ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LED LIGHT THERAPY
LED Therapy is a non- invasive way to naturally boost skin’s health, combat acne and redness, and boost collagen production among other benefits, and as a bonus… it makes for great Instagram posts! It is safe and painless, making it ideal for all skin conditions and can even be used on chemotherapy patients.
HOW IT WORKS
Age Spots, Acne, Wrinkles
There are different frequencies, or wavelengths, used with LED light treatment. These include red and blue light frequencies, which don’t contain ultraviolet rays and are readily absorbed into the skin.
Red light
Red, or infrared, light is used for treating the epidermis, which is the outer layer of skin. When the light is applied to your skin, the epidermis absorbs it and then stimulates collagen proteins. In theory, more collagen means that your skin will look smoother and fuller, which can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Red LED light is also thought to reduce inflammation while improving circulation, which can give you a healthier glow.
Blue light
Blue LED light therapy, on the other hand, targets the sebaceous glands, which are also called oil glands. They’re located beneath your hair follicles. Sebaceous glands are necessary for lubricating your skin and hair so that it doesn’t dry out. However, these glands can become overactive, leading to oily skin and acne.
The theory is that blue LED light therapy can target these oil glands and make them less active. In turn, you may see fewer acne breakouts. Blue light can also kill acne-causing bacteria beneath the skin, which can help treat severe acne pimples, including cysts and nodules.
Oftentimes, blue LED light is used in conjunction with red LED light to:
-help treat acne
-decrease scarring
- promote anti-inflammatory effects
In our previous blog we gave you 5 tips how to take your skincare routine to the next level including using LED light therapy tools. Go and check it out.
HOW MANY TREATMENTS DO I NEED?
For optimum results, we recommend 4-6 LED Light Therapy treatments at 2 sessions weekly.
Written by: Aūxacann Team 5th of February 2023
