WHAT IS BRIGHT LIGHT THERAPY?

Using bright light is a safe way to boost alertness and energy levels. Bright light therapy has been studied for over 30 years, and the results are clear: it can effectively reduce daytime fatigue and seasonal affective symptoms, which many people experience especially during the darker months of the year.

Kaamosväsymys ja sen nyyt

Pimeinä vuodenaikoina väsyttää: kaamosväsymys ja sen syyt

Pimeinä vuodenaikoina moni pohjoisessa asuva kärsii kaamosrasituksesta, jonka suurimpana laukaisijana on kirkkaan valon puute. Luonnollista auringonvaloa on tarjolla vain vähän aikaa päivisin ja sekin tulee usein vietettyä sisällä, esimerkiksi töiden merkeissä. 

Lue lisää

Kaamosväsymys

  • Kaamosrasitus, tai toisin sanoin kaamosväsymys, on varsinaista kaamosmasennusta huomattavasti yleisempää. Siitä kärsii noin 27 % suomalaisista. 

  • Ainoastaan 10 % suomalaisista kokee, ettei vuodenaikojen vaihtelulla ole minkäänlaista vaikutusta heidän vireystilaansa. 

Kaamosrasituksen tyypillisiä vaikutuksia ovat toimintatarmon puute, väsymys päiväsaikaan, sosiaalinen vetäytyminen, ärsyyntyminen, surumielisyys, hiilihydraatti- tai sokeripitoisen ruoan himo, heräämisvaikeudet, liikaunisuus, voimattomuus sekä painon nousu. Apua on mahdollista saada liikunnasta, terveellisestä ruokavaliosta sekä säännöllisestä kirkasvalon käytöstä. 

Kirkasvalon hyödyt

Kirkasvalon käyttö on turvallinen keino tehostaa omaa vireystilaa ja energiatasoja. Kirkasvaloa on tutkittu jo yli 30 vuotta, ja tulokset ovat yksiselitteisiä. Kirkasvalo voi lievittää tehokkaasti päiväaikaista väsymystä ja kaamosrasitusta, joista useat kärsivät etenkin pimeinä vuodenaikoina.
Rondo Air kirkasvalo kirkasvalolaite Innolux

BRIGHT LIGHT BOOSTS YOUR ENERGY

Research clearly shows that light has a strong effect on melatonin production. When melatonin production is stopped in the morning, its release naturally begins again in the evening at the right time.

The challenge during the dark winter months is that it’s still dark when you wake up. Your body may continue producing the sleep-inducing hormone melatonin into the early morning hours—even after you've woken up. There's only a short window of daylight before it gets dark again, and melatonin production starts increasing once more. The fatigue you feel isn’t imaginary or a sign of laziness—it’s your body’s natural response to the lack of light.

Bright light helps reduce that feeling of tiredness. The best time to use bright light is in the morning, right after waking up. This way, it not only energizes you for the day but also helps regulate your internal clock throughout the day.

BRIGHT LIGHT THERAPY IS SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN TO BE EFFECTIVE

Bright light therapy has been studied in Europe and North America for over 40 years. Finnish research on the benefits of bright light is also extensive.

Throughout these studies, bright light has been used to support people suffering from seasonal fatigue, and the results show that symptoms improved in 60–90% of those who used bright light therapy.

Seasonal fatigue and daytime exhaustion

Recent research has highlighted the benefits of bright light in preventing daytime exhaustion and fatigue among individuals experiencing seasonal fatigue. Studies show that bright light therapy contributes to overall well-being (1) and can ease symptoms of seasonal fatigue after just one use (2).

Research

BRIGHT LIGHT DEVICES

INNOLUX BRIGHT LIGHT DEVICES

Innolux bright light devices provide powerful light that compensates for the lack of natural sunlight during the darker seasons. These lamps meet all the quality standards required for effective and safe bright light therapy.

“Not just any bright lamp is suitable for light therapy. To be effective, a bright light must produce at least 2,500 lux. All Innolux light therapy lamps provide a safe and effective light intensity of up to 10,000 lux, with a pure white light color (4000 K).”

All Innolux bright light lamps are designed for versatile, year-round use. With a built-in dimmer, you can easily adjust the light level to suit different situations and moods.

Our bright light devices are manufactured to meet high-quality and safety standards. Innolux products are produced under a quality management system certified to ISO 9001 and comply with the SFS-EN 60598 lighting standard.

Candeo kirkasvalo Taivaansininen riippuvalaisin Innolux

BUY YOUR OWN BRIGHT LIGHT DEVICE AND FEEL THE DIFFERENCE

You can order our most popular bright light therapy lamps directly from our online store.

At Innolux, our goal is to bring beneficial light into every day. With nearly 30 years of experience in specialized lighting solutions, our product development is always based on scientific research, high-quality materials, and stylish design.

Many of our bright light lamps have performed exceptionally well in independent tests—for example, Innolux claimed the top three spots in Tekniikan Maailma’s bright light comparison in 2019.

  • Made in Finland – Key Flag and Design from Finland certified
  • Free home delivery in 2–5 business days
  • Products crafted by top designers
  • High-quality materials for long-lasting choices
  • Multiple payment options available

Order directly from our online store and receive your products straight from our factory in Kerava, Finland.

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