What is LED Light Therapy For Skin: A Look at Powerful Skincare Technology

LED Light Therapy is a form of skincare and health treatment where you expose the skin to various colors, or wavelengths, of light to achieve a specific desired result. It's also occasionally referred to as low-intensity light therapy or photobiomodulation. In the 1980s, NASA discovered the benefits of LED light when testing it as an option to boost plant growth for deep space missions. While the experiments weren't a success for growing food in space, they noted different lights created differences in the plants. From there, the rest is history: NASA and other scientists continued to experiment with LED lights. They continued to find more and more practical applications, especially when used on the human body.

As mentioned earlier, the effects of the treatment depend on the colors or wavelengths of light used. Let's dive into what each color of light can do for your skin:

You may know red LED light therapy best for its anti-aging effects, but there's more to it than that. Red light therapy can have the following effects on skin cells when used regularly:

• Reduced inflammation for healthy-aging benefits and better overall skin health and.
• Enhanced collagen production for reduced fine lines and wrinkles.
• Increased circulation/blood flow for healthier, glowing skin.

The wavelengths for red light therapy occur in the 600-700 nanometer range.

While less versatile than red, blue LED light is best known for the treatment of acne. In short, the waves of light hit the surface of your skin and trigger a chemical reaction that kills off p. acnes bacteria. It's also suggested that blue LED light can target your sebaceous oil glands and make them less active, thereby producing less oil.

The wavelengths for blue light therapy occur around 450 nanometers.

Unlike the previous two colors, we can't see infrared light. Several medical studies currently suggest that infrared lights aid in wound healing and neural stimulation . The numerous benefits include:

• Relieving pain, stiffness, and muscle soreness.
• Soothing fatigue from arthritis.
• Speeding up healing of skin wounds and bruising.

The wavelengths for infrared light therapy occur around 780 to 1000 nanometers.

There's less evidence backing up green light therapy, but it's suggested that it can help address hyper-pigmentation. We recommend using this color in tandem with the others for maximum benefit.

The wavelengths for green light therapy occur around 500 nanometers.

The short answer is that different wavelengths of light can penetrate different depths of our skin. Blue light, with a shorter wavelength, only makes it to around the surface. Infrared light, on the other hand, can penetrate down to the nerves and deeper cell tissue. When the LED light rays make it to their destination, they interact with the cells and trigger chemical reactions.

Red LED light therapy is the most understood. When the red light reaches the skin cells in the dermis, it triggers the cell's 'power generator', the mitochondria, to create ATP . From there, ATP acts as an energy currency to tell other cells, like fibroblasts that create collagen and elastin, to get to work. Scientists are still not clear exactly why this happens, but they are confident it does occur. I am positive we'll be reading about some new discoveries in LED light treatment over the next decade.

There are no known side effects to LED light therapy. The LED lights utilized in skincare devices do not generate UV rays, so there is no risk of anything similar to sun damage. This is a huge part of what makes it so appealing to a large number of skincare enthusiasts looking to up their at-home routines. That being said, there are precautions to take. Do not use LED light therapy if any of the following conditions apply:

• If you are currently using Accutane or have used Accutane in the past six months.
• If you are sensitive to light (epilepsy or migraines).
• If you have melasma or hyperpigmentation triggered by heat.
• If you have open skin lesions or skin cancer.
• If you are using any photo-sensitizing drugs.

Often, people will use large panels or even LED beds to expose as much of the body as possible. Today, we're focusing on smaller at-home devices. Let's go over the best LED devices we carry at Art of Skin Care.

If you're looking to focus on LED light therapy, accept no substitutes. LightStim offers powerful handheld devices that are the pinnacle of at-home treatment in terms of LED. They are the only LED devices that are FDA-approved to treat their respective issues.

Available at-home devices we carry at AOS are LightStim for Wrinkles, LightStim for Acne, and the powerful LightStim Elipsa panel. Each one uses a medley of different lights at slightly different wavelengths to maximize effectiveness. LightStim offers the most accessible and easy-to-use device. All you have to do is turn it on, hold it on the desired area for three minutes, and repeat.

LED light therapy isn't the focus of the Time Master Pro, but rather a powerful add-on. Think of it like adding a booster to your favorite smoothie to make it even healthier. The main star of the show here is ultrasound technology that is powerfully active on skin to induce collagen production. When used in tandem with LED, this device gets results like nothing else. After using the TMP, your skin will be full, plump, and absolutely glowing.

In summary, LED light therapy offers a convenient and effective way to enhance your skincare routine. Whether you're looking to address specific skin concerns or simply want to improve your overall skin health, LED light therapy is a powerful tool worth considering. Illuminate your path to healthier, more radiant skin with this cutting-edge technology.