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Broad Spectrum VS Full Spectrum Lights

Full spectrum light bulbs are made to try to imitate natural sunlight, and like sunlight, they also produce UV rays. Typically full spectrum bulbs have a Color Rendering Index (CRI) of 90 or above (100 is actual outdoor light) and a kelvin temperature of 5,000 or above. Full spectrum light is described as having a purple or bluish cast. Most light box companies using full spectrum light bulbs now block these UV rays through their diffuser screen, it's good to check to be sure.

Broad spectrum light boxes are described as being as close to full spectrum as you can get without the UV rays. Typically they have a CRI. of around 82 and a kelvin temperature of around 4200. Broad spectrum light bulbs are described as being a pure white light. Most light box companies use a broad spectrum light bulb so that there is no danger of UV rays.

The NorthStar 10,000 is a broad spectrum light. With our brightness level of 10,000 lux at two feet, the NorthStar 10,000 is effective, easy and safe to use!

Light therapy with a NorthStar 10,000 can make our winters happier, healthier, less stressful, brighter and UV FREE!