There’s no doubt the buzz surrounding LED therapy has been growing in momentum over the last few years, and to be honest, it looks like this treatment is here to stay for good. Although it initially started popping up on our feeds thanks to influencers and celebs alike, it’s the skin benefits that has ensured its stuck around. If you’ve heard about light therapy and are curious to try it, consider this your call to action ahead of the festive season.
With the expertise of beauty supplier, The Global Beauty Group, we have put together a go-to guide for a better understanding of all things LED therapy, – from what it is, to the different coloured lights, and how they works to treat different skin conditions -.
Keep reading to see all the wonderful things LED therapy can do for your skin.
What is light therapy?
LED stands for Light Emitting Diode and is a multi-faceted skin-corrective therapy that has become increasing popular thanks to its unique skin-healing abilities. Originally discovered by NASA in the 1980’s, LED was originally used to help photosynthesis plant growth for astronauts in space. However during their experiments, it was discovered that LED could also be used to stimulate healing within the human body. Following this exciting discovery, it was further learnt that by varying the colour of the of light and how deeply it penetrated the skin, each colour could trigger a different healing response within the body.
LED therapy is one of the most versatile aesthetic treatments in the industry, thanks to its ability to treat all skin types, even the more sensitive ones. Hence, it can be integrated into many of your regular facial services as a top-up to elevate any desired results and help heal skin faster. These days you can even find it as an add-on service on treatment menus to soothe, calm, and fast track skin healing treatments such as IPL and injectables.
What are the different colours and how do they work?
When talking about the different coloured LED lights available, LED light therapy machines usually have five different wavelengths to choose from. Each colour penetrates the skin at different depths, resulting in a unique corresponding skin benefit for each one. Depending on the specific skin concern you wish to address, there is a colour to fit every one of you and your individual needs.
– Blue light
Fights against acne and inflamed lesions by attacking the acne-causing bacteria deep within the skin. Suitable for oily skin and inflammatory acne and helps to prevent future breakouts.
– Red light
Increases collagen production and stimulates wound healing. Best suited for those after anti-ageing results or to treat dehydrated complexions.
– Yellow light
Facilitates faster healing within the skin. Suitable for those suffering from oxidative stress, even on the most sensitive skin and great for improving the appearance of overall skin tone.
– Green light
Reduces skin redness and provides an anti-inflammatory action that makes it perfect for those suffering from rosacea.
– Near-Infrared light
Improves overall skin health while reducing discomfort after more invasive aesthetic procedures. Suitable for those getting post-treatment reactions and also anti-ageing concerns.
What are some of the benefits of light therapy machines?
- LED is one of the most versatile aesthetic services.
It can be used as a stand-alone treatment for between 10-20 minutes or as a booster to a lot of the treatments you usually enjoy from your therapist, such as signature facials or microdermabrasion, to mention a few.
- LED is safe for every skin type.
Thanks to LED being very gentle to any skin, the procedures are always pain-free with most finding it to be an extremely relaxing and enjoyable experience. This is fantastic news for those with more sensitive skin types that sometimes need to avoid specific skin treatments due to them being too invasive for their skin to tolerate.
- LED is a very affordable treatment.
Nowadays, treatments with LED light therapy machines are very affordable, with stand-alone treatments usually starting at $70, depending on what area you are in. Depending on your skin goals, your provider is likely to recommend a series of sessions in order to achieve the best possible outcome for you and your skin.
The Final Takeaway
We all want to look our best as we catch up with friends and family over the holiday season and LED light therapy is the perfect solution to get that pre-party glow on your face, in particular before the Christmas madness is upon us.
So, why not treat yourself? Book in for an LED facial to ensure you look your best and brightest self these holidays. We promise you won’t regret it!
To learn more about light therapy or to find a treatment provider in your area, contact The Global Beauty Group team on 1300 006 607.
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