PubHawk
February 2016 PMID 26745730

Infrared and skin: Friend or foe.

Daniel Barolet, François Christiaens, Michael R Hamblin

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Mentions

61
Peak: 3 in May 2022
across 7 sources since Jul 2019

Extended reach

1,042,890
potential audience

Total likes

20,871

Video views

564,054

Mentions per month

Jul 2019 – Jul 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter28 posts
  • News17 articles
  • Facebook6 posts
  • YouTube4 videos
  • Blogs3 articles
  • Reddit2 posts
  • Bluesky1 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The digital discussions express a generally favorable view of IR-A, citing scientific sources that emphasize its beneficial effects, such as 'IR-A appears to be the solution, not the problem,' and referencing studies that suggest IR can protect and repair skin. The tone combines curiosity and cautious optimism, with some users emphasizing the importance of exposure timing and type to maximize benefits while minimizing harm.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions align with the idea that certain infrared radiation, particularly IR-A, may be beneficial rather than harmful to the skin.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate interest, with some mentioning new topics like infrared aids in skin health and sun exposure strategies.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many users reference specific facts, such as IR's role in reducing UV damage or its presence in sunlight, indicating active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest a modest influence on perceptions of skin health and sunbathing habits, though not radically changing state-wide views.

Abstract in brief

  • This article discusses the debate over the effects of infrared (IRA) radiation on human skin, highlighting concerns that IRA may damage skin collagen and accelerate aging, similar to UV radiation.
  • However, it also presents evidence suggesting that, at appropriate exposure levels, IRA could actually be beneficial, helping to precondition the skin and potentially offering protective effects through a process called photo prevention.
  • The key takeaway is that the impact of IRA on skin depends largely on the intensity and dose of exposure, and understanding this balance can help leverage the sun’s rays for skin health rather than harm.]
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Mg2+ Papi, the BowTied Mg2+
@Grimhood · X

Infrared and Skin: Friend or Foe https://t.co/sr3oeU3sEG

Jan 14, 2022 · 18 likes · 5 shares · 133,939 followers View post →
Dr Sam Soete
@sam_soete · X

@life_nthusiast https://t.co/nbdJ7hitsU

Oct 8, 2023 · 3 likes · 1 share · 12,086 followers View post →
RealFoodOptometrist
@ajwodecki · X

Infrared and Skin: Friend or Foe? https://t.co/3AGq1dDIgX https://t.co/5h9hdqY9sH

May 2, 2020 · 3 likes · 10,632 followers View post →
Alex Leaf
@AlexJLeaf · X

As another example, exposure to red and infrared light (which make up more than 30% of sunlight), reduces the ability of UV radiation to damage the skin and helps repair any damage that does occur. 5/n https://t.co/Zcj8JFiO4V https://t.co/HSUNV3goKQ

Oct 4, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 4,035 followers View post →
Gwaetgi!
@RobThom35047776 · X

Infrared and skin: Friend or foe https://t.co/E1FZtPHXzy

Jan 6, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 580 followers View post →
DonkeyJawPosse
@DonkeyJawPosse · X

Infrared and skin: Friend or foe. - PubMed - NCBI “Consequently IR-A appears to be the solution, not the problem.” https://t.co/PK18qhwxql

Jul 23, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 258 followers View post →

All mentions

K Bereza
@K_Bereza76 · X

Infrared and skin: Friend or foe - ScienceDirect https://t.co/G6aQmAHedW

Jul 24, 2025 · 671 followers View post →
Ariana Smies PhD
@arismies.bsky.social · Bluesky

Infrared sauna is getting more popular but should you have Near infrared inside? Studies indicate no (it may actually age your skin!) pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26745730/

Jan 11, 2025 View post →
DNA anon
@Starflo369 · X

(PDF) Infrared and Skin: Friend or Foe “Consequently IR-A appears to be the solution, not the problem. It does more good than bad for the skin.” ✨

Nov 20, 2023 · 67 followers View post →
Boris
@MachoMessi10 · X

RT @sam_soete: @life_nthusiast https://t.co/nbdJ7hitsU

Oct 8, 2023 · 1 share · 443 followers View post →
Dr Sam Soete
@sam_soete · X

@life_nthusiast https://t.co/nbdJ7hitsU

Oct 8, 2023 · 3 likes · 1 share · 12,086 followers View post →
Joseph Ierano
@chierano · X

Infrared and Skin: Friend or Foe https://t.co/KcSKwfbuJB YOU NEED IR to get you into your daily UV

Apr 18, 2023 · 218 followers View post →
Nikko Kennedy
@nikko_kennedy · X

@4APP_Sports I don't think I could choose on preference alone; sunset and sunrise are both so wonderful. For health, if I could only have one it would have to be sunrise. You could also add photobiomodulation and collagen growth to your list of benefits for both: https://t.co/ihpsRqZ3av

Feb 2, 2023 · 1,845 followers View post →
Nikko Kennedy
@nikko_kennedy · X

@SunValleyBranch It's only when the sun is overhead you need to limit sunlight based on you skin type. You can get as much early morning and late afternoon sunlight as you like and have only positive effects. See: https://t.co/ce7nPCbITr

