What is light therapy and how does it benefit your skin?
What is Red Light Therapy (RLT)?
Phototherapy using low-wavelength red light is called red light therapy. Red light therapy is said to improve the appearance and health of skin by reducing wrinkles. The red light therapy is showing great promise for the skin, but more research will be needed to confirm it’s effectiveness.
What is the Red Light Therapy?
The red light can penetrate the upper layer of skin to reach the deeper layers of skin (dermis). It is in this area of the skin that collagen, elastin and other essential protein reside. Red light therapy is believed to interact with the mitochondria which are the cells’ powerhouse. The red light is absorbed into our cells, and converted to energy. With more energy the cells are able to work efficiently, and promote skin repairs and new cell growth.
What can red light therapy be used for?
Studies have shown that the red light therapy has been effective for treating:
- Stretch Marks
- Age spots, wrinkles, and fine lines
- Scars
- Psoriasis, rosacea, eczema
- Sun damaged skin
Further research is being conducted to confirm the effectiveness of red light therapy in treating these conditions.
Benefits
The benefits of red light therapy have been promoted.
Acne Healing
The red light reduces redness, and the bacteria and oil production is minimized. This ultimately leads to acne.
Anti-Aging
The red light therapy helps to increase the production of collagen and elastin in the skin. This makes it look more elastic and youthful.
Wound Healing
This therapy increases circulation and oxygen in the skin which can promote tissue repair.
Red light therapy has many other benefits, including its non-invasive nature and safety compared to skin care treatments.
The affordability and convenience of red light therapy are two of its major advantages. Red light therapy can be used by consumers in the comfort of their homes to reap its benefits.
What is Blue Light Therapy (BLT)?
Blue light therapy is a treatment that uses blue or violet light to treat skin conditions. Unlike red light therapy, it can only reach the upper layer of the skin.
Benefits
Blue light therapy is beneficial for many reasons.
- Blue light therapy does not contain any chemicals
- Acne is treated by attacking the acnes
- Anti-inflammation
- Minimize sebum production and reduce oil gland size
- Reduce the appearance of acne scars
- Non-invasive
- Skin-friendly formula that does not cause irritation
- All skin types, ages and types are safe
- Easy to Use
You can use blue light therapy at home to treat acne, sun damage and premalignant cancer.
Portable devices are available to enable you to benefit from the benefits of blue and red light therapy.
