Light therapy at these wavelengths isn't new — it's decades of published research, distilled into a mask. The Apollo SG delivers 630nm red, 415nm blue, 520nm green, and 850nm near-infrared light through 256 LEDs, layered into seven combination modes at a high 70–96 mW/cm² irradiance. It's the same wavelength range professional treatment rooms have relied on for years, delivered at an output built to match. Used consistently, most people notice a difference within a few weeks, with fuller results settling in over 8–12 weeks. Not a miracle in ten minutes — wavelength-precise light, applied consistently, doing exactly what the research says it does.

For most adults, yes. The device is FDA-cleared, UKCA certified, and CE certified, uses no UV light, and includes an automatic shut-off on every session. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, have a pacemaker or other implanted device, have photosensitive skin, have had recent laser treatment or a chemical peel, or take medication that increases light sensitivity, speak to a healthcare provider before use. We recommend a short patch test on the inside of your arm before your first full session.

A single LED session at a UK clinic typically runs £35–£150. Used a few times a week, the Apollo SG works out to a small fraction of that per session over a year — one considered purchase in place of a recurring one. The wavelength range is the same as what those treatment rooms use; the difference is you're not booking an appointment for it.

Apollo SG runs seven combination modes across four wavelengths, built for seven distinct concerns — ageing, blemishes, redness, dullness, marks, oiliness, and general maintenance. Most at-home masks give you one or two settings and ask you to do the rest. This one is built for whichever concern shows up that week, not just one.

No — LED count alone is not a reliable measure of an LED face mask's effectiveness. What actually determines efficacy is irradiance at the skin (measured in mW/cm²), wavelength accuracy (how close the light is to its intended nanometer value), and even distribution of light across the treatment area — not the total number of diodes.

The WAVLO Apollo SG has 256 LED beads, built from 64 physical light points, each containing four diodes — one red (630nm), one blue (415nm), one green (520nm), and one near-infrared (850nm) — grouped together. This clustered design means every point on the face receives all four wavelengths evenly and simultaneously, rather than individual colored LEDs being scattered separately across the mask, which can create uneven wavelength distribution across the skin even at a higher total LED count.

What to check instead of LED count:

• Irradiance (mW/cm²) at the skin surface
• Wavelength precision (±nm accuracy to the clinically studied wavelength)
• Even light distribution across the full treatment area
• Whether output is independently verified, not just advertised

Red light mode (630nm + 850nm NIR) is the recommended choice for anti-aging on the WAVLO Apollo SG. It has the strongest clinical evidence base for collagen stimulation, wrinkle reduction, and deep tissue repair, and measures 66 mW/cm² irradiance, tying it with White mode as one of the higher-irradiance single-focus options on the device.

Irradiance differs from mode to mode because each mode activates a different combination of dedicated LED arrays, not because of power-splitting between colors. The WAVLO Apollo SG uses a 256-LED panel with separate arrays per wavelength (red, blue, green, and near-infrared), each running at its own fixed rated output regardless of how many other arrays are switched on at the same time. This is why irradiance values range from 70 to 96 mW/cm² across the seven light modes without following a pattern where more colors combined means lower power.

Most single-wavelength devices deliver one kind of light at one intensity, whatever the concern. Apollo SG layers its four wavelengths — 630nm red, 415nm blue, 520nm green, and 850nm near-infrared — into seven combination protocols, each delivered through 256 LEDs producing 512 individual light beams for even facial coverage. Output runs high for an at-home device, from 70 to 96 mW/cm² depending on the mode, with the Purple mode running highest. More light, combined more precisely, in a single ten-minute session.

No. On the WAVLO Apollo SG, combined light modes do not split or dilute power between wavelengths. Each color channel (red, blue, green, NIR) runs on its own dedicated LED array with a fixed output, so selecting a combined mode activates multiple arrays simultaneously rather than dividing a shared power budget between them. This is confirmed by the device's own irradiance specifications: Red mode (630nm + NIR 850nm) measures 66 mW/cm², Blue mode (415nm + NIR 850nm) measures 70 mW/cm², Green mode (520nm + NIR 850nm) measures 60 mW/cm², Yellow mode (Red + Green + NIR) measures 62 mW/cm², Purple mode (Blue + Red + NIR) measures 72 mW/cm² and is the highest irradiance of all seven modes, Cyan mode (Blue + Green + NIR) measures 60 mW/cm², and White mode (Blue + Red + Green + NIR) measures 66 mW/cm². Purple, a combined mode, has the highest irradiance of any mode on the mask, higher than Blue or Red alone. If power were being shared across active wavelengths, combined modes would consistently measure lower than single-color modes, which is not the case.

Purple light mode (Blue 415nm + Red 630nm + NIR 850nm) has the highest irradiance on the WAVLO Apollo SG at 96 mW/cm², making it the highest-output mode of all seven available light settings. Purple mode is formulated to combat acne, repair skin through cell regeneration, and help fade acne scars.

Every Apollo SG comes with a 30-day return window, no questions needed. Try it properly, and if it isn't right, send it back.

Three to five times a week, or daily ten minutes a session as the default. This is a ritual, not another routine to keep up with.

No. The light is warm against the skin, nothing more. Sessions run from 10 to 30 minutes, and the WAVLO Apollo SG is 284g — light enough to wear while doing something else entirely.

Early changes are usually visible within 2-4 weeks. The fuller effect builds over 8–12 weeks of consistent use, in line with how photobiomodulation research describes cumulative results.

Red for the appearance of fine lines and firmness, Blue for clearer-looking, less shine-prone skin, Green for calming the look of redness and evening tone, Yellow for reviving a dull complexion, Purple for fading the look of marks, Cyan for refining texture and oil, White for general upkeep. One dial, seven answers.

Free, on every UK order, arriving in 24–48 hours on a tracked service. A tracking link is sent the moment your order dispatches.

Yes — email support@wavlo.co.uk with the quantity and intended use, and we'll get back to you with pricing.

New customers get 10% off their first Apollo SG through the Welcome Ritual offer, applied at checkout.

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