Light Therapy devices also referred to as LED (light emitting diode) Light Therapy are all the rage these days, especially for those looking to take the best care of their skin affordably at home. This is effective to diminish the effects of slowed collagen production which occurs with natural aging. While we may not have tapped in to the actual fountain of youth, the effect of skin that is exposed to specific wavelengths of blended red, amber, and infrared spectrum light is in of itself is most impressive.
History Of Light Therapy:
The actual healing effects of light therapy have been known for well over a century since they were first discovered and used to treat skin tuberculosis (TB) in 1895 by Dr. Niels Ryberg Finsen. Dr. Finsen later won the Nobel Prize in 1903 for his research in light therapies. In the 1920s, Olympic athletes bathed beneath blue light rays before races to boost performance.
Fast forward to the 80’s, and NASA notices an increase in plant growth under a specific light wavelengths. NASA began experimenting with LEDs to speed the healing of wounds because in space wounds don’t heal as fast. Test results were positive and the research developed into skin cancer treatment and cosmetic arenas.
So, if it’s good enough for NASA, it’s surely good enough for us.
Light Therapy for Aging Skin:
As we age, our skin begins to lose its youthful glow and we begin to see lines and wrinkles appear around our eyes, lips, on our face, neck, and décolleté. Enter Red Light Therapy which non-invasively, and painlessly penetrates below the surface of the skin to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and rejuvenate the overall appearance of your skin. Thus deemed a safe, simple, effective, and time tested option in the war on aging.
Just How Does Light Therapy Work?
Red light spectrum LED bulbs are combined with infrared and amber light spectrum LEDs in a precise combination specifically designed for treating the skin. Interestingly, Infrared isn’t actually visible to the human eye. Red, amber, and infrared lightwaves are longer than other light colors such as blue, or yellow colors and penetrate deeper into the skin. Red light reaches about 1/3 of an inch deep where as infrared reaches about an inch into the tissue.
This allows the light energy to penetrate through the epidermis and into the dermis to reach down to collagen fibers. The wavelengths of light stimulate skin cells to rejuvenate skin, making it looking younger and feel softer to the touch after treatment. LED light therapy is non-invasive, painless, and requires no recovery time. Light energy is genearally effective for all skin types and emits a soothing gentle warmth. which is best utilized when applied directly against the skin. This versus sitting a distance from diodes as the light energy scatters when not in direct contact with the skin especially true with models desighned for home use.
Red Light devices come in varying sizes/ styles, with varying levels of output. Those ranked as Class II Medical Devices are the most powerful available for consumer use. It is also best to purchase a device that is FDA cleared as this insures the unit performance to match its claims.
Red Light Therapy devices are available for home use, and are a convenient, affordable way to look your best, and take care of yourself without frequent, and expensive visits to the Med Spa.
Our Top Picks for home care Light Therapy devices based on results, performance, and customer satisfaction are the Quasar MD (FDA cleared as a Class II medical Grade Device)with LIFETIME WARRANTY. The FDA Cleared Class II Claredblend EVIS, and the ZAQ Noor 2.0 LED Light Therapy Face Mask.
In conclusion, Red Light Therapy is an immensely valuable tool for both optimizing healthy skin function, as well promoting the appearance of younger looking skin. This is reflected as a reduction of fine lines, skin plumping/ increased skin hydration, and overall improved appearance of skin tone.