Feb 1, 2023 · 1,845 followers View post →
Gwaetgi!
@RobThom35047776 · X

RT @RobThom35047776: Infrared and skin: Friend or foe https://t.co/E1FZtPHXzy

Jan 6, 2023 · 1 share · 580 followers View post →
Gwaetgi!
@RobThom35047776 · X

Infrared and skin: Friend or foe https://t.co/E1FZtPHXzy

Jan 6, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 580 followers View post →
Salmah_Salman
@my_desk_tiny91 · X

RT @endalaclinic: Infrared and Skin: Friend or Foe - PMC https://t.co/5zOvqmHJQ6

Sep 22, 2022 · 1 share · 41 followers View post →
Maitreya
@Mithreu · X

RT @Grimhood: Infrared and Skin: Friend or Foe https://t.co/sr3oeU3sEG

May 26, 2022 · 5 shares · 1,264 followers View post →
Mg2+ Papi, the BowTied Mg2+
@Grimhood · X

RT @Grimhood: Infrared and Skin: Friend or Foe https://t.co/sr3oeU3sEG

May 24, 2022 · 5 shares · 133,939 followers View post →
Alejandro Zoccola
@zoccosunlight · X

RT @Grimhood: Infrared and Skin: Friend or Foe https://t.co/sr3oeU3sEG

May 4, 2022 · 5 shares · 225 followers View post →
ENDALA klinika zdraví
@endalaclinic · X

Infrared and skin: Friend or foe - ScienceDirect https://t.co/mJ4TjmrGq1

Mar 25, 2022 · 252 followers View post →
Mg2+ Papi, the BowTied Mg2+
@Grimhood · X

RT @Grimhood: Infrared and Skin: Friend or Foe https://t.co/sr3oeU3sEG

Mar 5, 2022 · 5 shares · 133,939 followers View post →
broadlawns
@broadlawns · X

RT @Grimhood: Infrared and Skin: Friend or Foe https://t.co/sr3oeU3sEG

Jan 14, 2022 · 5 shares · 385 followers View post →
Mg2+ Papi, the BowTied Mg2+
@Grimhood · X

Infrared and Skin: Friend or Foe https://t.co/sr3oeU3sEG

Jan 14, 2022 · 18 likes · 5 shares · 133,939 followers View post →
ENDALA klinika zdraví
@endalaclinic · X

Infrared and Skin: Friend or Foe https://t.co/UDtbyZoBCK

Jun 9, 2021 · 252 followers View post →
ENDALA klinika zdraví
@endalaclinic · X

Infrared and skin: Friend or foe - ScienceDirect https://t.co/mJ4TjmrGq1

Feb 16, 2021 · 252 followers View post →
ENDALA klinika zdraví
@endalaclinic · X

Infrared and Skin: Friend or Foe https://t.co/UDtbyZoBCK

Jan 8, 2021 · 252 followers View post →
Sea
@theseaside22 · X

RT @AlexJLeaf: As another example, exposure to red and infrared light (which make up more than 30% of sunlight), reduces the ability of UV…

Oct 4, 2020 · 1 share · 47 followers View post →
Alex Leaf
@AlexJLeaf · X

As another example, exposure to red and infrared light (which make up more than 30% of sunlight), reduces the ability of UV radiation to damage the skin and helps repair any damage that does occur. 5/n https://t.co/Zcj8JFiO4V https://t.co/HSUNV3goKQ

Oct 4, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 4,035 followers View post →
SmartMed Sv
@smartmedsv · X

Barolet D, Christiaens F, Hamblin MR. Infrared and skin: Friend or foe. J Photochem Photobiol B. 2016;155:78-85. doi:10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2015.12.014

Jun 29, 2020 · 203 followers View post →
RealFoodOptometrist
@ajwodecki · X

Infrared and Skin: Friend or Foe? https://t.co/3AGq1dDIgX https://t.co/5h9hdqY9sH

May 2, 2020 · 3 likes · 10,632 followers View post →
RealFoodOptometrist
@ajwodecki · X

Infrared and Skin: Friend or Foe @DrJackKruse 42% of sunlight is IR https://t.co/4TTWANpSc5

Sep 4, 2019 · 10,632 followers View post →
Mark A. McKenney
@MarktheSpaman · X

Infrared and Skin: Friend or Foe ~ https://t.co/MGgJOtftOj via @ncbi #FIR NIR #wellness #skincare #wellbeing

Aug 16, 2019 · 26,796 followers View post →
Jim Laird
@jimlaird44 · X

RT @DonkeyJawPosse: Infrared and skin: Friend or foe. - PubMed - NCBI “Consequently IR-A appears to be the solution, not the problem.” htt…

Jul 23, 2019 · 1 share · 3,082 followers View post →
DonkeyJawPosse
@DonkeyJawPosse · X

Infrared and skin: Friend or foe. - PubMed - NCBI “Consequently IR-A appears to be the solution, not the problem.” https://t.co/PK18qhwxql

Jul 23, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 258 followers View post →