Why LED Light Therapy is the Rocket-Science behind Good Skin

LED technology may seem relatively new to some, but the science behind it dates back for decades. 

NASA was the first to develop this technology in the 1980s, for use by astronauts while in space. From developing it to grow vegetables in space shuttles, to ailing skin conditions caused by a lack of sunlight, LED Light was proven to benefit NASA astronauts in many ways. As for the different effects of the colour of the light- NASA found that plants favoured certain colours on the wavelength spectrum, growing at faster rates under red and blue light. 

These light wavelengths were found to have a similar effect on skin, encouraging cells to regenerate faster and at a higher level, therefore repairing the skin faster, and having a high cell turnaround. 

While LED Light Therapy has since developed within the cosmetic industry, the science and benefits behind it are the same. 

While some are concerned that by replacing the benefits of natural sunlight with LED light, the UV factor is still apparent. While LED Light produces a very small amount of UV radiation, it does not emit any UV radiation. This is because the amount that is produced is converted to white light by the phosphors inside the lamp.

RED 640NM. PENETRATES SKIN 1-6MM.

Assists in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and helps with collagen production

The red light option penetrates into the deepest layer of the skin. It stimulates skin cells to help produce more collagen, assisting in the appearance of fine line and wrinkles. The results are the appearance of a firmer skin texture, increasing blood flow, and a smoother, brighter complexion.

ANTI AGEING
COLLAGEN BOOSTING
CELLULITE REDUCING

BLUE 423NM. PENETRATES SKIN 1MM.

Kills the bacteria that causes acne and improves the appearance of oily skin.

Clinics have used blue LED light therapy to combat the effects of skin congestion and eliminating the bacteria that causes acne. The blue light helps by killing the bacteria in the pores that leads to acne, and also hydrating the skin.

SKIN CONGESTION
ACNE CAUSING BACTERIA
HYDRATING

CYAN 532NM (GREEN LIGHT) + 423NM (BLUE LIGHT).

Helps to strengthen & heal broken skin

Reducing oil production, the cyan option also has a soothing effect on broken skin, reducing the size of broken capillaries. It also helps to strengthen and desensitise skin.

BROKEN CAPILIARIES
REDUCE OIL PRODUCTION
HEAL BROKEN SKIN

YELLOW 583NM. PENETRATES SKIN 1-2MM

Counteracts redness

This light option helps to combat redness, alleviates inflammation, and assists in calming the skin.

REDNESS
INFLAMMATION

GREEN 532NM. PENETRATES SKIN 0.5MM-2MM

Helps to treat the appearance of hyperpigmentation and dark spots

The green light aids in the appearance of age spots, dark circles and hyperpigmentation. 

PIGMENTATION

MAGENTA 640NM (RED LIGHT) + 423NM (BLUE LIGHT)

Helps to regenerate cells and detoxify

Detoxifying and improving the blood flow in your skin, the magenta light helps with removing toxins from the skin faster. It helps to increase cell regeneration and prolongs cell life. 

DETOXIFIES