Like most people, I was suspicious at first. How can an eight-minute treatment get rid of so many problems, like age spots, dry skin, and acne? But ever since I tried it, I’ve been a believer. It sounds like I’m talking about a storybook magic elixir. But, surprise, it’s merely red LED light therapy. And, before you ask, “What the…?” it’s just a matter of time before it’s the go-to therapy for celebrities as well as regular people like you and me.
LED light therapy has a proven track record as a skin saver. In the 1990s, the US Navy SEALs were the first to use it to help wounds heal faster and rebuild muscles that had been damaged.
Since then, a lot of research has been done on the procedure to help with a wide range of cosmetic problems. Red light therapy is the most studied and well-known way to help collagen and tissues heal.
On the other hand, when different frequencies or wavelengths are used with LED light treatment, there are more benefits. For example, red and blue light frequencies don’t have UV radiation and are easy for the skin to take in. Most people who use it say that it is “warm and calming, letting you get into a state of mind where you can think.”
Red light penetrates the deeper layers of the skin and works at a cellular level. To function and survive, all living things require ATP cellular energy. Nearly all living things rely on natural light to power this process in our cells every day. This in turn stimulates collagen and elastin proteins, which repair and restore the skin’s texture, giving you that youthful glow.
Uses of red light
Red light therapy’s benefits don’t stop at skincare. It is well-documented that red light can be used to:
â—‰ Reduce pain
â—‰ Reduce inflammation
â—‰ Accelerate healing
â—‰ Stimulate tissue regeneration
â—‰ Combat autoimmune diseases
â—‰ Combat brain disorders
â—‰ Improve athletic performance
â—‰ Improve eyesight
â—‰ Increase heating
â—‰ Reduce cancer therapy side effects
Light treatment sends safe, focused wavelengths of natural light to your skin and tissues. It does not use chemicals, UV rays, or too much heat. Red and near-infrared light wavelengths stimulate the mitochondria in your cells in the same way that natural sunlight does, reducing oxidative stress and improving circulation so your body can produce more core energy to power itself.
