LED LIGHT THERAPY

As you know from our previous blog posts June is “acne awareness month” and we are wrapping up this month by bringing more awareness about acne, its aftermath, and post acne treatments to the forefront! If you have acne or experience constant breakouts then you might experience common skin issues like acne scars, pimples, inflammation, uneven skin texture, excess oiliness, or flaky skin. So today we are talking about LED LIGHT THERAPY and its benefits for healing acne-prone skin.

WHAT IS LED LIGHT THERAPY? SHOULD YOU TRY IT? DOES IT WORK? DOES IT HURT? These are the most common questions you might be asking.

Led Light Therapy is used in skincare as a treatment to help heal and rejuvenate the skin in various stages. It’s known to help treat acne, reduce inflammation, improve collagen, reduce wrinkles, and fine lines overtime, reduce redness, and even help fade dark spots from acne scars. LED light therapy comes in different wavelengths (some people refer to it as frequencies). The most common wavelengths used are blue light, green light, red light, and yellow light. Each LED wavelength serves a different purpose to healing or treating the skin. Let’s look at some of the key differences and which is recommended for acne-prone skin.

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Blue Light- is anti-inflammatory and when aimed directly at the skin it can help to kill acne-causing bacteria beneath the surface of the skin which can lead to clearing up severe pimples and cysts.

Green Light- the theory here is that when the green wavelength makes contact with the skin it helps to heal acne scars, fade dark spots overtime, and helps get rid hyperpigmentation (the typical aftermath of breakouts).

Red Light- this is an anti-aging wavelength that treats the outer layer of the skin (the epidermis). When red light is aimed at the outer layer of skin, the skin stimulates collagen proteins. When your collagen is boosted this means improved blood circulation, smoother, tighter skin, and a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles ultimately making the skin look more youthful over time.

Yellow Light- is said to help reduce irritation for skin conditions like rosacea, redness, spider veins, or sun damage. It is also a better option of LED for sensitive skin.

You might be wondering, is LED light safe and how does it work? Yes it is safe! LED light does not contain UV rays (the rays found in sunlight that cause sunburn, wrinkles, tans, and skin cancers). Because it doesn’t contain any harmful UV rays it will not cause any burns to the skin (like some laser therapy can) and it makes it safe to use for just about any and all skin types. The outer layer of the skin absorbs each different light and works to penetrate the skin to heal from within.

It's very common for people who have dealt with acne to benefit mostly from blue or green light LED therapy. For best results, it’s typically known to use LED consistently in short intervals (example: 2-3 days a week for 15-20 mins each of those days). But as always if you have more questions about whether the treatment is right for you it’s best to consult a skincare specialist.

As you deal with acne or continue to battle breakouts and pimples it's important to be patient with yourself! Getting rid of acne and its aftermath is a process, takes time and won’t happen overnight. It takes commitment and sometimes even a little trial and error of different products and treatments to get rid of it. But don’t worry… You got this! Your skincare specialists are always here for you and are on your side during your skin journey! -Happy Acne Awareness Month!

Check out some of our favorite go-to products we love for treating acne at home:

1. The glycolic cleanser
2. The raspberry refining cleanser
3. The raspberry refining scrub
4. The clarifying toner pads
5. The charcoal clay cleanser

So, the next time you’re feeling down about your acne or feeling like you have run out of options and just don’t know what to do I hope you’ll refer to this blog for some encouragement and helpful skincare tips or share this blog with a friend who might find this helpful on their skincare journey. Don’t forget to shop in my online store for more quality products and anti-aging skincare. Comments about your own experiences with acne or hyperpigmentation are welcomed!

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And last, if you are in my area or visiting for vacation you can book an appointment at my skincare studio & beauty lounge to experience one of our professional facial treatments or chemical peels. Check out our facials here and our chemical peels here.

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