REAT YOURSELF TO A RED LIGHT FACIAL TREATMENT
No matter what you do, sometimes it seems like your skin is constantly taking damage – wrinkles, scars, and discolored spots seem to show up despite your best efforts. You may have tried every face wash, routine and home remedy in the book, only to find that your skin still needs a little extra help. Fortunately, that’s where infrared light therapy comes in!
Red-light therapy: safe?
LEDs produce less heat than incandescents. Because of the decreased temperature, LED light treatment equipment can be used consistently. Red light therapy benefits all skin tones.
Red light therapy at a dermatologist’s office or FDA-approved home devices is generally safe. hence, red and infrared LEDs emit no UV rays, hence they pose no skin cancer risk.
During therapy, protect your eyes. To avoid pain, you shouldn’t stare directly into the LED light for long periods of time and should wear goggles that block out light when treating areas near the eyes. FDA-approved home gadgets commonly include these goggles.
Avoid overdoing light therapy by following the manufacturer’s directions. Most of our gadgets can handle three treatments each day.
HOW DO THEY HELP YOUR SKIN?
When your skin is exposed to the wavelengths used in LED light therapy, your mitochondria (the ‘powerhouses’ of your cells) absorb the light and use it to produce more energy. This makes it easier for your cells to fix themselves, which helps your skin and muscles heal on their own.
Contrary to popular belief, light therapy is completely different from using a tanning booth; no harmful UV rays are used in any part of the process. In fact, damage from UV exposure is one of several issues infrared therapy can help treat, along with:
Wrinkles, crow’s feet and laugh lines
Acne scars
Burns
Wounds and damage scars
Elastin deficiency
Best of all, some types of red light facial will infuse your skin with nourishing vitamins before using any light, to promote long term skin health. Overall, the procedure is simple and highly revitalizing.
