The Benefits of LED Light Therapy
What is LED Light Therapy?
LED Phototherapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses clinically proven therapeutic light energy to trigger the skin’s natural rejuvenation and repair processes. LED facials use light therapy to improve the complexion - as specific wavelengths penetrate deep into the skin, encouraging collagen production and cell turnover. This can help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots and create firmer, smoother-looking skin.
LED Light Therapy uses a low intensity light source and so causes no thermal damage to the skin. It is one of the most gentle, non-invasive rejuvenation techniques currently available. It is also safe for all skin colours and skin types with no down time.
How does it work?
Our skin has the ability to absorb light energy and use it to stimulate or regulate essential cell processes. LED Phototherapy is the application of beneficial wavelengths from the visible and infrared part of the light spectrum which have proven skin-enhancing benefits. Skin cells that are energised function better and can renew up to 200% faster, accelerating regeneration and repair.
LED Light Therapy is a relaxing, pain-free experience with proven mood enhancing effects. The treatment uses unique combinations of clinically proven Blue, Red and Near Infrared wavelengths to boost collagen production, increase hydration, calm redness and inflammation and destroy acne-causing bacteria.
Red Light therapy with sound healing
Blue Light therapy with acupuncture
The Benefits
LED light therapy can treat a wide range of skin conditions and has many benefits. Medical grade devices such as the Dermalux Flex MD are clinically proven to treat a range of medical concerns including psoriasis, acne, wounds and musculoskeletal pain. It also performs well for cosmetic uses including collagen stimulation, rejuvenation, pigmentation and redness.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
⟡ Boosts collagen production
⟡ Fights free radicals & improves sun damaged skin
⟡ Reduces inflammation and redness
⟡ Smooths fine lines and wrinkles
⟡ Improves acne scars
⟡ Prevents breakouts by killing the acne-causing bacteria
⟡ Promotes circulation
⟡ Brightens skin and dullness
⟡ Increases lymphatic activity
⟡ Increases hydration within the skin
⟡ Improves skin tone and texture
⟡ Benefits psoriasis and pigmentation
⟡ Helps wound healing and pain
Dermalux Flex
I use the Dermalux Flex MD in the treatment room. Dermalux is recognised as a world-leading, premium British brand for LED phototherapy. The Dermalux Flex delivers the 3 most clinically proven and medically approved wavelengths: Blue 415nm, Red 633 nm and Near Infrared 830nm. Wavelengths can be selected as individual or multi-wavelength treatments so that the treatment can be tailored for your particular skin concern.
DERMALUX BLUE 415nm
Blemish fighting blue light destroys the bacteria which causes spots and improves skin clarity without irritation. It also has a calming effect for problem skin conditions.
DERMALUX RED 633nm
Rejuvenating Red light energises cells to accelerate renewal, boost collagen and elastin production and increase hydration for smoother, firmer skin. Ideal for restoring vitality and glow.
DERMALUX NEAR INFRARED 830nm
Regenerating Near Infrared light offers advanced rejuvenation benefits, promotes healthy skin, calms redness and irritation, and helps to reduce pigmentation.
What does a treatment involve?
During a treatment you will relax under the Dermalux LED device for 30 minutes. I offer LED Light Therapy as part of the New Moon Ritual.
As a one-off treatment, LED Light Therapy can be used as a skin boost to revitalise a dull complexion, calm irritation or restore luminosity. An intensive course of 10-12 treatments taken in close succession offers optimum cell activation to supercharge your skin for visible and lasting improvement. Once completed, maintenance treatments can be used every 4-6 weeks to maintain results.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Dermalux is safe for all skin types. However, contraindications for LED Light Therapy include: pregnancy/breastfeeding/lupus erythematosus/photosensitive eczema/albinism/any photosensitive disorders/any sensitization to light such as light-induced headaches/eye disease/any medication that can cause photosensitivity. These can include certain antibiotics, chemotherapy drugs and diuretics.
Watch the video below for more information demonstrating someone using the device consistently with surface imaging to measure the age of the skin before treatment, and the results after a course of treatment:
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Have questions? Ask me
There have been many clinical trials into LED Light therapy. For more in-depth reading, explore this paper:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3926176/