What is Light Therapy? How Does LED Light Therapy Work?
LED light therapy is a painless, non-invasive skin treatment whereby a person’s face is exposed to an array of red, blue and near-infrared LED lights. LED light therapy uses photon energy in order to regenerate cells, reduce inflammation, heal wounds, scatter melanocyte clusters, reduce acne and increase skin rejuvenation. Blue, red, and near-infrared work in combination with each other (or separately).
How Does it Benefit The Skin?
When used regularly, LED light therapy is thought to be able to reduce breakouts, rosacea symptoms, psoriasis, and other side effects of inflammation. Blue light triggers photochemical oxidation in order to kill bacteria on the skin, which is excellent for people with acne, eczema or rosacea. Red light stimulates fibroblasts for cell renewal and regeneration. Near-infrared has no colour but reduces inflammation and redness in the skin. It also speeds up wound healing and reduces pigmentation.
- Natural, non-invasive treatment
- Hydrates and plumps the skin
- Great for problematic & sensitive skin
- Smoothes fine lines and wrinkles
- Boosts collagen & elastin production
- Improves skin tone & texture
- Improves skin hydration
- Treats active acne, dermatitis, rosacea & psoriasis
How Can it be Used For Mental Health Benefits?
If you find that your mood and energy levels drop significantly in the colder months, you could be suffering as a result of light deprivation. There is in-clinic evidence to suggest that your LED therapy lamp could help lift your spirits. Light is critical to our wellbeing. LED light therapy boosts our ATP so that it can fuel other cells (with energy). LED therapy companies also often claim it’s a ‘happy light’ because it boosts serotonin levels.
What Colour LED do I Need? (Blue Light)
There are four different types of LEDs to choose from, depending on what benefits you are looking for. Blue light is the bacteria-fighting LED light. It triggers photochemical oxidation in order to kill bacteria living on the skin. This makes blue light an excellent choice for those with acne, eczema, or rosacea.
What Colour LED do I Need? (Red Light)
Red light stimulates our fibroblasts for cell renewal and ATP regeneration.
What Colour LED do I Need? (Near-Infrared)
Near-infrared light has not colour but it can be used to reduce inflammation and redness in the skin. It also speeds up wound healing and reduces pigmentation.
What Colour LED do I Need? (Amber)
Amber LED light is the least common in at-home devices but works to revitalise the skin, reduce swelling and boost your skin’s radiance.