the ritual · February 2026 · 3 min read
The best time of day for red light therapy
Morning glow or evening wind-down? Here’s the honest answer to when you should use your mask — and it’s simpler than the internet makes it.
People agonise over the “optimal” time for light therapy. The truth is refreshingly low-stakes — and it leans toward the soft life.
Morning vs evening
Both work. A morning session can feel like a calm, grounding start; an evening session pairs beautifully with winding down. There is no wrong window — the light does the same gentle work either way.
Why we lean evening
We are partial to evenings, because that is when the ritual can double as rest. Ten minutes with the mask, eyes closed, is a lovely way to down-regulate before bed — glow and calm in the same quiet moment.
read next How often should you use red light therapy at home?The best time is the time you’ll actually keep. Consistency beats optimisation, every single time.
Whatever you choose, anchor it to something you already do — after your evening cleanse, before your book. That is how a ritual sticks.
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