How LED Light Therapy Transforms Your Skin
Interest in LED therapy is definitely increasing in the past few years. It promises to fight acne and signs of aging with the use of light technology. If you deal with things like sagging, wrinkling skin, acne, and inflammation, you should try this. LED panels have been widely used amongst celebrities, and both visible red and infrared light have been shown to promote at least 24 different positive changes at the cellular level.
WHAT IS LED LIGHT THERAPY?
LED light therapy is a non-invasive anti-aging approach that works by emitting energy-producing packets of light deep into the skin’s layers for natural, non-invasive skin rejuvenation. When particles of light hit the skin, they’re absorbed by light-sensitive molecules inside cells, which kick-start a response.
That response varies, depending on the wavelength, or color of light and where it’s used, resulting in increased cellular activity and mitosis. It increases blood circulation and releases endorphins.
Through a combination of Red light therapy, Blue light therapy, and Infrared light therapy these wavelengths work for anti-aging therapy, wrinkle treatments, scar treatments, acne treatments, and more.
WHO IS LED LIGHT THERAPY FOR?
As we all age, our skin loses some of its ability to heal and reconstruct itself. Collagen and elastin decrease in production, on the other hand, scar tissue, acne, wrinkles, sunspots, hyper-pigmentation increase the appearance of physical flaws. LED light therapy is great for anyone who wants to improve the overall appearance of their skin, no matter how old they are. It is safe and effective for all skin types and skin colors.
HOW DOES LED THERAPY WORK?
It is a straightforward procedure involving exposing your skin to low wavelength red light. This red light is natural and can penetrate deep into the skin, where the cells can absorb and use it. Mitochondria in the skin cells can absorb these light particles. This can help the cells produce more adenosine triphosphate, which is the energy source for all cells. With this extra energy, the cells may be able to respond better to damage and rejuvenate themselves.
HOW IS LED LIGHT THERAPY DONE IN ASKCARES?
After a thorough consultation and before treatment commences, your face will be thoroughly cleansed. LED light therapy skin treatment is a painless process, and it takes about 5 minutes. A panel of gentle light is held a few inches away from your skin while you wear a protective cover over your eyes as the lights are quite bright.
At first, it feels warm, many people find the colorful lights and warmth of the rays very relaxing. The only thing you can do is close your eyes. Your LED Therapy can be booked either as a stand-alone treatment or as an add-on to other treatments such as dermaplaning, micro-needling, microdermabrasion, or any of our facials.
WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF LED LIGHT THERAPY?
Red light therapy is considered safe and painless. The light energy doesn’t actually heat up the skin that is why there’s no risk of scarring or discoloration. There’s no downtime, so you can return to normal activity right away. That’s why LED light therapy is beloved by skincare professionals. You can’t do LED light treatments while pregnant, if you have a pacemaker or if you’re on certain medications.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF LED LIGHT THERAPY?
In most cases, you’ll see immediate effects of lightwave LED therapy after only one treatment. Your skin will appear more plump and radiant, and any redness or irritation is calmed. LED light therapy could rejuvenate the skin and improve the complexion by:
increasing fibroblast production, which helps produce collagen and other tissue fibers
increasing circulation between blood and tissue cells
protecting cells from damage
reducing fine lines
reducing wrinkle severity
LED therapy has shown promising results in treating some skin conditions and it is definitely a good tool to add to your skincare regimen. LED light therapy is often used in combination with chemical peels, facials, micro-needling, or microdermabrasion to further enhance treatment results. As always, discuss any allergies or skin sensitivities with our AskCares professional before starting a new treatment.