Stella Lighting believes in harnessing light’s transformative power to add life and personality to any living environment. Our selection includes everything from desk lamps for task lighting purposes to mood-setting floor lamps with remote controls for ambient ambiance lighting. Plus, light can even serve a therapeutic role. In this post, we take an in-depth look into sun lamps’ therapeutic benefits for wellness—do sun lamps work?

Sun Lamp Therapy

Sun lamps generate bright light like the one you would find during the day. Mainly, these devices are intended to treat the form of depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder, which occurs in winter when sun exposure is scarce. It has been proven that sun lamps are therapy that can be very helpful in dealing with its symptoms by alleviating sad moods, increasing energy levels, and having normal sleep patterns.

Understanding Sun Lamp Mechanism

Researchers suggest that exposure to intense light emitted by sun lamps may regulate certain hormone production within the body, including:

• Melatonin is essential in controlling our sleep-wake cycles; increased light exposure may decrease production, leading to daytime alertness or wakefulness.
• Serotonin is integral to mood regulation and emotional stability. Sun lamp therapy may increase serotonin levels for greater mood stabilization as well as to help mitigate symptoms associated with depression.

Navigating Sun Lamp Usage

Although sun lamps offer many therapeutic advantages, several considerations must be kept in mind before engaging their use:

• Consult Your Doctor: Before starting light therapy, consult your healthcare provider. They can assess whether sun lamp therapy suits your individual needs and offer guidance about optimal light intensity levels and usage schedules.
• Quality Matters: For optimal lighting results, select sun lamps that emit white light with an approved lumen level (a metric measuring light intensity). Avoid lamps emitting ultraviolet (UV) radiation as these could present skin and eye damage risks.
• Adherence to Dosage Guidelines: Sun lamp therapy relies on adequate duration and intensity of exposure, so adhering to any instructions provided by healthcare providers for safe, efficacious therapy is of great significance.

What is the voltage of a lamp in the US? 

The United States household voltage is 120 Volts Ac. Sun lamps sold within this range typically operate safely; however, it would be wise to review manufacturer specifications prior to buying any sun lamp to confirm its compatibility with your electrical system.

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Will a Sun Lamp Give You a Tan?

Sun lamps should never be used as tanning tools and should never be seen as alternatives to natural sunlight, which emits ultraviolet rays that stimulate tanning. Doing so could damage skin irreparably while increasing risks for cancerous growth.

If you want to tan without the harmful aspects of UV exposure, try self-tanning lotions or sprays. Such goods offer a faux tan without UV ray exposure risk.

Stella Lighting Commits to Our Community

At Stella Lighting, we aim to empower you with all the tools and knowledge required to cultivate an enjoyable home environment. Sun lamps may serve as valuable aids in managing certain health conditions, but they must be used appropriately and safely. If you have any queries regarding Stella lamps or lighting solutions, our friendly and skilled staff is on hand to guide you in finding the solution that fits your requirements and well-being needs.