Disclaimers

What Solera is

Solera is a general wellness product. It is not a medical device, it is not FDA cleared, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Nothing on this website is medical advice, and nothing here replaces seeing a clinician. If something in your hands is getting worse, a doctor is the right answer and this product is not.

What it does

The mitt emits red light at 660nm and near-infrared light at 850nm. A session is 20 minutes. Most people use it 4 or 5 evenings a week.

Responses vary between people, and some people notice no difference at all. We would rather say so here than have you find out in week 6.

Do not use Solera if any of these apply

  • You are pregnant
  • You are taking a medication or using a topical product that causes photosensitivity. This includes some antibiotics, some acne treatments, St John's wort, and certain diuretics. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure, because the list is longer than most people expect.
  • You have a photosensitive condition such as lupus or porphyria
  • You have active skin cancer, or an undiagnosed lesion, in the area you would be treating
  • You have an implanted electronic device such as a pacemaker, without asking your doctor first
  • The skin you would be treating is broken, infected, or recently had surgery
  • You have epilepsy. Flickering or bright light can be a trigger for some people.

If you have a diagnosed condition, take prescription medication, or are under the care of a hand specialist, ask them before starting. Bring the wavelengths and the session length with you: 660nm and 850nm, 20 minutes.

Eye safety

Do not look directly into the light source. The panels are bright and near-infrared light at 850nm is largely invisible, which means the usual reflex to look away does not protect you.

The mitt encloses the hand in normal use and the light stays inside. Keep it that way. Do not unzip the device to look at the panels while it is running, and keep it away from children and pets while it is on.

While you are using it

Mild warmth is normal. Discomfort is not.

Stop and let the skin recover if you notice redness that lasts more than a few hours, a rash, or any increase in pain. If it happens twice, stop using the device and speak to a clinician.

Longer sessions are not better sessions. There is no advantage to running it for 40 minutes instead of 20, and more time under the light is not a way to speed anything up.

When to see a doctor rather than wait

Some hand symptoms need assessment promptly and are not something to work around at home:

  • A finger locked in a bent position that will not straighten
  • Numbness that is constant rather than coming and going
  • Visible wasting of the muscle at the base of the thumb
  • Sudden loss of grip strength
  • A hand that is hot, swollen and red, especially with a fever
  • Pain following an injury or a fall

None of these are a reason to buy or not buy anything. They are a reason to be seen.

Children

Solera is intended for adults. It is not designed or tested for use by anyone under 18.

Questions

Email us at hello@soleratherapy.com and we will answer honestly, including when the honest answer is that we do not know.

Last updated 2 September 2026.