Glow Up: Illuminating the Benefits of LED Light Therapy
Hey, besties - have you ever wondered about the transformative power that light can have on your well-being? Introducing LED light therapy – a cutting-edge technology that blends the worlds of science, beauty and wellness together. In this post we’re going to dive into the science behind it, explore it’s benefits and learn how specific wavelengths stimulate different cellular processes. Let’s get right into it!
Let’s start with a li’l teaser on what we’re going to cover today!
Red Light Therapy (633nm): Rejuvenating
Red light therapy is for those of you concerned with wrinkles, skin laxity, loss of volume, or dehydration - the TL;DR is that it boosts cellular energy for smoother, plumper, firmer and more hydrated skin
Red light is absorbed by our cell’s mitochondria which stimulates the synthesis of ATP (an essential energy source for cellular function) - this supercharges our cells to trigger a cascade of beneficial reactions in our skin and helps our skin regenerate up to 200% faster than normal
Red light is also absorbed by fibroblasts (the cells that keep us looking young) to supercharge the production of collagen, elastin and natural moisturizing factor
Blue Light Therapy (415nm): Antibacterial
Blue light therapy is for those of you concerned with acne, skin clarity or oil production - the TL;DR is that kills acne bacteria, balances oil production and improves skin clarity
Blue light is absorbed by p. acnes bacteria which triggers a natural photochemical reaction that releases singlet oxygen. Singlet oxygen has an incredibly powerful antibacterial action that helps fight spots, balance oil production and improve the clarity of the skin all while being gentle on the skin
The release of singlet oxygen not only helps in the fight against acne - it can also help with a slew of other inflammatory skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema
Near Infrared (830nm): Healing
Near infrared light therapy is for those of you concerned with redness, irritation, pigmentation or sensitivities - the TL;DR is that boosts circulation and lymphatic drainage for calmer, more resilient skin
Near infrared light stimulates blood flow and the lymphatic system bringing vital oxygen and nutrients to the skin to help modulate inflammation, accelerate healing, calm irritation and reduce redness.
Near infrared light boosts the skins resilience - improving compromised, sensitive or environmentally damaged skin
The Takeaway
LED light therapy mixes 3 different science-backed wavelengths to produce a ton of amazing benefits for the skin
Treatments generally combine multiple wavelengths for best results (for example, I typically combine red and near infrared because my main concerns are age-related and my skin tends to be more sensitive)
LED light therapy can be combined with your favorite treatments to further enhance their results and reduce post-treatment downtime by up to 50-
There’s no downtime (although the skin may be temporarily flushed due to the stimulation of blood flow)
Before & Afters
Blue light therapy performed once a week for 12 weeks
Blue, red and near infrared light therapy performed 4 times a week for 2 weeks
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