What is LED Light Therapy?

LED stands for light-emitting diode and has been studied for decades. It was first studied by Niels Finsen and was call photo therapy. Later, it was also researched by NASA who found that LED improved human tissues in the areas of healing and tissue growth. Each color of light reaches a different level of the skin and also helps with something specific in the skin. Simply put, LED stimulates cell function. Examples of the different cell functions would be to help reduce the amount of bacteria, stimulation circulation, increase production of collagen and elastin, and more.

Each light color corelates to a different depth in the skin called nanometers. Depending on the equipment used will determine the number of nanometers, but there is a gold standard. These usually include the wavelengths that have been studied more frequently to get the best results for the client.

Here is a quick breakdown of the colors, range of nanomenters, and benefits to the skin

Red light - 630-680 nm

• Increases cellular processes

• Boosts collagen and elastin production

• Stimulates wound healing

Yellow light - 590 nm

• Reduces inflammation

• Improves lymphatic flow

• Detoxifies and increases circulation

Green light - 525 nm

• Lessens hyperpigmentation

• Reduces redness

• Calms and soothes

Blue Light - 405-420 nm

• Improves acne

• Reduces bacteria

• Can be used with medications by a dermatologist for precancerous spots

Infrared - 800-900 nm

• Heats tissue in the skin to promote healing

• Known for pain management

• Stimulates Collagen and Elastin

Some of the latest technology is also showing great advancement with using Green Light Therapy to treat acne and shows that perhaps using Blue Light is actually the less effective option of the range. If you’d like to check more into that, search The Skinny on Green Light Therapy by Shelley Hancock.

I love utilizing this technology. Easy, non invasive, it works for every skin type and every skin condition. Doing a series of two to three treatments for four or more weeks in a row will show best results. Sometimes using just one light. For others, utilizing more than one type of light is effective. The number of joules and number of lights will also increase the efficiency and effectiveness of your treatments.

This skin modality of LED Light Therapy is here to stay! And I’m sure that we will continue to learn more in years to come.

Don’t forget to

Breathe. Let Go. Relax.

Zoey Jolley, LE