MitoGLOW and Mito Red Light panels are designed for different roles within a light-based wellness routine. Neither replaces the other—instead, they excel at different things.
MitoGLOW Mask: precision, safety, and convenience for the face
The MitoGLOW Mask is purpose-built for facial use, with wavelengths and design features that make it uniquely suited for that area.
Key advantages of MitoGLOW:
- Includes blue light at 465 nm, a wavelength commonly used in FDA-cleared acne devices
- Full eye shielding, allowing blue light to be used on the face without eye exposure
- Consistent distance and coverage, eliminating guesswork during facial treatments
- Hands-free design, making it easy to multitask during sessions
- FDA 510(k) cleared for wrinkles and acne, specifically for facial use
Why this matters:
While 465 nm blue light can be useful for acne-related skin concerns, it is not ideal for direct eye exposure. Mito Red panels are intentionally designed without this wavelength, because they are used near the eyes and across larger areas. The MitoGLOW Mask solves this by combining 465nm with complete eye protection, making it the safest and most practical way to use this wavelength on the face.
Tradeoffs:
- Designed for the face only
- Not intended for full-body or multi-area use
- Not app-controlled like panels
Mito Red Light panels (PRO X, ADAPT): power, durability, and versatility
Mito Red panels are engineered as long-term, whole-body tools that can be used across many areas of the body.
Key advantages of Mito panels:
- Higher output and larger coverage for full-body or multi-area sessions
- More durable construction, designed for years of regular use
- Highly versatile positioning (wall-mounted, door-mounted, stands)
- Compatible with the Mito mobile app (PRO X, ADAPT), allowing control over modes, timing, and sessions
- No blue light wavelengths, making them appropriate for use near the face and eyes (with standard eye protection when needed)
Tradeoffs:
- Require dedicated space
- Not hands-free for facial treatments
- Less convenient for targeted facial sessions compared to a mask
Why panels don’t include 465 nm (and why that’s a good thing)
Panels are designed for broad exposure and use near the eyes. Including 465 nm blue light in a panel would:
- Increase the likelihood of eye exposure
- Reduce comfort during sessions
- Require stricter eye protection
Instead, Mito Red panels focus on wavelengths better suited for general and full-body use, while MitoGLOW safely handles facial blue light application.
So… which should you choose?
- Choose MitoGLOW if your priority is facial skin, acne, wrinkles, convenience, and hands-free use.
- Choose a panel (PRO X or ADAPT) if you want maximum versatility, durability, and full-body capability.
Why many customers ultimately choose both
Rather than overlapping, MitoGLOW and Mito panels complement each other:
- MitoGLOW → targeted, eye-safe facial treatment with optional blue light modes
- Mito Red panels → powerful, adaptable full-body and multi-area use
Together, they allow you to use the right tool for the right job, without compromise.
A long-term perspective
Many customers view their light therapy setup the same way they view other wellness investments:
- One tool optimized for daily convenience and facial care
- One tool built for long-term versatility and whole-body use
If space and budget allow, owning both offers the most complete and flexible approach over time.