The Science Behind Totono
Our approach
Every Totono patch contains a bioceramic layer infused with minerals that emit far-infrared radiation (FIR) — a specific band of light energy that your body naturally absorbs and converts to gentle heat.
This isn't surface heat like a heating pad. Far-infrared wavelengths in the 4-22 micrometer range penetrate 2-3 cm beneath the skin, reaching muscle fibers, blood vessels, and connective tissue. The result: increased local blood circulation, which delivers oxygen and nutrients to the areas that need it most.
On top of the infrared layer, our essential oil blend — peppermint, lavender, thyme, and tea tree — provides immediate cooling relief you can feel within minutes. Two mechanisms, one patch.
Traditional pain patches rely on lidocaine, menthol, or other numbing agents to block pain signals at the skin surface. They offer temporary relief, but they don't address what's happening beneath the skin — restricted blood flow, inflammation, and oxygen-deprived tissue.
Totono takes a different approach. Our bioceramic infrared layer promotes circulation at the tissue level, helping your body deliver its own resources — fresh blood, oxygen, and nutrients — to the area that hurts. Meanwhile, our essential oil blend provides immediate surface-level comfort without synthetic chemicals.
No NSAIDs. No lidocaine. No artificial numbing agents. Just infrared physics and pure essential oils.
+0.7°C Temperature Increase
These thermal images capture the physiological response after 30 minutes of Totono patch application. Note the expanded high-temperature regions (orange-red) throughout the hand and forearm, with temperature increases of 0.8-1.3°C in treated areas.
Tested, not just claimed
Why we test for radiation
Far-infrared and "negative ion" products sit in a loosely regulated category — what's inside varies a lot from one brand to the next.
Here's what most won't mention: to boost output, some use minerals that are naturally radioactive, and sometimes toxic. That's not a rumor — independent regulators, including the U.S. NRC and FDA, have found measurable radioactive material in a number of these products. The levels are usually low. But low isn't none.
So we test ours — and we keep testing. Totono's bioceramic is checked for radioactive emissions on every manufacturing run, not just once. The result: non-detectable, every batch. Plus ISO 10993 biocompatibility for safe skin contact.
We test because the category doesn't make us. That's exactly the point.
0.93 infrared emissivity
Our bioceramic material was independently tested by the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) using the internationally recognized ASTM E408-13 standard for measuring infrared emissivity.
The result: a mean emissivity rating of 0.93 — among the highest available for consumer infrared products. This means our patches convert over 93% of absorbed body heat into far-infrared wavelengths within the optimal 2-22 micrometer range.
High emissivity matters because it determines how effectively the patch delivers infrared energy to your body. A rating of 0.93 means consistent, efficient infrared output.
+19.7% blood flow increase
Human subject testing conducted by the Taiwan Textile Research Institute (TTRI) measured the physiological effects of our patches through thermal imaging and blood flow monitoring.
Within 20 minutes of application, subjects demonstrated a 19.7% increase in local blood flow and a 0.7°C elevation in skin temperature. These effects confirm enhanced microcirculation and tissue perfusion at the application site.
Zero radioactive emissions
Radiation analysis conducted by the Atomic Energy Council detected no measurable radioactive emissions across all naturally occurring isotopes. Raw materials tested for radioactive activity (Potassium-40, Uranium, Thorium) — all non-detectable.
Non-toxic and biocompatible
Cytotoxicity testing under ISO 10993-5 standards showed no harmful effects to living tissue. This confirms our patch materials are safe for extended skin contact.
Patent-pending technology
Our bioceramic manufacturing process is protected by granted patents in Taiwan and Europe, with a U.S. patent pending. The process creates a crystalline structure that self-activates at body temperature — emitting therapeutic far-infrared radiation without external heat sources.
*The video interview features our original branding (Ollos). Same patches, same formula, same results — we rebranded to Totono in 2026.