SOMA BRIGHT | LED Light Therapy
LED, or light emitting diode therapy, is a skincare treatment that uses varying wavelengths of light, including red and blue.
Your provider uses red or blue 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 are safe for regular use.
LED light therapy doesn’t cause burns. It may be safe for all skin colors and types.
Side effects are rare but may include increased inflammation, redness, and rashes.
When used as directed, LED light therapy can improve your skin over time. You’ll need maintenance treatments to maintain your results.
Red light
Red or infrared is used for treating the epidermis (outer layer of skin). When the light is applied to your skin, the epidermis absorbs it and then stimulates collagen proteins.
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. Also called oil glands, these are 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.
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 light is used in conjunction with red LED light to help treat acne, decrease scarring, and promote anti-inflammatory effects.