LED Light Therapy

LED Light Therapy Facial Add-on to another service

This treatment option is for a LED Light Therapy for 15 minutes, using the coloured light suited to your skin concern added onto another facial service. Lay back and relax for some you time **There is no need to book this - simply let the clinic know at the time of booking your appointment that you wish to add this onto your service. What is LED light therapy? Light emitting diode (LED) light therapy is growing in popularity in both aesthetician offices and at home. Using varying LED wavelengths, this skincare technique purportedly helps: Treat acne Reduce inflammation Promote anti-aging effects You may be a candidate for LED light therapy if you have these types of skincare concerns and haven’t gotten the results you want from over-the-counter (OTC) skin products. LED therapy is also safe for all skin colours, and it doesn’t cause any burning. Fast Facts About: LED, or light emitting diode therapy, is a skincare treatment that uses varying wavelengths of light, including red and blue. NASA originally developed it for plant growth experiments on shuttle missions and later found it to have promise for wound treatment. LED light therapy is now used by some aestheticians to help regenerate the skin from aging. It’s also used for acne. Your healthcare provider uses red or blue or other light frequencies based on the skincare concern. Red is primarily used for anti-aging, while blue is used for acne treatment. Safety: Unlike other types of light therapy, LEDs do not contain ultraviolet rays. Therefore, they’re safe for regular use. LED light therapy doesn’t cause burns compared to other anti-aging treatments such as chemical peels, dermabrasion, and laser therapy. It may be safe for all skin colours and types. You shouldn’t use LED light therapy if you take Accutane for acne or if you’re experiencing skin rashes. Side effects are rare, but may include increased inflammation, redness, and rashes. Convenience: Clinical procedures take 20 minutes at a time. You’ll need to go back once a week for up to 10 weeks, then only once every few months. Efficacy: When used as directed, LED light therapy can improve your skin over time. You’ll need maintenance treatments to maintain your results. Home devices use lower frequencies and haven’t been proven as effective. 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 One 2018 animal study found that blue LED improved healing of third-degree skin burns. Yellow light Helps with erythema and redness Green light Deep tissue repair Skin Brightening - targets melanocytes (cells that produce melanin which contribute to hyperpigmentation) Cyan light Calms irritated skin Restores smooth, firm, youthful skin Purple light Stimulates collagen and elastin production Kills acne causing bacteria