biology and gives you three practical adjustments f...



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Light therapy in winter: less winter blues, more energy

Light therapy in winter: less winter blues, more energy

Low energy and a gloomy feeling in winter? Discover how light therapy with a daylight lamp of 10,000 lux helps you reduce the winter blues, improve...



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Rosacea and red light: can it soothe the skin?

Rosacea and red light: can it soothe the skin?

Rosacea causes persistent redness and skin that reacts quickly. Red light therapy works via specific wavelengths that dampen inflammation and suppo...



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Why switching to red light at night can improve your sleep

Why switching to red light at night can improve your sleep

Your body uses light as its main time signal. Bright, blue-tinted light in the evening can delay the production of melatonin. Switching to red ligh...



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Can EMS, Gua Sha and LED light work better together for lifting, glow and de-stressing?

Can EMS, Gua Sha and LED light work better together for lifting, glow and de-stressing?

EMS stimulates the muscles under the skin, gua sha supports blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, and LED light works at the cellular level. Us...



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Why office lighting sabotages your brain and how the right light spectrum helps

Why office lighting sabotages your brain and how the right light spectrum helps

Tired mid-morning, even though you slept well? Your office lighting may lack the spectrum your brain needs. This is what could be going on.



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Daylight lamps and energy during the day: this is how you use them properly

Daylight lamps and energy during the day: this is how you use them properly

A daylight lamp of 10,000 lux can reset your biological clock, increase your alertness and improve your mood — especially in dark months. Find out ...



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How to get rid of acne: can LED light therapy support clearer skin?

How to get rid of acne: can LED light therapy support clearer skin?

How to get rid of acne with a simple, gentle routine? Find out what causes pimples, how LED light therapy can potentially support acne-prone skin a...



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Infrared Light Therapy for Recovery: What It Is and Why It Can Help This Spring

Infrared Light Therapy for Recovery: What It Is and Why It Can Help This Spring

Discover how infrared light therapy can support muscle comfort, recovery after exercise and a feasible home routine in the spring.



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Waking Up Tired Despite Getting Enough Sleep: How Light Can Play a Role

Waking Up Tired Despite Getting Enough Sleep: How Light Can Play a Role

Waking up tired after getting enough sleep often has more to do with sleep quality than sleep duration. In this article you can read how evening li...



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Evening routine without blue light for faster falling asleep

Evening routine without blue light for faster falling asleep

Warm light can make a significant difference in your evening routine. In this article you can read how light affects melatonin, why blue light is o...



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How LED Face Mask Can Support Natural Anti-Aging at Home

How LED Face Mask Can Support Natural Anti-Aging at Home

An LED face mask can be a simple, non-invasive way to support a natural anti-aging routine at home. In this guide you will read how LED light is of...



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Why office workers are so sleep deprived

Why office workers are so sleep deprived

Office workers often feel tired not only because they are busy, but also because long days indoors, bright screens in the evening and little natura...



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How to optimize your desk setup for more energy and focus

How to optimize your desk setup for more energy and focus

Are you feeling tired, distracted or mentally foggy at your desk? Then your workplace can have more influence than you think. In this guide, you'll...



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Restore circadian rhythm with light therapy

Restore circadian rhythm with light therapy

Learn how light therapy can help restore your circadian rhythm. In this guide you will discover how morning light, evening light and a practical we...



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Red light vs. blue light for sleep: what really helps you to relax in the evening?

Red light vs. blue light for sleep: what really helps you to relax in the evening?

Not every type of evening light feels the same. In this guide, you'll learn how red light and blue light can affect sleep, why your evening setup i...



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What happens to your body if you sleep with the wrong light on?

What happens to your body if you sleep with the wrong light on?

Sleeping with the lights on can make it more difficult for the body to completely switch off in the evening. Bright or blue-rich light can affect t...



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LED face mask: a simple beginner routine for at home

LED face mask: a simple beginner routine for at home

How to use an LED face mask at home?Use an LED face mask on clean, dry skin for 10 to 20 minutes per session, usually 3 to 5 times per week. A simp...



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Muscle recovery and sports performance with red light

Muscle recovery and sports performance with red light

Muscle recovery and sports performance with red light are receiving increasing attention among athletes and active people. In this blog you can rea...



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The Cortisol-Melatonin Connection: Why Stress Wrecks Your Sleep

The Cortisol-Melatonin Connection: Why Stress Wrecks Your Sleep

How do you regulate cortisol and melatonin for better sleep?Cortisol should be high in the morning and fall in the evening, while melatonin rises i...



