We have all heard about LED light in skin care, either from a dermatologists office, esthetician or have seen hand held devices like SolarisLaboratories NY its LIT Gua Sha tool, blue LED Ultrasonic Exfoliator that promise to take your skin care to the next level, but does it really work? What is the difference between blue versus red, and what do controlled clinical trials say about it this light therapy treatment? You have the questions and we have the answers! What we cover: Not into invasive treatments? Do you want to up keep your skin between procedures? Do you like little or no side effects with maximum results? Do you want the procedure to not only treat but prevent as well? This form of skin rejuvenation therapy diminishes wrinkles, brings an immediate natural radiance and effectively reverses: sun damage, acne, rosacea, sensitive and inflammatory conditions or acne scars.
LED in skin careThere is a lot of research in the dermatology space regarding blue LED, red LED or combination of the two but the following benefits have been clinically demonstrated across many studies and thousands of participants. Blue LED
Red LED
How it worksUnlike lasers, RF frequency or ultrasound that use thermal energy and heat the skin LED does not produce thermal ‘injury’. LED works by a term called phot biomodulation. In a sense the skin uses light as a source of energy to fuel repair damage. It works by exciting the part of your cells that is responsible for absorbing certain wavelengths of light called the ‘chromophores’ This portion then stimulates the fibroblast cells to multiply, grow, and start collagen production. LED therapy has also been clinically proven to not only effectively treat mild to moderate acne but also to prevent it. It is thought that blue LED wavelength penetrates the bacterial DNA and destroys the bonds that hold it together. SafetyCurrent studies show that LED is generally safe! It is not invasive, does not heat skin, with no down time and almost no side effects. In clinical studies the most common side effect was dryness but that was in a very small percentage of population and it was transient. If unsure about any medical condition, consult with a dermatologist but there are a few contraindications such as treating cystic acne, usage on open wounds or sores, or taking any oral medications to treat acne. As with anything, if you’re unsure about a protocol it’s best to consult with medical professional. EfficacyThere are hundreds of studies that demonstrate in a controlled, medical level trial that phototherapy works but here are a few we pulled that were simple and results impactful.
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