HOW LED LIGHT THERAPY HELPS OUR SKIN

Light is all around us and exists on the amazing electromagnetic spectrum. This spectrum is made up of many different wavelengths and frequencies of photon light energy. Much of the spectrum remains invisible to the human eye, however, a tiny region of the spectrum allows us to see all the colors of the rainbow. 

Three wavelengths of light  have been proven to be beneficial for our skin, improving  texture, increasing collagen synthesis for anti-ageing, treating acne, Psoriasis and eczema and to give our skin a renewed healthy glow , making it look and feel plumped and refreshed. LED light therapy also has a dramatic effect on our mood and can help increase our energy. See our Study and articles page for an article all about light and mood! 

These fascinating photons of light also help to smooth burns and scars as well as helping wounds to heal quickly whilst soothing inflammation and pain. We can experience these three beneficial penetrating wavelengths using light emitting diodes (LED'S).

The Dermalux Tri-Wave MD phototherapy system offers the most powerful and advanced  LED treatment in the world, incorporating the most clinically evidenced and industry leading beneficial wavelengths of light.

Many studies have proven the beneficial effects of blue light to treat skin disorders such as Acne, Psoriasis, Eczema and spots, pigmentation and blemishes, and has been used by dermatologists for many years. Blue light at 415nm on the spectrum targets Propionibacterium acnes (P.acnes) bacteria on the skin surface, penetrating up to 1mm, whilst having no negative affects on the skin. When this bacteria absorbs this blue light, photo-excitation of porphyrins (biological pigments) triggers a photochemical reaction, converting the porphyrins to singlet oxygen. It is this singlet oxygen that has a powerful antibacterial effect on the skin to eliminate spots, as well as the prevention of breakouts. Combining blue light with red, and/or near Infrared, a much deeper penetration is achieved giving better results in regards to scarring and inflammation.

Red light penetrates the skin up to 5mm in depth and is great for rejuvenation, anti-ageing and energising the skin. Cells need energy in order to regenerate, proliferate and repair and red light certainly supercharges our cells. The rejuvenating red light, at 633nm on the spectrum, is absorbed in the mitochondria - the powerhouse of our cells which produce important energy (ATP) for cellular function and cellular metabolism for our cells regeneration and renewal. Fibroblast growth factor is activated by red light, inducing the production of collagen type 1 and collagen synthesis enables our skin to become and look much healthier and glowing whilst being kind on the skin. This means that red light is great for treating photodamaged skin from the sun, and to treat wound healing whilst stimulating circulation and delivering oxygen to our cells and lymphatic system as well as nutrients, thus boosting detoxification. Red light is fantastic for the skin and its with this wavelength where skin really starts to glow. 

Near Infrared treatment is especially regenerating for our cells and tissue and has powerful wound healing and advanced skin rejuvenation actions, as well as calming redness and irritation in those with rosacea  and red skin in general. It is the most penetrating of the wavelengths of light yet it is invisible to the human eye, existing at 850nm on the spectrum of light. NIR has the ability to stimulate vascular repair and to reduce pigmentation and create younger looking skin whilst being kind on more sensitive skins. NIR is absorbed by chromophores in our cell membranes and this in turn stimulates cellular processes resulting in increased collagen, elastin, production in growth factor and repair mechanisms. All this helps to release Nitric Oxide which increases blood flow, enabling the body to form new vessels which helps vascular repair, and increased oxygenation of tissues. Lastly, the removal of toxins from the body by the stimulation of lymph activity, helps to reduce inflammation and oedema. When used with red light it is a powerful anti-ageing treatment. 

Like plant photosynthesis, light energy has the ability to rejuvenate our cells, energising them and breathing new life into our skin. The Dermalux Tri-Wave MD has the power to help many different skin types and colours safely.