Where to buy red light therapy devices in South Africa

Red light therapy devices are becoming easier to find and more popular in South Africa. A few years ago, only a few specialist stores were selling them. Now you can find red light therapy products on large online marketplaces, pharmacy websites, and beauty retailers.

However, not every red light therapy device is the same or even of the same quality. Some are small facial tools, while others are LED face masks, infrared heat devices, belts, mats, wraps, panels, and more. Let’s look at where you can find these devices in South Africa. 

Takealot

Takealot is one of the easiest places to find red light therapy products in South Africa because it has many marketplace sellers. You also get access to a wide range of products such as:

• facial red light therapy tools
• LED face masks
• neck and face devices
• red light therapy belts
• red light therapy mats
• infrared-style lamps
• panels

The benefit of Takealot is variety. You can compare many options, prices, reviews, sellers, delivery times, and return policies in one place.

However, there are a few things to watch out for. Product quality and product information can vary a lot and even be lacking on some product listings. Some products mention wavelengths such as 660nm and 850nm, while others focus more on beauty claims, heat, vibration, massage, or multiple LED colors of even unrealistic expectations.

Takealot can be useful if you are browsing, but you should check the specifications carefully before buying.

Important things to look for include:

• wavelengths
• whether it uses red and near-infrared light
• whether it is a beauty tool, mask, mat, belt, lamp, or panel
• warranty
• seller reviews
• return policy
• whether the claims sound realistic

Clicks

Clicks is mainly a pharmacy and beauty retailer, so any red light therapy products you find there are usually smaller beauty devices rather than larger panels.

For example, Clicks has a Sorbet facial wand with red light therapy and thermo modes. These types of devices are usually focused on small facial areas such as the eye, lip, forehead, or face area.

The benefit of Clicks is that it is a familiar and trusted South African retailer with many local stores, which can make buying and returning products easier. .

However, Clicks is not usually where you would look for a larger red and near-infrared therapy panel. Their light therapy options are more likely to be small skincare tools, facial wands, or beauty devices.

It may not be the best place if you want a panel for face and body routines.

Dis-Chem

Dischem also sells some light therapy devices.

At the time of writing, Dis-Chem has DQUIP light therapy products listed online, including a light therapy device and a light therapy pen. The benefit of Dis-Chem is similar to Clicks: it is a known South African retailer with a pharmacy and healthcare focus.

Dis-Chem may be suitable for small light therapy tools, but it is not necessarily the first place to look for a dedicated red light therapy panel.

Makro

Makro lists many red light therapy products through its online marketplace. Different options include:

• LED face masks
• red light therapy face and neck devices
• red light belts or wraps
• panels
• infrared or heat-related devices

The benefit of Makro is that it is a large South African retailer with many categories and online marketplace options.

The downside is similar to Takealot, product details and seller quality can vary. You get a wide range of products, but it is not always clear exactly what you are getting. Quality and product information can vary greatly.

When comparing Makro listings, check if the device is actually a red and near-infrared light therapy device or whether it is mainly a heating, massage, or general beauty device.

Red Light Store

Red Light Store is our own specialist online store focused on red and near-infrared light therapy devices for South African homes.

Our current panel is a compact 300W red and near-infrared light therapy panel designed for home use. It uses 660nm red light and 850nm near-infrared light, with 60 LEDs, approximately 90W actual power draw, and a compact design for face and body routines.

The benefit of buying from a specialist store is that the product information is more focused. Instead of comparing hundreds of unrelated beauty gadgets, you can look at one panel and understand what it is designed for, how to use it, what wavelengths it uses, and whether it fits your home routine.

The downside is that our panel costs more than a small facial wand or simple beauty device. It also needs to be positioned properly during use. Additionally, you get dedicated support and information regarding red light therapy on our blog page.

What should you check before buying?

Before buying a red light therapy device in South Africa, check:

• what type of device it is
• whether it uses red light, near-infrared light, or both
• whether the wavelengths are clearly stated
• whether it is a panel, mask, belt, mat, wand, or lamp and what its intended use is
• warranty
• delivery and returns
• seller reputation
• whether the product claims are realistic

For most people, the main choice is between a small beauty device and a more versatile panel. A small facial device may be cheaper and easier to use for a limited area.

A panel is usually more practical if you want a device that can be used for different areas of the body and fits into a longer-term home wellness routine.

Disclaimer

This article is for general educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Product availability, pricing and specifications can change at any time. Always check the current product page, warranty, return policy and safety instructions before buying. Red light therapy products are intended for general wellness and lifestyle use unless specifically cleared for a particular medical purpose.