What is Red Light Therapy, and How Does It Work?
Red light therapy uses a specific natural wavelength of light for therapeutic benefits, both medical and cosmetic.
It is a combination of light-emitting diode (LED) that emits infrared light and heat.
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Red light can penetrate our top layer of skin and into the deep levels of skin called the dermis.
This is where our collagen, elastin, and other essential proteins reside.
Red light photons are absorbed by our cells and converted to energy.
What Are the Benefits of Red Light Therapy?
Acne
Often acne is accompanied by a fair amount of inflammation.
Red light therapy helps to calm and decrease redness, and minimize oil production and bacteria on the skin.
Zubritysky says it is ideal for the mild to moderate treatment of acne.
Wound Healing
Have a scar you would like to fade?
Once the hair follicle has been scarred, it is unlikely to be effective.
You may even see red light therapy treatment booths pop up at your fancy gym.
The sweet spot for both therapeutic and cosmetic benefits is between the mid-600 to 900 nanometer.
The treatments are painless and require no downtime.
The benefits are cumulative, so it’s essential to be consistent to reap all the benefits.
Does It Really Work?
Potential Side Effects
Red light therapy is generally considered safe.
Some providers may even include it as part of their treatment price.
It also depends on if you are treating just your face or doing an entire body paneled bed.
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