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Light and sleep: why you can't sleep (and why light is the real problem)

Light and sleep: why you can't sleep (and why light is the real problem)

Why can't I sleep at night even when I'm tired? Many people cannot sleep because their light stimuli are reversed: the evenings are too bri...



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Light therapy and the circadian rhythm: this is how you control it

Light therapy and the circadian rhythm: this is how you control it

Does your morning feel slow and your evening too “feeling” for sleep? This guide shows how light therapy can support your circadian rhythm: bright ...



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Meaning of “skin glow”: realistic skin changes vs hype

Meaning of “skin glow”: realistic skin changes vs hype

What do people mean by “glowing skin”? Glowing skin usually means skin that reflects light evenly because it looks well hydrated, calm and smooth. ...



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How the Lucent Bright daylight lamp from Mvolo fits into a calm morning routine

How the Lucent Bright daylight lamp from Mvolo fits into a calm morning routine

How do you use a daylight lamp in the morning?Use a daylight lamp preferably in the first 60 minutes after getting up, 10 to 30 minutes. Place the ...



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How many LEDs are enough for red light therapy?

How many LEDs are enough for red light therapy?

How many LEDs are enough for red light therapy?There is no fixed “enough” number of LEDs. What matters is whether the device provides enough usable...



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LED red light therapy: panel vs wearable device (which fits in real life?)

LED red light therapy: panel vs wearable device (which fits in real life?)

Are you unsure between a sleek LED panel and a portable device? This guide will help you choose based on what works in real life: coverage, session...



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Are 660nm and 850nm worth it? A calm, practical guide to real life

Are 660nm and 850nm worth it? A calm, practical guide to real life

Are 660nm and 850nm worth it?Yes, for many people the combination is worth it if you want both a skin-focused routine (660nm red) and support for d...



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Best irradiance for red light therapy: how to choose the right intensity for real life

Best irradiance for red light therapy: how to choose the right intensity for real life

Specifications can make red light therapy unnecessarily complicated. In this guide you'll learn what irradiance means in plain language, why distan...



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Eczema and psoriasis relief: what can light therapy do?

Eczema and psoriasis relief: what can light therapy do?

Your skin can already be “on” before your day really starts: itching, redness, flakes, a barrier that quickly becomes overstimulated. In this overv...



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Light therapy glasses: a simple morning reset that fits into real life

Light therapy glasses: a simple morning reset that fits into real life

Dark mornings can feel like someone is already “behind” before the day even begins. This guide explains in plain language what a light ther...



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Red light therapy for redness and sensitive skin

Red light therapy for redness and sensitive skin

Does anyone wake up with warm, red cheeks and skin that stings even on a mild cream? Then “doing more” often does not help. This guide explains wha...



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Infrared bulb: the simple heating routine that you can really stick to

Infrared bulb: the simple heating routine that you can really stick to

Neck “locked” after a long day? Tight lower back? Then you usually don't want another complicated protocol. You want something that you will contin...



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LED face mask: what's realistic, what to expect, and which Mvolo mask suits your routine

LED face mask: what's realistic, what to expect, and which Mvolo mask suits your routine

If your skin often feels “reactive”, redness, dullness, uneven skin tone, stress breakouts or the appearance of fine lines, you don't want an aggre...



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Red light therapy acne treatment: what you can realistically expect

Red light therapy acne treatment: what you can realistically expect

Acne does not require another aggressive step, but a routine that you can maintain. In this guide you can read what red light therapy can realistic...



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Single-head infrared lamp (S2): targeted heat you can maintain at home

Single-head infrared lamp (S2): targeted heat you can maintain at home

Tight shoulders after a long day. A lower back that feels “stuck”. Then you don't want a complicated plan, but targeted heat that you continue to u...



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Red light wavelength: how to choose the right nm for a recovery routine that you can maintain

Red light wavelength: how to choose the right nm for a recovery routine that you can maintain

Are you stuck in the 630 vs 660 vs 850 debate? In this guide you will create red light wavelength simple: what do nm values mean, which ranges are ...



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Acne and light therapy: what works and what doesn't?

Acne and light therapy: what works and what doesn't?

Acne and light therapy are often mentioned in the same breath, but not every type of light does the same. In this overview you will discover what r...



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Double infrared lamp: A simple heating routine that you can maintain

Double infrared lamp: A simple heating routine that you can maintain

Does your body feel tight, painful or “stuck”? With a double infrared lamp you can build a simple heating routine that you can really stick to. In ...



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