The rules that apply to every LifeWave patch
Each LifeWave product has its own schedule and placement, but these general instructions from LifeWave apply across the range:
- Apply patches to clean, dry, undamaged skin
- Most patches can be worn for up to 12 hours before discarding
- Keep well hydrated while using LifeWave products
- Don't reuse a patch once it's been removed
- Remove a patch immediately if you feel discomfort or irritation
- Don't use on wounds or damaged skin
- Don't use if pregnant or nursing; not intended for children
- Consult a health professional first if you have a health condition
- Store patches in a cool, dark place out of direct sunlight
Where to find the placement diagrams
LifeWave publishes front and back body diagrams showing the recommended locations for each patch on its official product pages. Click through to any product from this site and you'll find the diagram under Patch Placement.
Below is a summary of LifeWave's instructions for each product.
Instructions for every product
LifeWave X39® Patches
1 patch daily · up to 12 hours- Apply one X39 patch to clean, dry skin in the morning.
- Place it on one of LifeWave's recommended locations.
- Wear it for up to 12 hours, then remove and discard.
- Keep well hydrated while using the patch.
LifeWave X49™ Patches
1 patch daily · up to 12 hours- Apply one X49 patch to clean, dry skin in the morning.
- Place it on one of LifeWave's recommended locations.
- Wear it for up to 12 hours, then remove and discard.
- Keep well hydrated while using the patch.
LifeWave X39® & X49™ Bundle
X39 + X49 daily · up to 12 hours- Each morning, apply one X39 patch and one X49 patch to clean, dry skin.
- Use one of LifeWave's two suggested combination placements.
- Wear both for up to 12 hours, then discard.
- Keep well hydrated while using the patches.
LifeWave Y-Age Aeon®
5-7 days per week · up to 12 hours- Apply one Aeon patch to clean, dry skin in the morning.
- Rotate through the Y-Age point locations, using Aeon 5 to 7 days per week.
- If combining with another Y-Age patch, use any two patches on two Y-Age points, on the midline or right side of the body.
- Wear for up to 12 hours, then discard. Keep well hydrated.
LifeWave Y-Age Glutathione Patches
5-7 days per week · up to 12 hours- Apply one patch to clean, dry skin in the morning.
- Rotate through the Y-Age point locations, using Glutathione 5 to 7 days per week.
- When combining with Aeon or Carnosine, use any two patches on two Y-Age points on the midline or right side of the body.
- Wear for up to 12 hours, then discard. Keep well hydrated.
LifeWave Y-Age Carnosine Patches
1-3 days per week · up to 12 hours- Apply one patch to clean, dry skin in the morning.
- Use Carnosine 1 to 3 days per week, rotating through the recommended Carnosine point locations.
- When combining Y-Age products, use any two patches on two Y-Age points on the midline or right side of the body.
- Wear for up to 12 hours, then discard. Keep well hydrated.
LifeWave Y-Age System Kit
2 Y-Age patches at a time · up to 12 hours- Apply Y-Age patches to clean, dry skin in the morning.
- Use Glutathione or Aeon 5 to 7 days per week and Carnosine 1 to 3 days per week.
- Wear any two Y-Age patches at a time on two Y-Age point locations, on the midline or right side of the body.
- Wear for up to 12 hours, then discard. Keep well hydrated.
LifeWave IceWave® Patches
1 white + 1 tan patch · up to 12 hours- Apply to clean, dry, undamaged skin.
- Place one white and one tan patch using any two recommended locations at a time. IceWave can be used on any area of the body.
- Only remove half of the backing until you've found an effective placement.
- Wear for up to 12 hours, then discard. Keep well hydrated.
LifeWave Energy Enhancer® Patches
White right, tan left · up to 12 hours- Apply to clean, dry skin in the morning.
- Place one set of patches on one of the recommended locations: always the WHITE patch on the right side of the body and the TAN patch on the left.
- Wear for up to 12 hours, then discard.
- Keep well hydrated while using the patches.
LifeWave Silent Nights® Patches
1 patch each evening · up to 12 hours- Apply one patch to clean, dry skin in the evening.
- Place it on one of LifeWave's recommended locations.
- Wear it for up to 12 hours, then discard.
- Keep well hydrated while using the patch.
LifeWave SP6 Complete™ Patches
1 patch daily · up to 12 hours- Apply one patch to clean, dry skin in the morning.
- Use any of LifeWave's recommended SP6 Complete locations.
- Only wear one SP6 Complete patch on the body at a time.
- Wear for up to 12 hours, then discard. Keep well hydrated.
LifeWave Alavida® Patches
1 patch nightly · up to 12 hours- Each night before bed, apply one patch to clean, dry, unbroken skin.
- Place it on one of LifeWave's recommended locations.
- Wear it for up to 12 hours, then discard.
LifeWave Alavida® Regenerating Trio
Patch nightly · Crème & Nectar on face and neck- Each night, apply one Alavida patch to clean, dry, unbroken skin before bed and wear it for up to 12 hours.
- Apply the Crème and Nectar onto clean skin of the face and neck.
- Avoid contact with eyes, and discontinue use if irritation occurs.
LifeWave Alavida® Nightly Restore Facial Crème
Evening · face and neck- In the evening, apply onto clean skin of the face and neck.
- For best results, combine with the Alavida Regenerating System.
- Avoid contact with eyes. If irritation occurs, discontinue use; if it persists, consult your health professional.
LifeWave Alavida® Daily Refresh Facial Nectar
Daily · face and neck- Apply onto clean skin of the face and neck.
- For best results, combine with the Alavida Regenerating System.
- Avoid contact with eyes. If irritation occurs, discontinue use; if it persists, consult your health professional.
LifeWave Alavida® Revive Eye Cream
Morning (and night if desired)- Use around the eye area in the morning and, if desired, at night.
- Avoid direct contact with the eyes.
- If irritation occurs, discontinue use; if it persists, consult your health professional.
